In this method, students practise both expressing their own thoughts in a short monologue and listening attentively to other students. This method is therefore suitable when thoughts and ideas need to be exchanged and also helps to practise presentation skills.
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A research journal helps students to record information, observations, expectations, wishes, results and reflections. This allows them to accompany the research process independently. The method is therefore well suited to introducing students to independent learning.
In this method, the students work with a matrix in which they can categorize different projects and research ideas. This helps them to prioritize the ideas and assess what support they might need for an idea.
In this method, the students work with a matrix in which they can categorize different projects and research ideas. This helps them to prioritize the ideas and assess what support they might need for an idea.
In this method, the students work with a matrix in which they can categorize different projects and research ideas. This helps them to prioritize the ideas and assess what support they might need for an idea.
When researching on the internet, students need to collect information from reputable sources. To do this, they need to learn which documents/articles are really relevant and which sources are trustworthy.
The aim of this method is to break down entrenched thought patterns by having students take on different roles and thus adopt different perspectives. The method involves three roles: the dreamer, the realizer and the critic. The group takes on the role of the dreamer first and then slips into the role of the realizer and the critic.
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Troika consulting is a method for rapid mutual consultation and support.
Ideas for solutions and new approaches to problems are developed quickly and effectively. It can also be used to improve existing ideas.
Think-Pair-Share is a method in which learners first think individually about a question or problem, then discuss their thoughts in pairs and finally together as a whole group. The three-stage process thus offers learners the opportunity to explore a topic in depth in different social forms.
The barometer method is a didactic method designed to make it easier for students to reach a judgment. It enables students to visualize their opinions on a certain topic and promotes the ability to form differentiated opinions, to argue and to critically examine different points of view.
Students write criticisms on colored sheets of paper on a specific topic. These are collected and stuck on a large sheet of paper, the “wailing wall”. This is a good way of getting criticism and frustration out without comment. It can also be used as an introductory method for taking stock in planning processes.
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