Florida Gulf Coast University
College of Health Professions
Department of Nursing
NUR 4636C Community Partnered Care
Class Participation & Presentation Guidelines and
Grading Criteria
Participant Role
The following beliefs about teaching and learning guide
expected classroom behavior:
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Teachers and learners are valued natural resources.
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Teaching and learning best occur in an open environment where
ideas are actively and freely shared.
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Teaching and learning extend beyond the classroom. The task
is to bring practice experiences and classroom discussion together, transforming
information to useful knowledge when applied in practice.
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Learning has far-reaching consequences that affect clients
and caregivers alike. Everyone benefits when teachers and learners are
prepared to teach and learn and value what transpires in a classroom.
Grade: For each class, objectively self-rate own class
participation on following four-point scale. With faculty consultation,
the mean score will be added to Class Presentation grade.
Quantity and Quality of Participation:
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= Absent from class.
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= Minimal verbal non-evidenced based participation; Was not
prepared for discussion; Listened attentively.
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= Moderate verbal evidence-based participation; Somewhat
prepared with partial reading of assignments; Listened attentively; Contributed
with several questions, ideas, or applications.
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= Full verbal evidence-based participation; Fully prepared
for class with readings and thinking about applications in practice; Listened
attentively; Contributed with questions, ideas, or applications.
1. Class Topic
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Demonstrates prior experience, reading, and knowledge about
topic
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Demonstrates critical thinking about topic
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Provides application of information to practice
2. Group Interaction
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Facilitates and contributes to group discussion but does
not monopolize discussion
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Contributes to group cohesiveness
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Asks and answers pertinent questions
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Accepts divergent points of view
Leader Role
1. Class Topic (25 points) _____________
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Topic researched adequately utilizing supportive evidence
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Provides reference list (min. of 3 references)
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Demonstrates prior preparation and knowledge about topic
2. Creativity (15 points) ____________
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Incorporates creative learning strategies
(role play, case scenario, demonstration, audiovisual
enhancements, debate, panel, exercises)
3. Leadership Role (25 point) ____________
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Demonstrates leadership in facilitating discussion
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Asks pertinent, prepared questions
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Facilitates critical thinking about the topic
4. Organizational skills (20 points) ____________
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Presents in concise and logical manner
5. Questions (15 points) ____________
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Open to questions
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Acknowledges when unable to answer a question
Total points_________________
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RLP 1/99; rev 8/99