# Peer Feedback Rubric Use this rubric to give your partner clear, constructive feedback on their peer counseling skills. Circle or highlight the level that best describes your partner’s performance in each area. | Criteria | 4 – Exemplary | 3 – Proficient | 2 – Developing | 1 – Beginning | |----------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | **Active Listening**
(Eye contact, nonverbal cues, paraphrasing) | • Always maintains eye contact, nods, and uses open body language.
• Paraphrases speaker’s words accurately and fully. | • Usually makes eye contact and nods.
• Paraphrases most of what the speaker says. | • Sometimes makes eye contact.
• Paraphrases only parts of what the speaker says. | • Rarely makes eye contact.
• Does not paraphrase or misrepresents speaker’s ideas. | | **Empathy**
(Verbal expressions, tone) | • Consistently uses supportive phrases (e.g., “I understand how you feel”) in a caring tone. | • Often uses empathetic phrases and tone, with minor lapses. | • Occasionally uses empathetic words but tone may feel neutral or rushed. | • Rarely acknowledges feelings or uses supportive words. | | **Supportive Feedback**
(Open questions, suggestions) | • Asks thoughtful open-ended questions (e.g., “How did that feel?”).
• Offers practical, positive suggestions. | • Asks some open-ended questions and offers helpful suggestions. | • Asks a few closed questions (yes/no).
• Suggestions are generic or unclear. | • Asks only yes/no questions.
• Does not offer any suggestions. | Score Guide: • 10–12 – Exemplary peer counselor skills • 7–9 – Proficient peer counselor skills • 4–6 – Developing peer counselor skills • 3 or below – Beginning peer counselor skills After scoring, share one strength and one area for growth with your partner.

**Strength:** ____________________________

**Area for Growth:** ____________________________

Makaya Wilson

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