Tag team discussion

In this discussion exercise, students are randomly divided in an inner circle and an outer circle. Students sitting in the inner circle are part of a discussion.

Phase 3: OptimizingPreparation time: < 10 minExecution time: < 10 minSynchronous

In this discussion exercise, students are randomly divided in an inner circle and an outer circle. Students sitting in the inner circle are part of a discussion. The rest listens carefully, as they can be “tagged” by the teacher to swap chairs with a student from the inner circle, and contribute the discussion. The teacher especially tags a student when the discussion benefits from new input/new perspectives. Knowing this, students will actively try to think of fresh/unique perspectives on the subject of discussion. By the end of the discussion, all students have participated.

Mixed Classroom phase?

Fase 3: Optimizing

Mixed Classroom strategies?

Combining perspectives in a structured way
Switching between perspectives

For which total group size?

Up to fifty
Up to twenty five

How to execute: Individual or in groups?

Medium Group (5-12 pers)

Best practice of a particular Faculty?

None

Reduce anonymityCreating “in between” spaces for interactionCombining perspectives in a structured waySwitching between perspectivesActivating prior knowledgeSharing knowledge (brainstorming, exchanging ideas)ReflectingUp to twenty fiveUp to fiftyMedium Group (5-12 pers)Working group roomGeneral applicability