During Critique for Facilitator
1) Start the Critique
- Welcome all participants
- State the order of Presenters, critique process, and the rules of engagement
- Ask if the Presenter wants someone to take notes for them during their presentation
2) Facilitate Statements of Meaning for Critics
- Make sure Critics say what they specifically thought was good or meaningful in the Presenter’s work
3) Guide Presenter and Critic(s) During Presenter’s Questions
- Make sure Presenter asks questions about their work that are specific to problems they’re facing
- If feedback isn’t helpful, ask Presenter to ask more general or specific questions, or talk about their thinking process
- Intervene when Critics are off-topic, asking them whether the comments are relevant to the project or critique session
- Encourage honest & specific responses from Critics
4) Guide Presenter and Critic(s) During Critic’s Questions
- Make sure Critics ask neutral questions. Intervene when neutral questions include opinions, and ask the critic to rephrase the question
- If there are some students who aren’t actively participating, don’t be afraid to ask directly ask them for their input
5) Guide Consented Opinions from Critic(s)
- Intervene when Critics don’t ask for permission before expressing opinions
- If opinions are based on unarticulated personal preferences, ask Critics to rephrase the opinions based on project goals or user needs
- Intervene when Critics engage in dialogue without the Presenter
- Make sure Critics end opinions with a positive statement
6) Ask Presenter to State Their Next Steps
- If the critique was helpful, the Presenter should have an idea of how to move forward with their work.
7) Keep the Students On Task
- If people are dozing off, ask everyone to stand and then continue with the critique
- Keep track of time and help transition between Presenters
8) Thank All Participants
- Ex: “Great! Thanks to everyone that gave suggestions to (Presenter Name).”