PAITE Training

In order to use the PAITE effectively, observers should become proficient with all of the codes prior to making any observations. An ideal training session involves a trained facilitator who: (1) reviews the codes with trainees, (2) gives ample opportunities for trainees to practice codes using vignettes from the Inclusive Teaching Visualization Project website such as through anonymous polling, and (3) facilitates discussions on group selections until trainees achieve proficiency.

However, such facilitated training might not be feasible or available, and the self-training described below can useful when completed thoroughly. The self-training can also serve as a refresher for those who have previously used the PAITE. A training guide is also available in the appendix of the original article published on the PAITE to support usage of the tool.

A. Watch the Training Video

Make sure that you keep the PAITE webpage accessible. Watch the entire training video. Feel free to mute the music if preferred. Pause the video to complete the various activities when described. The total training time including the assessment is anticipated to take from 45 – 90 minutes but may vary.

Training Video and Transcript

B. Rereview the Codes

Rereview the codes until it you feel ready to practice on actual video vignettes. You will have access to the codes while observing so the most important thing is for you to learn what each of them can look like during a class observation. A few strategies for learning the codes include:

Recalling them from memory.
Imagining or writing down a few teaching scenarios for each of the codes.
Reviewing the Training Guide in the appendix of the original article for examples.

C. Take the Assessment to Practice Coding

After reviewing the codes thoroughly, take the practice assessment below. Feel free to watch the vignettes multiple times before selecting answers. If you miss any questions, make note of them and identify where the discrepancies are by rewatching the vignettes. Retake the assessment until you achieve proficiency.

PAITE Training

Complete this assessment to practice coding on instructional video vignettes. First, watch the vignette. Next, select all of the codes that apply. You can replay the vignette as many times as needed.

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First, tell us about your goals. Why are you completing this training? (Check all that apply) Note: Responses are anonymous and will be used for internal assessment to better understand who is completing the training and for what purposes.

I am an educational developer and plan to use it to give formative feedback to instructors on their teaching.

I am an instructor and plan to use it to observe my peers to provide formative feedback on their teaching.

I am a student and plan to use it to provide formative feedback to instructors on their teaching.

I plan to use the tool as part of a grant project focused on equitable, inclusive teaching.

I plan to use the tool as part of an initiative (not grant-funded) focused on equitable, inclusive teaching.

I have already used the tool and am completing the training as a refresher.

Additional usage not described above.

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Additional Resources

See the bottom of the PAITE website for additional resources to support your usage of this tool.