Circle Leader will be encouraged to read the very slowly with time between the cards for people to identify their own reactions. Immediately after cards have been read, be certain that the Circle Leader destroys all cards. 10 Minutes Step 3-Share Out (2 minutes per person) Teachers will briefly share out their opportunity or challenge to the table and take a vote on which issue they wish to tackle using the Colleague Circle model. Discussion: Encourage participants to share one or more of the following: How I feel about what I heard How I am feeling right now What I identify with What I am willing to disclose 5 minutes Step 4-Describe Challenge or Opportunity Teacher will describe challenge or opportunity in detail (remainder of table is quiet), this can be an extension of journal entry. 5 Minutes Step 5-Background Questions The circle will ask background questions to the teacher about the challenge or opportunity. 10 Minutes Step 6-Answer Probing Questions Remainder of circle remains quiet while teacher answers probing questions from step 5. 10 Minutes Step 7-Table Discussion Presenter of opportunity or challenge does not talk while remainder of table discusses possible option to resolve challenge or embellishes ideas for the opportunity.
Circle Leader will be encouraged to read the very slowly with time between the cards for people to identify their own reactions. Immediately after cards have been read, be certain that the Circle Leader destroys all cards. 10 Minutes Step 3-Share Out (2 minutes per person) Teachers will briefly share out their opportunity or challenge to the table and take a vote on which issue they wish to tackle using the Colleague Circle model. Discussion: Encourage participants to share one or more of the following: How I feel about what I heard How I am feeling right now What I identify with What I am willing to disclose 5 minutes Step 4-Describe Challenge or Opportunity Teacher will describe challenge or opportunity in detail (remainder of table is quiet), this can be an extension of journal entry. 5 Minutes Step 5-Background Questions The circle will ask background questions to the teacher about the challenge or opportunity. 10 Minutes Step 6-Answer Probing Questions Remainder of circle remains quiet while teacher answers probing questions from step 5. 10 Minutes Step 7-Table Discussion Presenter of opportunity or challenge does not talk while remainder of table discusses possible option to resolve challenge or embellishes ideas for the opportunity.
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