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| Criterion |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Facilitation Barcamp |  Knowledge Modeling Peer Instruction |  Facilitation World Café |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a controversial topic needs depth and discipline at the same time, Fishbowl Discussion makes the structure of the conversation transparent. The format keeps the core small enough for real dialogue and open enough for controlled turnover. | When many people can contribute knowledge and the flow should stay open, Barcamp provides a framework for self-organized sessions. The format channels energy without defining the content too narrowly in advance. | Peer Instruction uses group thinking to clarify difficult terms or concepts faster. The method combines individual reflection with social correction and shared precision. | When a group needs to connect many viewpoints in a short time, World Café creates a calm alternation between closeness and rotation. It sets thinking in motion without forcing the conversation into full-plenary rigidity. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 10-20 min je Frage | 60-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 8-80 | 15-200 | 6-50 | 12-100+ |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Concept Questions, Vote Results, Learning Notes | Table Notes, Emergent Themes, Shared Questions |
Tags1 shared | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | LearningDialogueFacilitation | FacilitationDialogueLarge groupSensemaking |