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Tools for

Assessing and

Evaluating
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CHAPTER12

STUDY OBJECTIVES CENTRAL MESSAGE
As a result of studying Chapter 12, you should be able to: It is healthy for members
1. Explain the benefits of assessing your own behavior as a group
member and reflecting on it. periodically to evaluate
2. Explain the benefits of conducting regular group evaluations. themselves, their fellow
3. Explain the benefits of having a consultant observe and work members, and the group
with a group.
4. Prepare a consultant’s observation guide appropriate for because information from
observing a small group. such assessments can
5. Report observations in ways that are helpful to group members. suggest specific areas for
6. Devise and use instruments for assessing yourself, your fellow
members, your group as a whole, and other groups for which improvement. Sometimes a
you serve as a consultant.
group can benefit from the
observations of outside
consultants, including

students who understand
group communication
processes.

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