You may have heard of Small Group Instructional Feedback (SGIF) and wondered how to implement it into your work as an educational developer or consultant, or you hold a leadership role in your institution or organization. In this certificate, you will discover the impact and usefulness of this approach to gathering feedback about teaching. In my experience, this is one of the best ways to get actionable feedback that will make a great difference to someone’s teaching. Upon completion of this certificate, you will feel confident to develop your own program at your institution or organization.
What is SGIF?
Sometimes it is referred to as Small Group Instructional Diagnosis (SGID), Group Instructional Feedback Technique (GIFT), or Midterm Analysis. No matter the term used, all have the same underlying purpose. SGIF uses an outside facilitator (someone unknown to students/participants) to elicit students’ or participants’ feedback about a course or program. It is conducted at midterm so changes can be made during the second half of the course/program. The purpose is to give instructors reasonable suggestions for improving their instruction.
Certificate Learning Outcomes (CLO)
By the end of the certificate, you will:
- Confidently recognize the elements required to successfully conduct Small Group Instructional Feedback (SGIF)
- Expertly apply interpersonal communication, consultation, and reflective practice skills throughout the SGIF process
- Write a comprehensive SGIF report
- Complete a substantive SGIF program plan
At the end, you will receive a certificate acknowledging your training as a SGIF consultant and letter detailing the competencies you have attained, indicating that you are a qualified SGIF consultant and will feel confident to set up a SGIF program at your institution or organization and conduct SGIFs.
Competencies:
You will demonstrate your ability to:
• Take a professional approach that is –
o confidential,
o curious,
o empathetic, and
o trusting.
• Utilize skills, such as –
o understanding context,
o listening deeply,
o detailed observation,
o respectful facilitation,
o relevant questions,
o qualitative analysis,
o writing, and
o interpersonal communication.
You will find this a very rewarding addition to the support you provide to enhance teaching and student/participant learning at your institution or organization.
