Harkness Discussion Checklist

Name: _______________________________ Class: ___________________________

Date: _______________________________

Frequency of Participation:

As a participant, you

Took part on a consistent basis.

Took part on occasion.

Took part only one time.

Took part only when asked.

Did not take part.

Discussion Behavior:

As a participant, you

Positives: Listened to peers. Addressed comments to peers.

Used names. Made eye contact.

Interacted respectfully.

Negatives: Tended to be dominant. Side tracked discussion.

Disrupted the discussion. Were inattentive.

Use of Materials/ Sources:

As a participant, you

Habitually cited materials/sources. Cited materials/sources on occasion.

Rarely cited materials/sources. Did not cite materials/sources.

Types of Participation:

As a participant, you

Questioned Affirmed

Answered Explained

Added Information Built on Information

Used Support Drew Others in

Reflected Redirected

Summarized Made Connections