1-5 Rating Scale for Participation in Discussion

The following rating scale was derived as a summarised and easy to use version of six more specific ones. It is useful in developing awareness of self and others when engaged in group discussion.

ONE

Eager to contribute ideas and comments; alert, attentive.
Comments are on topic and based on reading/research as well as on experience.
Usually takes notes during the course of the discussion.
Stimulated by the ideas of others and builds on what they say.
Helps/encourages others to express themselves.

TWO

Usually willing to contribute ideas and comments.
Comments mainly on topic and sometimes based on reading/research as well as on personal experience.
Sometimes makes a few notes during the course of the discussion.
Listens and sometimes responds to the comments of others.
Sometimes helps/encourages others to express themselves.

THREE

Will sometimes make comments (depending on the topic and if in the mood)
Talks without much thought; does not support comments with arguments.
Comments based largely on personal experience and not always on topic.
Quick to agree with suggestions without critical analysis.
Rarely makes notes during the course of discussions.
Pays limited attention to the comments of others.
Pays no attention to those who have difficulty expressing themselves; intolerant of the opinions of others.
Occasionally disruptive.

FOUR

Will respond to probing but mainly yes or no answers.
Comments based on personal experience and rarely on topic.
Does not listen; repeats ideas already dealt with; not in tune with the discussion.
Pays little attention to the comments of others.
Sometimes mocks others who have difficulty expressing themselves; makes fun of the comments of others.
Quickly loses interest; usually looks bored.
Sometimes engages in off topic chat with others.
Sometimes disruptive.

FIVE

Hardly ever makes comments - even if asked directly.
Often stares out of the window or goes to sleep etc
Often engages in off topic chat with others.
Often disruptive.

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