By creating a contingency plan for a particular problem or goal, you learn what or how not to do it. Based on common mistakes, you get feedback and create a 'how to' list to learn how to solve a problem or achieve the goal.
- Activity goal
- Exchange knowledge
- When
- In class
- Where
- Offline
- Duration
- < 30 minutes| < 60 minutes
- Group size
- Small
- Materials
Powerpoint, Magic chart, markers
Step-by-step
Step 1
You present to students a case involving a problem to be solved or a goal to be achieved. You can present the case on, for example, a PowerPoint.
Step 2
Assemble groups of students.
Step 3
Students work in groups to come up with the most fateful scenario and the most counterproductive measures. They work out their plans on a magic chart, so that later you can easily discuss the different contingency plans with each other.
Step 4
You discuss in plenary with the students what their contingency plan is and how they came up with it. You give feedback on why they are indeed don'ts that the students have chosen and, if necessary, complement them with common pitfalls in practice.
Step 5
Together with the group, establish what the do's are instead of the don'ts.
PowerPoint to present the problem. Possibly magic charts and markers for students to work out their contingency plans.
Consider the tools and materials mentioned here as suggestions. In many cases it’s possible to use alternative tools. Please turn to the Learning & Innovation team of your faculty first to see which online and offline tools are available and how to apply them.
Step-by-step
Step 1
You present to students a case involving a problem to be solved or a goal to be achieved. You can present the case on a PowerPoint and share your screen.
Step 2
Assemble groups of students and put them in break out rooms.
Step 3
Students work in groups to come up with the most fateful scenario and the most counterproductive measures. They work out their plans on a magic chart, so that later you can easily discuss the different contingency plans with each other.
Step 4
You discuss in plenary with the students what their contingency plan is and how they came up with it. You give feedback on why they are indeed don'ts that the students have chosen and, if necessary, complement them with common pitfalls in practice.
Step 5
Together with the group, establish what the do's are instead of the don'ts.
This activity can be conducted online via Zoom or Microsoft Teams.
