Group Evaluation

As you know, part of your final grade is based upon your participation in and contribution to your study groups.  To help me determine your grade and assign these points, I ask that you provide information that evaluates the performance of your study group members and yourself.  Keep in mind that the information you provide here is confidential, as only I will see this evaluation.  Please think about what you have learned about working effectively in groups.  Consider the following five criteria as you rate yourself and your group members:

1. Effort/Active Participation: Following through on assignments and being accountable to group members


2. Contribution: Improving quality of work, being creative, bringing unique skills and abilities that aid in the quality of the final product, and providing leadership


3. Supported Group Process: Eliciting and valuing input of others, making room for quiet members or not overshadowing others, mediating arguments and relieving tension, lending a positive attitude, and other maintenance roles that enhance group social climate


4. Communication: Checking in with group before missing a meeting, clarifying expectations, keeping communication channels open, facilitating others' participation, and speaking/listening effectively


5. Attendance: Attending group meetings, afternoon phase work, and seminar group work

Using each of the above criteria, provide a rating for yourself and each of your group members.  Use the rating scale below.  In the last column I ask that you recommend a grade, for example, A, B-, C+, D, F, etc.

In addition, please write a separate paragraph about yourself and each group member that explains your reasons for the ratings above.  Be sure to use the criteria above and to provide specific information, positive and negative, that will provide evidence for and support your ratings.

Explanation and Justification of Self-Rating:

Explanation and Justification of Rating for:

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Additional Ideas for Faculty

You might also ask about their learning from one another based on their group experience.  Some example questions include:

• Give one specific example of something you learned from the group that you probably would not have learned on your own.


• Give one specific example of something the other group members learned from you that they probably would not have learned without you.


• Suggest one specific, practical change the group could make that would help improve everyone's learning.