Protocol for the project

1.Introduction (5 min)

• Introducing the protocol
• Forming groups
• Setting time limits
• Sharing the responsibilities among the group members ( choose facilitator and timekeeper )
• Discussing the sources of possible information.

2.Presentation (up to 10 min)

Sharing the details of your project plan with the circle of students, including the

• Issue
• Driving Question
• Activities
• End products
• Ideas based on the issue

3.Clarifying questions (up to 5 min)

Critical friends ask questions for clarification, not suggestions!(NOTE: Good clarification questions begin with “when,” “where,” “how,” “how many,” and sometimes “who,” but generally not “why.”)

4.Warm and cool feedback (15 min)

Critical friends offer different perspectives, curiosities, wonderings, suggestions, recommend strategies, etc. The presenters listen in silence and do not respond or ask questions about the ideas offered. The presenters may take notes, if desired.

5.Reflection (5 min)

Presenters reflect on the comments and identify probable next steps.

6.Debriefing (5 min)

Facilitator leads discussion, critiquing the process.