Five Questions

FIVE QUESTIONS

Skills: Thinking, Decision-Making, Managing Information

What is it? This is an information gathering activity which also allows pupils to explore the issue in more depth or to break it down into smaller sub-themes or tasks. It gives students the opportunity to unpack complicated topics. It allows an exploration of all kinds of possibilities which may lead to action planning and target-setting.

How does it work? 1. A large, wide sheet of paper and a marker are needed. 2. A question is posed to pupils using ‘How’ or ‘Why’. 3. Suggestions are written on the flip chart. 4. Teachers use the same question word to develop ideas and explore further ideas. 5. Teachers continue to use questions with the same question word until the idea/suggestion has been explored fully.

Ideas for Class: Local Citizenship: How can we get young people involved in the community? Promote issues which interest young people: How can we promote issues? Raise awareness of youth issues: How can we raise awareness? Develop an online forum: How can we develop an online forum?