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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Peer Instruction |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Decision Making Argument Mapping |  Facilitation Barcamp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Peer Instruction uses group thinking to clarify difficult terms or concepts faster. The method combines individual reflection with social correction and shared precision. | Soft Systems Methodology helps explore unclear or politically charged problems systematically. Instead of forcing a quick answer, the method builds a shared understanding of perspectives and room for action. | When statements, evidence, and counterarguments get mixed up, a debate quickly loses its structure. Argument Mapping breaks a thesis down into its reasoning and makes visible what it really rests on. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 10-20 min je Frage | 0.5-3 Tage | 1-3 h | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 6-50 | 5-15 | 1-8 | 15-200 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Concept Questions, Vote Results, Learning Notes | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Argument Map, Evidence Gaps, Decision Rationale | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings |
Tagsno overlap | LearningDialogueFacilitation | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | SensemakingDecisionRationale | FacilitationLarge groupLearning |