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Fishbowl Discussions. Ben Zachary. Fishbowl Layout. Inner Circle Outer Circle. Identify a focus. Controversial Multiple Viewpoints Example: Cloning– Good or Bad? Advantages vs. Disadvantages. Turn to a neighbor. Share ideas and opinions Take notes on discussion
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Fishbowl Discussions Ben Zachary
Fishbowl Layout • Inner Circle • Outer Circle
Identify a focus • Controversial • Multiple Viewpoints • Example: Cloning– Good or Bad? • Advantages vs. Disadvantages
Turn to a neighbor • Share ideas and opinions • Take notes on discussion • Move around room to monitor
Change into the fishbowl • Evenly divide inner & outer circle • Inner circle shares ideas & opinions • Outer circle takes notes and forms questions • (Motivate them by telling them to form really tough questions.)
Strategy Advantages • Involves everyone • Student-centered • Exchange of multiple viewpoints • Discussing, Listening, Questioning