What is it?
Fishbowl Planning is a session led by teachers which uses a technique called fishbowling to initiate discussion about planning. Fishbowling is where a small group of teachers (perhaps 3 or 4) are given a planning scenario. They sit together in the centre of a larger group of teachers who watch the discussion. The fishbowls can either open or closed – in an open session a chair is left empty, a teacher who wants to ask a question must come and sit on that chair – in a closed session no questions can be asked and the observers have time to reflect on the discussion.
Fishbowl facilitators may identify opportunities to guide the discussion or decide to let the discussion follow its 'natural course'. If the discussion keeps returning to a particular theme - a 'time out' may be called. The power of the technique is in its ability to let teachers naturally and collaboratively develop planning skills and awareness.
What does it achieve?
- Engages discussion and develops skills about curriculum planning
- Identifies opportunities to engage learners and maximise creativity
- Identifies and encourage appropriate use of technology
- Allows teachers to lead and determine their own CPD needs
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