Description: Students are given a real-life scenario in which friends talk about a concept or phenomenon. They are then asked to pick the person they most agree with and explain why. There is usually one best answer and the alternative provided is based on commonly held student misconceptions.
Rationale: Engages students in addressing misconceptions in a non-threatening way. Discussion informs teacher of what students are thinking and whether or not further development of the concept is needed.
Example of how Friendly Talk has been used by teachers:
