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| Criterion | ![]() Knowledge Modeling Peer Instruction | ![]() Facilitation Mind Mapping | ![]() Facilitation Lean Coffee | ![]() Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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 topic is still unclear and too many thoughts surface at once, Mind Mapping creates an open surface for ordering them. It makes connections, subtopics, and starting points visible without fixing them too early. | When a group without a fixed agenda needs to get into useful conversations quickly, Lean Coffee structures the start around interests rather than a presentation. The group itself negotiates which topics get time first and which wait. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 10-20 min je Frage | 15-45 min | 30-90 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 6-50 | 1-10 | 3-20 | 8-80 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Concept Questions, Vote Results, Learning Notes | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions | Prioritized Topics, Discussion Notes, Action Items | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions |
Tags1 shared | LearningDialogueFacilitation | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation | FacilitationAutonomyDialogue | FacilitationDialogueLarge group |



