Non-engagement (1)

[A shorter version of this video will be shown on the day of the training to refresh participants' memory prior to group discussions.]

The video was recorded for the purpose of facilitating learner discussions at the Medical Appraisal Scotland appraiser training events.

Simulated discussion where an appraisee has shown a lack of reflection in their learning.

For discussion:

Appraisal non-engagement can take different forms.  In this example, the appraisee uploaded a lot of learning activities but did not reflect on the actual learning, how would you deal with this situation?  What would you do differently if you were the appraiser?

Have you encountered an appraisee who thought appraisal was something else?  What did you do?

Video reflection:

After you have reviewed the video, consider the following:

• Is the video a "High-Quality" appraisal?
• If yes – what did the appraiser do that you thought was good?
• If no – why not?
• If you were the appraiser, how would you have facilitated that discussion?
• Did you pick up on any cues from the appraisee?
• What feedback would you give the appraiser?
• What questions, if any, would you like to ask the tutors on training day?
• What learning are you taking away from this video?

Use the training course workbook to log your reflections (or you can use the standalone reflective template below instead).

This simulated appraisal discussion is not intended to be the "perfect appraisal": it should be seen as examples of appraisal techniques and is designed as a talking point for training course discussions.  The discussions are based on the roleplaying appraiser/appraisee's own experience.  Any similarities with others' experience is entirely coincidental.

We suggest that, if you have time, you should review the other training videos.

Recorded in January 2026.  If you experience a problem viewing the above video, please visit: https://vimeo.com/1155008090 

This page was last updated on: 02/04/2026