Difference between revisions of "Fishbowl"
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*In an open fishbowl, any member of the audience can, at any time, occupy the empty chair and join the fishbowl. When this happens, an existing member of the fishbowl must leave the fishbowl and free a chair. The discussion continues with participants frequently entering and leaving the fishbowl. Depending on how large the audience is. When time runs out, the fishbowl is closed and the moderator summarizes the discussion. | *In an open fishbowl, any member of the audience can, at any time, occupy the empty chair and join the fishbowl. When this happens, an existing member of the fishbowl must leave the fishbowl and free a chair. The discussion continues with participants frequently entering and leaving the fishbowl. Depending on how large the audience is. When time runs out, the fishbowl is closed and the moderator summarizes the discussion. | ||
| − | *In a closed fishbowl, the initial participants speak for some time. When time runs out, they leave the fishbowl and a new group from the audience enters the fishbowl. This continues until many audience members have spent some time in the fishbowl. Once the final group has concluded, the moderator closes the fishbowl and summarizes the discussion. <ref> Training methods that work: A handbook for trainers, Lois B. Hart, Michael G Crisp. 1991 [http://www.mhhe.com www.mhhe.com] (18 August 2008), [http://www.bonner.org www.bonner.org] (18 August 2008), [http://www.mainesupportnetwork.org www.mainesupportnetwork.org] ((18 August 2008), </ref> }} | + | *In a closed fishbowl, the initial participants speak for some time. When time runs out, they leave the fishbowl and a new group from the audience enters the fishbowl. This continues until many audience members have spent some time in the fishbowl. Once the final group has concluded, the moderator closes the fishbowl and summarizes the discussion. <ref> Training methods that work: A handbook for trainers, Lois B. Hart, Michael G Crisp. 1991 [http://www.mhhe.com www.mhhe.com] (18 August 2008), [http://www.bonner.org www.bonner.org] (18 August 2008), [http://www.mainesupportnetwork.org www.mainesupportnetwork.org] ((18 August 2008), [http://www.trainingforchange.org www.trainingforchange.org] (18 August 2008), [http://en.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org] (18 August 2008) </ref> }} |
Revision as of 08:42, 19 August 2008
 FISHBOWL |
| A training tool, used to break barriers and overcome anxiety in a group. It is a facilitative tool in which participants learn from each other, by forming an inner circle where they discuss a topic while the remaining participants listen and observe. The purpose is to actively listen to the experiences and perspectives of a specific group of people, giving an opportunity for dialogue in a multicultural environment. Fishbowl discussion helps to observe group process and roles. It is also designed to help people listen to each other, enhancing relationships between people, communication, reflection, community building, and interpersonal development. The method to organize a fishbowl discussion is as follow:
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References
- ↑ Training methods that work: A handbook for trainers, Lois B. Hart, Michael G Crisp. 1991 www.mhhe.com (18 August 2008), www.bonner.org (18 August 2008), www.mainesupportnetwork.org ((18 August 2008), www.trainingforchange.org (18 August 2008), en.wikipedia.org (18 August 2008)