DISCUSSION EVALUATION FORM

Name:

Discussion Date:

Discussion Question:

Post-Discussion Self-Rating

CriterionScore (1 – 7)

Comments

My preparation

My contribution of facts and explanationsMy contribution of personal opinions and justificationsMy crystallizing key substantive pointsMy crystallizing points regarding the tone of the discussionMy efforts to keep the discussion focused

My questions during the discussionMy verbal support and encouragement of group membersMy nonverbal support and encouragement of group membersMy avoidance of negative behaviorsI learned something on the topic: information, insights, understanding

My efforts in general

The overall quality of this discussion

TOTAL SCORE

Post-Discussion Reaction to Group Climate

CriterionScore (1 – 7)

Comments

Cohesion (members support one another, stick up for the group, resist disruptive forces)

Communicativeness (remarks seem addressed to everyone; no communication cliques develop; leader does not talk only to few)

Cooperativeness (members contribute to the best of their ability, there is little fighting for status and personal goals)

Democracy (members and leaders are group-centered; group makes most decisions; atmosphere relaxed and accepting)

Flexibility (group adjusts to changing needs, profits from mistakes)

Involvement (members are eager to participate and do so)

Objectivity (members are critical of prejudice and avoid it; they seek the best solutions to a problem)

Pleasantness (everyone seems to enjoy the discussion)

Purposefulness (goals are understood at start and kept in mind throughout)

Security (members feel safe in speaking; neither ideas nor people are ridiculed)

TOTAL SCORE

Post-Discussion ReactionThe things I LIKED BEST about this discussion are:

The things I LIKED LEAST about this discussion are:

To IMPROVE the next discussion I suggest: