ROWLAND

HALL CLASS PARTICIPATION RUBRIC

PREPARATION 4
Always comes to class with text, notebook, pen Keeps handouts organized Outstanding work on homework Always reads and annotates texts thoughtfully and comes prepared with questions and observations Actively listens and consistently energizes discussions with comments Always on task Actively marks texts in class, consistently takes notes Leads peers with example of focus, hard work, and cooperation Elevates dialogue by offering analysis and making connections in comments Enhances collaboration by engaging with and respecting others Enlivens class through curiosity and enthusiasm

3
Arrives prepared with materials Keeps handouts organized Consistently completes homework Reads and annotates assignments carefully

2
Inconsistent in bringing materials to class Loses some handouts or does not have in class Completes most homework on time Reads and annotates most texts but sometimes in a rushed, cursory way Involved in discussion sporadically1 Sometimes not on task Sometimes marks text and takes notes Contributes little in group work

1
Often unprepared Does not try to organize handouts Inconsistently completes homework Reads texts inconsistently, just skimming or using summaries

ENGAGEMENT

Actively listens and sometimes contributes to discussions Often on task Actively marks text, often takes notes Works well with others in groups Adds to dialogue with significant observations and questions Enhances collaboration by listening thoughtfully to others Sets positive example through focus on learning

IMPACT

Almost never participates Noticeable lack of interest; often off task Seldom marks text or takes notes Unwilling to work with others constructively Offers brief Does not comments without participate extending the meaningfully in dialogue dialogue with peers Listens to others, but Inattentive or seldom responds dismissive of others comments Ready to learn but Lacks focus; may more an observer inhibit learning than a contributor for the class

1 Thanks to Dr. Richard Badenhausen, Director of the Honors Program at Westminster College for ideas and

impetus, and see a similar rubric at work for Villanova University freshmen seminars at http://www46.homepage.villanova.edu/john.immerwahr/TP101/EvDay/discussion%20rubric.pdf