Techniques for Efficient Debriefing
My classes average close to 20 students. We meet for four times for 3 hours, with a thirty minute break. How long would you suggest I spend on debriefing each student? Should it be done as a class discussion? Or on a more individual basis? What tips do you have for maximizing the value of the debriefing process (against time)?
Thanks,
Stephen
I really like the idea of debriefing, can't say that I've ever really used it....at least not that I was aware that I was debriefing students. I think that I am going to really start asking more direct questions geared toward debriefing when my students are done giving each other massages. I like the idea of asking both the therapist and client what they thought was successful and what they would do differently as the therapist. And as the client what technique they liked and didn't like.
Thanks!
Rich,
and remember to utilize small groups for the main discussion & then just a few broard questions for the large group.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
This is tremendous help. I often use a debriefing the day after a particular class has a large all day exercise. It's a struggle to pull answers or thought out of them and it often devolves into "Same thing he said" comments. This info will help quite a bit with directing and engaging the students during this discussion.
I like this idea, my classes vary from 27 to 8 students and I like using debriefing. I think breaking into smaller groups and discussing what they want to learn more about is a great way to honor each class and the learning objectives.
Stephen,
great question. I would recommend a mix of individual & group. If you break the students into small groups for the main debrief discussion & then as a large group have just a few share thoughts or what their discussion was about. This way all get to debrief & talk & also the entire group can hear from each other to some degree. I would suggest then that you circulate through the small groups.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
