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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Teach-back |  Facilitation World Café |  Facilitation Lean Coffee |  Knowledge Modeling Peer Instruction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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 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. | Peer Instruction uses group thinking to clarify difficult terms or concepts faster. The method combines individual reflection with social correction and shared precision. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 5-20 min | 60-180 min | 30-90 min | 10-20 min je Frage |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 12-100+ | 3-20 | 6-50 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Understanding Check, Clarification Notes, Learning Gaps | Table Notes, Emergent Themes, Shared Questions | Prioritized Topics, Discussion Notes, Action Items | Concept Questions, Vote Results, Learning Notes |
Tagsno overlap | LearningUnderstandingCommunication | FacilitationDialogueLarge groupSensemaking | FacilitationAutonomyDialogue | LearningDialogueFacilitation |