Self Evaluation Guide
General Remarks
Both the seminar format of L216 as well as the learning method (students are responsible for their own learning) require consistent attendance and superior student preparation. Accordingly, students will be responsible for rating themselves in the categories of attendance/participation and writer’s journal/preparation on the chart that appears on page 18 of this document.
At the end of each class meeting, you should rate yourself on a scale of 0–10 according to the guide below. Occasionally, I shall ask you to hand in your sheets to oversee the process and ensure that all are adhering to the guide specified below. While all marks are subject to my final approval, I will assume that students will honestly and honorably evaluate their own work.
At the end of the term, I will collect the self-evaluation sheets, total the columns, divide by a figure that will set “10” to an A, “9” to a B, and so on, and then enter the score in my grade book.
The following scale assumes that you arrive to class on time. If you are late to class, deduct 2 points from your score.
10 I listened attentively to the instructor and my classmates for the entire class period. I actively added to the discussion by raising my hand to speak in class more than once. If there was group work, I took a leadership role and worked well with my group members. Excused absence.
9 I listened attentively most of the time. I added to the discussion by raising my hand to speak in class once. If there was group work, I worked well with my group members to accomplish the task.
8 I listened attentively some of the time and raised my hand to speak in class once.
OR: I listened attentively in class but did not raise my hand to speak. If there was group work, I contributed some to the discussion, but mostly I let others do the work.
7 I listened little of the time. I contributed minimally to classroom activities.
0 Unexcused absence.
Writer’s Journal/Preparation (10% of your final grade)
10 I read all the required readings and reflected on them before coming to class. I spent 20–30 minutes reflecting on the readings and I responded to the prompts for the writer’s journal in detail. I came to class with the daily writer’s journal filled out and was ready to discuss the ideas suggested in the prompts.
9 I read all the required readings before coming to class but did not have time to reflect on them. I responded to all the prompts for the writer’s journal.
8 I read most of the required readings before coming to class. I responded to some of the prompts for the writer’s journal.
7 I skimmed or glanced at the required readings before coming to class, but I did not do my writer’s journal assignment for the day.
0 I did not prepare for class. I did not read the required reading for the day; nor did I do my writer’s journal assignment for the day.