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