Task+3



"//Group discussions often keep both instructors and learners in their comfort zones, resulting in a trivialized (e.g. sharing, comparing and agreeing) group conversation//" (Garrison & Kanuka, 2004, Gunawardena, Lowe & Anderson, 1997, Kanuka, 2002b, Kanuka & Anderson, 1998, Klemm & Snell, 1996, cited in Kanuka, 2005).

This task is a continuation of Task 2. The purpose of this activity is to put you in a position in which you are evaluating the thoughts of other participants and asking questions to facilitate their deeper reflection and critical thinking.

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 * Learning outcomes**
 * You will critically reflect on your own practice.
 * You will develop your understanding of how questions and thinking frameworks can be used as tools for supporting critical thinking in online discussion.


 * Step 1**
 * Review people's responses to task 2.
 * Using MacKnight's (2000) //socratic questioning prompts// as a model, ask each person one or two questions to challenge and extend their thinking.


 * Step 2**
 * Look at the questions you have been asked.
 * Respond to **at least one** question.
 * Divide your response into two parts.
 * In part (a) write your 'answer' to the question.
 * In part (b) explain how or why this question challenged your existing thoughts.


 * Step 3**
 * Review people's responses to Step 2.
 * Ask each person one more question to challenge and extend their thinking.