Training small group leaders

Small Group Activities

Training Small Group Discussion Leaders Feedback Form
This is a form to fill out when you observe the discussion in order to give immediate feedback.

Small Group Leading

 * Group Leader: _______________
 * Referee: _______________
 * Date: _______________
 * Location: _______________

Introduction

 * punctuality
 * atmosphere relaxed

Guided Discussion

 * leader monopolised discussion?
 * leader gave most answers
 * could group members participate freely
 * quieter ones drawn out
 * unfruitful tangents avoided
 * open-ended questions asked
 * good conclusions drawn

Application

 * theorising or application after discussion
 * could group share needs
 * leader's openness
 * ministry and gifts active
 * helpful experiences shared
 * biblical absolutes and principles understood

Communication

 * personal communication
 * people or notes the focus
 * confident interaction with group
 * logical expression of thought
 * annoying phrases

Voice

 * well projected
 * interesting or monotonous
 * pace---slow or fast

Posture and Body Language

 * detract from communication
 * use of face, hands...

Leading a Bible Study

 * confident grasp of the passage
 * draws answers from the group
 * leads to application

Overall Comment

 * well prepared for group time
 * clear direction and guidance
 * group understood process
 * goals achieved
 * led to application

Notes to Help Use This Form:

 * 1) Meet beforehand and talk about what they are going to do.
 * 2) *Make some suggestions.
 * 3) Sit in on the group and fill out this assessment form in as much detail as possible.
 * 4) Include phrases and examples so the group leader can identify the particular points
 * 5) Make certain that most of your comments are positive; they will be far more powerful than negative ones.
 * 6) Get together as soon after the group as possible to give them feedback.
 * 7) Repeat this process but focus on one or two things each time.

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