Recording Frequency of Group Interaction

Chapter 8 discusses various types of assessments that may be used for assessing individuals as well as groups. One useful tool in assessing a

group is recording the frequency of group interaction. This information can help you shape participation in future groups. For example, if

someone has a low amount of interactions, you can take steps to be more inclusive of this group member in future meetings.

Frequency recording (See page 251, Figure 8.3 for a visual example)
Keep track of the number of times each member including the leader, says something. This is not a work count, but a count of how how often

someone participates in the group. In the book, a circle pie-looking chart is used to keep track. You could use a linear chart if you prefer

(use a style that makes sense to you). For example, a system that makes sense to me is to have the names in a vertical line and I would make a

mark by each name when a comment was made. Some people are more circular and some are horizontal.
The names of the participants are:
Michael, Eric, Ms. Peters, Darren, Travis, Jenny, and an unnamed female in a blue sweater.
After you have recorded the frequency of group interaction answer the following questions for the discussion post:
1. Identify one useful piece of information that the frequency recording provided about this group.

2. Identify one change you could make in response to the above mentioned information. To clarify this,think of what a group facilitator could do

in response to this information. How can you use the data (information gathered) to improve the dynamics of the group? For example, you notice