Fishbowl
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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 discussions 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. [1] |
Organizing a Fishbowl |
StepsBefore Four to five chairs are arranged in an inner circle, and the remaining chairs are arranged in concentric circles outside the fishbowl. A few participants are selected to fill the fishbowl, while the rest of the group sits on the chairs outside the fishbowl. In open fishbowls, one chair is left empty; in closed ones all chairs are filled.
The facilitator introduces the topic and the participants start discussing on it. The audience outside the fishbowl attentively listens to the discussion in an open or closed fishbowl.
The facilitator summarizes the discussion.
Facilitator's RoleThe facilitator plays three main roles which are the follows:
Leadership role
Neutral role
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References
- ↑ 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)
- ↑ 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)