HMXP 102 The Human Experience: Who Am I?

Class Participation Rubric

Developed by Dr. Janet Hudson

Discussion Evaluation:

Below you will find descriptions of different levels of class participation, which should help you understand the type of participation that will facilitate meaningful class discussions.  Work to raise your current level of participation.  When commenting on your daily participation, think about these descriptions. 

Excellent

            Offers insight that illuminates the readings

            Clarifies confusion that has emerged in the discussion

            Connects current reading with previous readings or class topics

            Asks questions that stimulate discussion

Challenges peers with opposing views

Synthesizes the comments of others

            Listens and understands the ideas articulated by others

            Distinguishes evidence from an argument

            Understands the reading or can precisely articulate what you don’t understand

Above average

            Provides accurate and relevant information from the reading to the discussion

            Engages in discussion, does not simply respond to discussion leader’s questions.

            Ventures interpretations and analysis rather than simply reporting information

Comments demonstrate an understanding of the reading or topic

Conveys ideas adequately

Can distinguish your own opinion from that of the author’s

            Can connect your ideas with others’ ideas and the readings.

Average

Listens attentively but reluctant to participate—“Other’s stole my lines”

Comments center on personal experiences and feelings

Answers information questions only

Understands the general ideas in the readings but uncertain about specifics

Confuses evidence and arguments

Focuses primary on your ideas of the readings

Interrupts others to assert your ideas

Below Average

            Silence                                     Inattentive—distracted

            Engages in side conversations with peers

Understanding of reading is sketchy or significantly misunderstands

Pre-occupied with your own ideas and frequently misunderstands others

Minimally aware of arguments and evidence

Comments are often off topic or hinder the discussion

Unacceptable

            Doing work for another class                            Sleeping

            Disrespectful to peer or professor