Let various presenters know when they will lead the discussion and debate. Provide time for students to prepare themselves for points and counterpoints in a debate or open discussion. Students may wish to prepare visual aides, etc. to help them make their points. On the day of the Forum, set up the room for everyone to see each other, and to see the presenters as those presenters move around the room. Facilitating The Forum 1.
Discussion opens with presenters agreeing or disagreeing, after the initial presentations.
That discussion is open to audience members. After some discussion, students are encouraged to reflect on what they learned, either individually or collectively. Establish a mechanism whereby students may be evaluated by other students, as well as by the teacher.