Fishbowl DiscussionsBen Zachary

Fishbowl Layout

Inner CircleOuter Circle

Identify a focusControversialMultiple Viewpoints

Example: Cloning– Good or Bad? Advantages vs. Disadvantages

Turn to a neighborShare ideas and opinions

Take notes on discussion

Move around room to monitor

Change into the fishbowlEvenly divide inner & outer circle

Inner circle shares ideas & opinions

Outer circle takes notes and forms questions(Motivate them by telling them to form really

tough questions.)

Strategy AdvantagesInvolves everyone

Student-centered

Exchange of multiple viewpoints

Discussing, Listening, Questioning