Poetry and Performance · Term 4

Facilitating Group Discussions

Developing skills to lead and participate constructively in group discussions.

Key Questions

  1. How does a facilitator ensure all voices are heard in a group discussion?
  2. Analyze the impact of asking open-ended questions to encourage deeper discussion.
  3. Construct a set of guidelines for respectful and productive group dialogue.

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9E5LY01AC9E5LY09
Year: Year 5
Subject: English
Unit: Poetry and Performance
Period: Term 4

Suggested Methodologies

Fishbowl Discussion

Inner group debates while the class observes

20–40 min

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Socratic Seminar

Deep discussion in inner/outer circles

30–60 min

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