"TEACHING TABLES:" The De-Brief: Experiential Learning through Reflective Questioning

Abstract

De-briefing is an integral part of many experiential learning activities in the classroom. The art of de-briefing is rooted in crafting questions that expand the studentââ¬â¢s conceptualizations of the content of the exercise and the conclusions they were able to draw. Going beyond simply verifying understandings, de-briefing sessions allow students opportunities to engage in developing critical thinking skills as they reflectively engage in linking and exploring key course learning objectives in relation to. This teaching table will provide an overview of different debriefing approaches when conducting debriefs, the nature of why certain kinds of questions work, best practices when conducting de-briefings, and examples of effective types of debriefing questions. Handouts will be provided for the session participants.