Practise discussion/speaking

Today
  • Watch a Ted Talk
  • Discussion in small groups

Lesson goal:
  • You know how to lead a discussion
  • You prepare  for the oral exam by practising leading a discussion and taking part in the discussion.
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Today
  • Watch a Ted Talk
  • Discussion in small groups

Lesson goal:
  • You know how to lead a discussion
  • You prepare  for the oral exam by practising leading a discussion and taking part in the discussion.

Slide 1 - Tekstslide

Slide 2 - Video

Discussion
  • Work in your Oral exam groups
  • Appoint one discussion leader per discussion question



Slide 3 - Tekstslide

Discussion
  • Work in groups of 4/5
  • Appoint one discussion leader per discussion question

Slide 4 - Tekstslide

Discussion leader:
Introduce the topic (Pitch)

  • Make sure everyone gets time to speak
  • Keep the discussion going by asking follow-up questions
  • Keep the discussion on track
  • summarize key points at the end of the discussion
  • Be neutral

Slide 5 - Tekstslide

Example Follow-up questions
  • Can you explain why you think that?
  • Have you experienced something similar?
  • can you give an example to support your point?
  • Does everyone have another opinion/perspective?
  • What are the consequences to this?
  • What could be a solution to this problem?



Slide 6 - Tekstslide

Discussion
How do you personally deal with failure? Do you think failure makes you stronger, or does it discourage you?


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Slide 7 - Tekstslide

Do you agree that failure is necessary for success? Why or why not? Can you give an example of a famous person who turned failure into success?




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Slide 8 - Tekstslide

In some cultures, failure is seen as something shameful, while in others it is encouraged as a learning experience. How do you think Dutch culture views failure? Do you agree with this perspective?

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Slide 9 - Tekstslide

Many people are afraid of failure. What do you think is the biggest reason people fear failing? How can we overcome this fear?

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Slide 10 - Tekstslide

Schools often focus on success and high grades. Do you think schools should teach students how to deal with failure? If so, how could they do this?
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Slide 11 - Tekstslide

  • Make sure you prepare your discussion well, think of follow-up questions
  • You are allowed to have a cheat sheet with bullet points of your pitch and the main questions on there. 
  • Make sure you're not reading aloud. 


Slide 12 - Tekstslide

Oral exam
2/3 minutes: Pitch your topic
7 minutes: discussion leader/discussion
1 minute: round up by summarizing the discussion

Make sure you activly take part in the discussions

Slide 13 - Tekstslide