Each Sunday this summer I will be posting a discussion-based teaching strategy that can be used at church or school. Hope a few readers find these helpful!
Strategy #1: Warm-Ups
Word, imagery, and personification associations are a fun way to get people talking at the beginning of class. The discussion leader uses a set of pictures or phrases and asks the class members to choose which one they think best describes or relates to the topic at hand. Go around the room and let individuals share. Follow-up questions on how the choice of association relates can give further insight to thoughts and feelings. Works well as an attention-getter and to get feedback from individuals. Can also be done with class members placed in teams or small groups.
Word, imagery, and personification associations are a fun way to get people talking at the beginning of class. The discussion leader uses a set of pictures or phrases and asks the class members to choose which one they think best describes or relates to the topic at hand. Go around the room and let individuals share. Follow-up questions on how the choice of association relates can give further insight to thoughts and feelings. Works well as an attention-getter and to get feedback from individuals. Can also be done with class members placed in teams or small groups.
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