Conceptual Framework for Appraisal
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Appraisal components
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Preparation for an open to learning conversation
What I will do
Say what I think
Say why I think it
Inquire into their reactions to my thoughts
Inquire into their own thoughts
Check the accuracy of my understanding
Evaluate/critique thinking
Establish common ground
Make a plan
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What I might say
Observing a learning conversation (Using the Ladder of Inference)
Components
Say what you think
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Openly discloses all relevant concerns
Say why you think it
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States what those concerns are based on
[examples, evidence, reasoning]
Inquire
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Invites the other’s point of view
Inquire: Accuracy
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Publicly checks that he/she has correctly
understood the other’s point of view
Detect and check assumptions
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Helps the other to check the accuracy of his/her
views
Establishes common ground or respectfully
conveys why common ground cannot be found
at this time
Make a plan
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Collaborates on a plan for moving forward
Make a plan
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Jointly decides how to monitor and follow-up
their plan
(Thanks to Professor Viviane Robinson and David Eddy)
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Key statements and questions
Open to learning conversation – components
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