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DISCUSSION LEADER RUBRIC2 
DISCUSSION LEADER RUBRIC
This rubric is used to assess students' facilitation of a class discussion of assigned readings.
Rubric Code: NXCB7C7
By jmknapp
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Subject: Psychology  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate, Post Graduate

Powered by iRubric DISCUSSION LEADER RUBRIC
  Poor

2 pts

Fair

3 pts

Good

4 pts

Excellent

5 pts

Preparation

topic includes the relevant readings and the illustration selected (text, video, etc)
Poor

Facilitator shows some significant gaps and/or inaccuracies in understanding the assigned readings; unprepared.
Fair

Demonstrates general understanding of the readings; may show evidence of some gaps in comprehension / preparation.
Good

Solid understanding of the readings; may miss some nuances of meaning.
Excellent

Thorough understanding of the readings -- facilitator shows a depth of insight and careful preparation.
Time Management

• TIME MANAGEMENT
Did you shrink/expand coverage to fit the available time and stay within the allotted timeframe?
Did you devote sufficient amounts of time to the coverage of all
readings/activities and still allow for ample discussion?
Poor

Facilitator was not able to manage time efficiently/did not cover all material in allotted time.
Fair

Facilitator appeared rushed or inadequately prepared to manage the time smoothly and effectively.
Good

Facilitator was mostly effective in use of time and covering readings and conversations.
Excellent

Facilitator had a cohesive plan and appropriate transitions to provide adequate time to all aspects of the readings
Facilitates Discussion

Avoids excessive presentation, and generates sufficient discussion
• MODERATOR ABILITY
Did you keep the class on topic?
Were you able to keep discussion going, elicit comments from quieter
students, and/or tactfully bring discussion to a close when necessary?
Were you able to control and maintain discussion such that everyone got
to talk?
Were you able to allow debate and control disagreement when students had
opposing views?
Poor

Facilitator ineffectively engages students. Discussion falls flat due to presenter difficulties. Engagement of classmates was weak.
Fair

Facilitator has some difficulty leading the discussion (e.g., no elaboration or minimal opportunity for discussion; allows discussion to remain off-topic) but shows at least some skill as facilitator.
Good

Facilitator leads discussion well. May need more follow-up questions, to engage students more, or to engage more students, or to keep discussion on-track.
Excellent

Facilitator effectively engages students in discussion of topic. Listens well and responds appropriately. Uses follow-up questions to expand the discussion. Encourages all students to participate.
Quality of Questions

Did you draw the other students out into interesting and relevant
discussion?
Did you ask questions that promoted critical thinking (and avoided ones
where student’s just answered verbatim right out of the reading)?
Did you encourage questions that got at controversial issues, complex/ difficult issues, and/or allowed for student opinion?
Poor

Questions need more work; topic covered inadequately.
Fair

Some good questions, but may need more in-depth questions and/or an increase in the number of questions to effectively cover the topic.
Good

Very good choice of questions. Key points are highlighted; topic is covered well.
Excellent

Insightful, appropriate, and in-depth questions which lead to a thorough and useful discussion of the topic.



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