Techniques that provide opportunities for the learners to present their ideas, opinions and information and for the expression of differing view points

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1) Roundtables- this is a quite informal group, usually five or fewer participants who sit
round a table and converse among themselves and with the audience.
Normally, there is active learning and responding. It is also characterized by effective
exchange of ideas, opinions and viewpoints. A topic like risk behavior and situations
which guards to HIV/AIDS would be ideal for this type of discussion.
2) Panel- it is a fairly informal setting in which four to six participants with a chairman
discuss a topic among themselves, and there is a give and take within the class. It allows
for free flow and exposition of ideas. It is wide open and spontaneous in exchange of
views. Each participant makes an opening statement, but there are no speeches. The class
is given room to make comments freely, giving their views.
3) Forum: a type of panel approach in which a panel gives and talks with the audience.
4) Symposium: this is a more formal setting in which participants? presents speeches
representing different positions and open up for questions from the floor. It requires
thoughtful preparation and can be useful in a religious class when discussing topics of
controversy like science and technology.
5) Debate: a very formal approach consisting of set speeches by participants of two
opposing teams and a rebuttal by each participant. It calls for careful planning for it to be
productive.

Titany answered the question on November 1, 2021 at 12:19

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