CLASS PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES (20% of Grade)

A B C/D F

Peer Actively supports, Makes a sincere effort to Limited interaction with Virtually no interaction
Interaction engages, and listens to interact with peers peers with peers
peers (ongoing) (ongoing)

Preparation Arrives fully prepared Arrives mostly, if not Preparation is Rarely or never
at every class session fully, prepared (ongoing) inconsistent prepared

Participation Plays an active role in Participates When prepared, Comments vague if

discussions (ongoing) constructively in participates given; frequently
discussions (ongoing) constructively in demonstrates lack of
discussions interest

Contribution to Comments advance Relevant comments are When prepared, Demonstrates a

Class level and depth of based on assigned relevant comments noticeable lack of
dialogue material are based on interest on occasion
assignments

Group Group dynamic and Group dynamic and level Group dynamic and Group dynamic and
Dynamics level of discussion are of discussion are level of discussion are level of discussion are
often better because occasionally better, but sometimes disrupted often disrupted by
of candidate’s not worse, because of by candidate’s candidate’s presence
presence candidate’s presence presence

YOU MAY POSITIVELY AFFECT YOUR PARTICIPATION GRADE BY:

1. Becoming more active and/or making more effective comments that raise overall level of discussion and set
examples for others.
2. Asking thoughtful questions that will enhance discussion and engage peers.
3. Listening carefully to, supporting, and engaging your peers in discussion. This will essentially improve others’
learning experience.

YOU MAY NEGATIVELY AFFECT YOUR PARTICIPATION GRADE BY:

1. Dominating class discussions, thereby restricting others’ participation.

2. Disrupting others’ opportunity to listen and/or participate.
3. Making inappropriate, offensive, and/or disrespectful comments during seminardiscussions.
4. Using electronic devices such as but not limited to a cell phone, iPod, or computer for personal or other
coursework reasons during class.