tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17974015.post4386747401499638156..comments2024-03-15T01:11:32.832-07:00Comments on Bardiac: Stepping BackBardiachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11846065504793800266noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17974015.post-78221081726024046102009-02-13T06:27:00.000-08:002009-02-13T06:27:00.000-08:00I had the same problems when I started assigning p...I had the same problems when I started assigning presentations in class. This semester I'm experimenting in one class -- I have the students give a factual and general introduction to the topic area. They cover facts, laws and general arguments. I realized that they do a better job with the facts and laws than do I -- because each group collectively puts more time into the research than I am willing to. Of course, I'm better with the philosophical arguments, which is why we cover them in-depth later in the unit.Inside the Philosophy Factoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12255753259090709877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17974015.post-15393775983438347972009-02-12T11:18:00.000-08:002009-02-12T11:18:00.000-08:00is it possible to chat with your mentor a little a...is it possible to chat with your mentor a little about ways that discussions sometimes get derailed, and some strategies for getting back on track? [maybe that would be too overwhelming, though, on top of the class prep...]<BR/><BR/>most of my experience is with professional training sessions, which might not be relevant, but a couple of the usual problems are people going off on tangents, or the loudmouths who want to do all the talking. <BR/><BR/>it's a little awkward for anyone besides the discussion leader to say, "can we hear from someone else?" or "that's very interesting, but outside the scope of our topic today." on the other hand, it's your class.<BR/><BR/>i don't think it is awkward for a knowlegeable participant [such as yourself] to ask a question that redirects a discussion which is wandering into strange territory, though.kathy a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14479337952651746193noreply@blogger.com