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| Criterion | ![]() Knowledge Modeling Peer Instruction | ![]() Knowledge Modeling Teach-back | ![]() Facilitation World Café | ![]() 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. | Teach-back checks whether an explanation actually got through to the other person. The method makes misunderstandings visible early and strengthens shared understanding in advisory and learning situations. | 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. | 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 | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 10-20 min je Frage | 5-20 min | 60-180 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 6-50 | 2-8 | 12-100+ | 8-80 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Concept Questions, Vote Results, Learning Notes | Understanding Check, Clarification Notes, Learning Gaps | Table Notes, Emergent Themes, Shared Questions | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions |
Tagsno overlap | LearningDialogueFacilitation | LearningUnderstandingCommunication | FacilitationDialogueLarge groupSensemaking | FacilitationDialogueLarge group |



