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Example of a DISCUSSION EVALUATION FORM

[The form conveys to students the characteristics of effective discussion. It could be given to students before

group discussion to help guide their participation, and used following discussion to evaluate the discussion.]

Name:

Date:

How much did you

learn from the group discussion

A. a lot B. a little C. nothing

participate in the discussion

A. a lot B. a little C. not at all

enjoy the discussion

A. a lot B. a little C. not at all

How effective was the group in allocating time and getting work accomplished:

A. very B. somewhat C. barely D. not at all

Incidence of Productive and Counterproductive Discussion Behavior- Check any you engaged in and circle any you

observed in others.

__ asked, gave information

__ monopolized discussion

__ asked, gave reactions

__ called attention to self

__ asked, answered questions

__ chronic interruptions

__ restated ideas/points in articles

__ criticized others (put down)

__ restated ideas/points of discussants

__ changed subject often

__ asked for/gave examples

__ frequent irrelevant comments

__ asked for/gave summary

__ withdrawn, did not participate

__ asked for/gave evidence or support for ideas

__ apologetic

__ redirected group to return to task

__ OTHER-please specify:

__ monitored time

__ encouraged, supported other ideas

__ elaborated on others' ideas

__ OTHER-please specify

As a learning experience I would evaluate the discussion as

A. poor B. fair C. average D. good E. excellent

Give reasons for your rating. Be specific, give examples.

What, if any, aspects of your own behavior do you need to change to be a more effective group member?

What, if any, aspects of other group members' behavior need to change to enhance the group’s learning?

What, if anything, did the instructor do that facilitated effective, whole-class discussion?

What, if anything, did the instructor do that inhibited effective, whole-class discussion?

What, if anything, should the instructor do or not do that would improve the quality of whole-class discussion?

Collaborative Learning Techniques, Cerbin 4/23/10

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