SUMMARIZE AND EVALUATE YOUR DISCUSSION GROUP

1. At the end of the discussion in class, summarize the main points of agreement and difference within your group.

2. Evaluate the performance of the group and the roles played.

A) Overall reactions:

I learned: 1 2 3 4 5 (1 = "a little"; 5 = "lots")

I participated: 1 2 3 4 5 (1 = "a little": 5 = "lots)

I enjoyed the discussion: 1 2 3 4 5 (1= "not at all"; 5 = "lots")

 

B) Roles Played: Put a checkmark next to your own and circle those you observed in others.

Positive Roles:

Intiating

Asked for information

Encouraging

Gave information

Asked for reactions

Useful pause

Gave reactions

Restated point

Gave/asked for examples

Asked for summary

Gatekeeping

Summarized discussion

Timekeeping

Tension release

 

Dysfunctional Roles:

Sidetrack to own area I

Interrupted others

Irrelevant stories, etc.

Monopolized discussion

Apologizing

Failure to listen

Put-down

Withdrawal/uninvolved

Consistently silent

C) General Dynamics: Circle the appropriate answer.

Did everyone come to the discussion prepared? Yes Unclear No

Did everyone participate? Yes Barely No

Were leadership functions distributed? Yes Sort of No

Did the discussion focus on resolving uncertainties and comparing insights? Yes Sort of No

3. Parting thoughts. Summarize what you thought about doing this Journal Club (i.e. the reading and writing part of it). Also, summarize your views on your discussion group today, and on the impact of the discussion on your view of the article. Continue on the back as needed.