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Devil’s advocate

Students roleplay in duo’s taking different viewpoints. This activity can be prompted by a triggering statement. Students take some time to research both viewpoints.

Phase 2: EngagingPreparation time: 10-30 minExecution time: < 10 minSynchronous

Students roleplay in duo’s taking different viewpoints. This activity can be prompted by a triggering statement. Students take some time to research both viewpoints.

Mixed Classroom phase?

Fase 2: Engaging

Mixed Classroom strategies?

Structuring interaction with other perspectives
Dispelling the illusion of explanatory depth

For which total group size?

More than one hundred
Between fifty and one hundred
Up to fifty
Up to twenty five

How to execute: Individual or in groups?

Small group (2-4 pers)

Best practice of a particular Faculty?

None
Structuring interaction with other perspectivesDispelling the illusion of explanatory depthActivating prior knowledgeSharing knowledge (brainstorming, exchanging ideas)Applying knowledgeUp to twenty fiveUp to fiftyBetween fifty and one hundredMore than one hundredSmall group (2-4 pers)Lecture hallWorking group roomOnlineGeneral applicabilitySocial SciencesHumanitiesLaw