Learning activity

Using critical discussion to build upon arguments

Enable students to refine arguments by sharing initial thoughts, responding to peers, and engaging with opposing views

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Created by:

Claudia Carrone

EDHEC Business School

Pedagogy

Collaborative Learning

Learning outcome

Prep time

Intermediate (10-30 min)

Activity type

Learning Activity

Why this learning activity?

Learning activities targeting high-order skills like this one can help you activate students more effectively. This learning activity will help you with:

Argumentation skills

Students construct and refine well-reasoned arguments supported by ethical reasoning, business considerations, and real-world examples.

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Collaborative inquiry

Students deepen their understanding by engaging peers with constructive feedback, Socratic questioning, and reflection on diverse perspectives

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Reflective practice

Students will reflect on how the discussion impacted their perception or way thinking

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Using critical discussion to build upon arguments

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Activity steps

Read instructions: In this step, students are expected to review the instructions for the activity and read the prompt to their discussion
Discussion posts: Students are expected to post their response to the discussion prompt, supporting their argument with ethical reasoning
Peer discussion: Students reply to each other’s posts with feedback, counter arguments and socratic-style questions
Reflection: Students reflect on key insights from the discussion ‍
Grading: Grading is based on students completing the discussion and responding to peers

Learning Activities Used

Discussion on Topic

Meaningful learning interactions to nurture critical and reflective thinking

In this activity

While it can be used individually, this activity is part of the ‘Socratic Method’ learning journey.
This example focuses on the topic 'AI surveillance in marketing'. You can adapt the topic to fit your own need by changing the document in the activity.