ARW Class Discussions: Advice & Improvements

Dear AD and  AF,

Most leaders set a good standard in AF in ARW on Monday. Thank you for your efforts and for bravely going first!

However, like all things done for the first time there were a few problems. These are my suggestions based on my observations in class and on the activity forms of group leaders. I encourage everyone who will lead a discussion next and participants to be sure to do these well:

Leaders
Have a summary. Your summary needs to be complete.
DO NOT refer to the text. The only notes you need is your summary.
Deal with vocabulary in your summary. Select enough vocabulary. Two or three items is not likely sufficient.
Have three discussion questions, not two.

Participants
Interrupt politely. Ask for the leader to clarify or elaborate on any points you do not understand. Confirm your understanding, e.g. So, you are saying that.......

Groups
Organise your groups yourselves. Start when you are ready, no need to wait for the teacher tell you.
Have a timekeeper. Timekeepers need to actively assist the leader to keep a good pace and stay on time.

Thank you, Owen.