Peer Conferencing Quiz

What are some key elements of effective communication during peer conferencing?

• Ignoring the speaker and checking phone

• Interrupting and talking over the speaker

• Being overly critical and dismissive

• Active listening, constructive feedback, respect

How can active listening be utilized during peer conferencing to enhance communication?

• By not providing any feedback to the speaker

• By avoiding eye contact and looking around the room

• By showing genuine interest, maintaining eye contact, and providing feedback to the speaker.

• By interrupting the speaker to share your own thoughts

What are some common peer conferencing techniques used to facilitate productive discussions?

• Ignoring each other's opinions

• Asking only yes/no questions

• Active listening, asking open-ended questions, providing constructive feedback, setting specific goals for improvement

• Providing vague or unhelpful feedback

What are the typical roles and responsibilities of participants during peer conferencing?

• Leader and follower

• Speaker and listener

• Teacher and student

• Writer and editor

What are some important aspects to consider when providing feedback during peer conferencing?

• Specificity, constructiveness, respect, focus on work, offer suggestions

• Use of technical jargon

• Volume of the voice

• Length of the feedback

How can constructive criticism be delivered effectively during peer conferencing?

• Yelling and criticizing the person directly

• Offering no suggestions for improvement

• Using specific examples, focusing on the behavior or work rather than the person, and offering suggestions for improvement

• Making vague and general comments without examples

How can setting clear objectives and guidelines contribute to the effectiveness of peer conferencing?

• It creates unnecessary restrictions on the conversation

• It limits the opportunity for open and creative discussion

• It leads to confusion and lack of direction

• It provides a framework for discussion and ensures the conversation stays focused and productive.