Socratic Seminar Evaluation Form
Name ______Seminar Topic______Date ______
Personal Performance: Rate your performance in today’s seminar using the following criteria:
4 = Excellent 3 = Very Good/On target2 = Showing Progress 1 = Needs Improvement
_____ If there was a text, I read the text closely, marked the text, and took notes in advance.
_____ I came prepared with higher level questions related to the text.
_____ I contributed several relevant comments.
_____ I cited specific evidence from the text to support an idea (again, if there was a text)
_____ I asked at least one thoughtful, probing question.
_____ I questioned or asked someone to clarify their comment.
_____ I built on another person’s idea by restating, paraphrasing, or synthesizing.
_____ I encouraged other participants to enter the conversation.
_____ I treated all other participants with dignity and respect.
Group Performance: Check off each of the following that applies to the group as a whole:
seem prepared and ready to “think”?
speak loudly and clearly?
cite reasons and evidence for their statements?
use the text to find support (if applicable)?
build on each other’s ideas?
paraphrase accurately?
ask for help to clear up confusion?
ask higher level questions to move the dialogue forward?
listen to others respectfully?
talk to each other, not just the leader?
encourage everyone’s involvement and avoid dominating the conversation?
avoid hostile exchanges and debate?
As an Outer Circle Participant… (brief explanations only)
- Based on his/her response, with which student from the OTHER group would you like to sit down at a Starbucks and extend the conversation? Explain.
- With what ideas did you disagree? Why?
- What would you have added to this group if you had the opportunity?
Circle the grade do you think YOUR GROUP deserves AS A WHOLE for their seminar performance?
4.0(A+)3.5 (A-)3.0(B+)2.5(B-/C+) 2.0(C)1.5 (D)1.0 (D-/F+)
Teacher Use only
Youexcelled in these areas this seminar:
uses prepared text, notes, and questions to contribute to the dialogue
moves the conversation forward
helps mediate the conversation if it is off track/ineffective
asks probing questions for higher level thinking
makes direct connections to other speakers/builds on others’ comments
uses scholarly discourse
addresses participants by name
genuinely compliments/encourages others
Areas for improvement:
talks little or not at all
repeats same ideas without contributing new thoughts
few or no notes taken
seems distracted at times
fails to use scholarly discourse as much as necessary
few or no questions asked
dominates the discussion
interrupts others
seems lost/overwhelmed with the seminar
outside circle behavior inappropriate, distracted, or inattentive
Prep Work Score:______
Group Seminar Performance: ______
Individual Adjustment points:______
Reflection______
Total Grade ______
Comments: