Осы сабақ білім алушылардың

1. 
   A relevant question is asked or scenario described.
   
2. 
   Pupils individually write down their thoughts, opinions and/or suggestions.
   

3. 
   Pupils form pairs and compare answers. They discuss their positions and reach an agreed or compromised position on the issue, which is then recorded.
   

4. 
   Pupils move into groups of four and undertake a similar process. Another agreed position is reached and noted.
   

5. 
   The group of four becomes a group of eight and the process is repeated. A further agreed position is reached.
   

6. 
   As the groups get bigger it will be necessary to elect a spokesperson/facilitator, time-keeper, resource manager, scribe, etc.
   

7. 
   A final whole-class position is then discussed and justified.
   

8. 
   The view of any pupil who objects strongly to the agreed position could be recorded if the individual feels that their opinion is not adequately represented.
   

9. 
   A debrief afterwards might explore not only knowledge and understanding, but also the process of the activity: how did pupils come to a decision? How was compromise reached? What skills were they using?
   

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  Working with Others
  
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  Thinking, Decision-Making, Problem-Solving
  

This method helps pupils to examine all sides of a proposal. It can be used during the preparation stages of action planning to develop possible future initiatives. It may also be a useful tool for the evaluation of a group or event, in order to think about what has gone before and to look for future implications.