.Category
{T/F Exercise}
.Stage
{Basics}
.Note
{(Recommended for Otto's Famous Eight Group Design)}
.Title
{Receiving Feedback}
.Minimum
{3 - 4 Ts and 3 - 4 Fs}
.Ideal
{6 - 8 Ts and 6 - 8 Fs}
.Maximum
{50 people (If larger see Trainer Tips - Dealing with Large Groups.)}
.TimeMin
{20 minutes}
.TimeMax
{35 minutes (Time will vary by group size)}
.Object1
{To highlight and experience the differences between T and F judgments}
.Object2
{To begin to understand the role of the T and F preferences in the decision-making process}
.Object3
{To underscore both types of preferences as valid ways of making decisions}
.Object4
{To help participants to validate a T or F preference}
.Material1
{Flipchart paper (several sheets) for each group}
.Material2
{Markers}
.Material3
{Masking tape}
.Material4
{T/F Highlights or Good T/F Words handouts (Optional)}
.Instruct1
{Divide into T and F groups and position in the room to utilize flipchart paper for capturing group data.}
.Instruct2
{Give both groups the following verbal instructions:}
.Box1
{"How would you like to receive feedback from a teacher or supervisor?  Describe on flipchart paper.  You have 10 minutes."}
.Debrief1
{Each group should verbally share their reports.  Hear each group's report before processing the differences in the large group.}
.Debrief2
{Ask the group:  "What, if any, differences do you observe in these reports?"}
.Debrief3
{Facilitate a discussion highlighting the differences.  Help the group to understand the impact of this preference on teaching or coaching.}
.Debrief4
{To complete the group debriefing, give a brief presentation and handout to reinforce the T/F differences and group learnings.  (See Good T/F Words and T/F Highlights handouts.)}
