Ask a Stranger
Author: Anni Stavnskaer Pedersen
Facilitated by the teacher
The aim is to show that random pieces of information may prove useful in developing solutions to the challenges.
30-60 mins
Groups 2-35
Whiteboard, phone, pen & post-its
Steps
- The students are asked to leave the classroom and engage in conversation with a stranger, asking them how they would solve the chosen challenge.
- The students should take note of:
- What thoughts the stranger has on the challenge?
- Any information or possible solutions that the stranger may have for the challenge.
- The students should make a note of the suggestions made by the stranger.
- If the time available allows, the exercise could be repeated so that the students have the opportunity to speak to several strangers.
- The students then review all the responses that they have collected.
On completion of this exercise, the students may, now, progress to the next activity.
Reflection
This could be a challenging activity for those students who are lacking in confidence talking to a stranger. This can also give some energy to the process since it makes the students psychical active.
Inspiration
Inspired by: Ann Lilith Kongsbak Rasmussen (UCN)