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International Journal for Academic Development Volume 26, 2021 - Issue 3: Special issue: Conversations on Learning and Teaching: Changing Conceptions and Practice. Edited by Gabriela Pleschová, Torgny Roxå, Kate Thomson, and Peter Felten
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Exploring the role of peer observation of teaching in facilitating cross-institutional professional conversations about teaching and learning

Muireann O’Keeffea College of Arts and Tourism, TU Dublin - City Campus, Dublin, IrelandCorrespondence[email protected]
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Martina Crehanb Health Professions Education Centre, RCSI, University of Medicine & Health Sciences, Dublin, IrelandORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-0213-0186View further author information
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Morag Munroc Office of the Dean for Teaching and Learning, Maynooth University, Maynooth, IrelandORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-3131-8981View further author information
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Anna Logand School of Inclusive and Special Education, Dublin City University, Dublin, IrelandORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-1477-4803View further author information
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Ann Marie Farrelld School of Inclusive and Special Education, Dublin City University, Dublin, IrelandORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-4123-5661View further author information
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Eric Clarkee Health Informatics, RCSI, University of Medicine & Health Sciences, Dublin, IrelandORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-0375-6797View further author information
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Michelle Floodf Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, RCSI, University of Medicine & Health Sciences, Dublin, IrelandORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-8284-1780View further author information
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Monica Wardg School of Computer Science, Dublin City University, Dublin, IrelandORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-7327-1395View further author information
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Tatiana Andreevah School of Business, Maynooth University, Maynooth, IrelandORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-4045-7254View further author information
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Chris Van Egeraati Department of Geography, Maynooth University, Maynooth, IrelandView further author information
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Frances Heaneyj Chemistry Department, Maynooth University, Maynooth, IrelandView further author information
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Declan Currank DCU Business School, Dublin City University, Dublin, IrelandView further author information
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Eric Clintonk DCU Business School, Dublin City University, Dublin, IrelandView further author information
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Pages 266-278 | Received 27 Feb 2020, Accepted 18 May 2021, Published online: 03 Aug 2021

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