Discussion Rubric

The following rubric is to be used for our class discussion. You will use this rubric to assess yourself. There are twelve points possible in this rubric.

 

CRITERIA
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Listening skills

-Interrupts others.
 
-Tunes out from discussion.
 
-Seldom gives eye contact.
-Waits for a break in conversation to give input.
 
-Actively listens to discussion.
 
-Gives speaker eye contact often.
-Aids in facilitating group discussion.
 
-Actively listens.
 
-Always gives speaker eye contact.

Building on ideas of others

-Ignores classmates
 
-Puts down idea of a classmate.
-Expresses agreement with idea of classmate.
-Helps classmate to clarify a point.
 
-Expands on an idea of a classmate.

Citing examples

-Doesn't use any information from Webquest resources.
-Uses general information from Webquest resources.
-Uses specific information from Webquest resources.

Body language and speech

-Turns back on speaker, or puts head down on desk.
 
-Exhibits sarcastic behaviors such as eye rolling, laughing inappropriately, loud sighing, etc.
 
-Becomes confrontational or escalated during discussion.
-Uses passive body language,"bump on a log", stays tuned in to discussion.
 
-Contributes ideas to discussion in an appropriate manner.
-Uses supportive body language, such as a smile and a nod of the head.
 
-Uses phrases such as,"I see your point, however..."

Points possible

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