Recommendation

Description

Make a group recommendation to solve a problem.

Instructional Purpose

To build research, compromise and consensus building skills while exploring a multi-faceted problem. Review thoughts, theories and multiple points of view to make informed individual opinions and a single group recommendation.

Examples

• A Forest Forever
• Acid Rain WebQuest
• Genetica's Dilemna

Templates

• Student 1-Page
• Teacher 1-Page

Applicability

Curriculum relevant issues with two or more sides. Resources must be available to provide balanced information supporting all sides.

Limitations

Issues that defy resolution or lack data for consensus building. Some issues are inappropriate, too emotionally charged, or are too contentious for students to build a consensus.

Variations

The recommendation can take the form of, but is not limited to, written statements, multimedia presentations, or oral presentations.

Students can write personal opinion statements in addition to group recommendation.

This Design Pattern was authored by Janet Wislocki, Elaine Fitzgerald & Ray Adair