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Method Training: Gallery Walk

Method Training: Gallery Walk

Objective: This worksheet aims to familiarize students with the "Gallery Walk" method as a presentation and learning tool, and to develop their skills in information comprehension, collaborative presentation, active listening, and constructive feedback.


Content and methods: The worksheet introduces the "Gallery Walk" method by instructing students to watch a video explanation, followed by multiple-choice questions to assess their understanding of the method's steps and rationale. Students are then prompted to consider important aspects for a successful presentation during a gallery walk. A key activity involves collaboratively developing a questionnaire for evaluating classmates' projects and providing feedback. A sample questionnaire is provided in the "Additional information for teachers" section, outlining criteria such as informativeness, delivery, presenter's knowledge, and interest sparked. The worksheet then guides students through a practical application of the gallery walk, where they form groups, each person studies information on one aspect of a topic provided on cards, and prepares to present it. The "Participating in a gallery walk" section details the procedure for rotating between posters and presenting. The worksheet concludes with a reflection phase where groups provide feedback on presentations and discuss their overall experience with the gallery walk method.


Competencies:

  • Understanding of pedagogical methods (Gallery Walk)
  • Information comprehension and extraction
  • Presentation skills (oral communication, topic explanation)
  • Active listening and note-taking
  • Collaborative work and group dynamics
  • Constructive feedback and self-reflection


Target group: Secondary school students

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Target group and level

Secondary school students

Subjects

non-subject specific contentGeographyPoliticsReligionEnglish

Method Training: Gallery Walk

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Gallery walk

This worksheet will tell you all you need to know about the method gallery walk which you might encounter in many of your school subjects. It is not about actually going to a museum, but about presenting a project that has been developed in groups. You will learn exactly how it works in the following video.

Choose the correct answer for each question.

Developing a questionnaire

Now, collaboratively develop a questionnaire in class that you can use to evaluate your classmates' projects during the gallery walk and to provide them with feedback afterward.

Questionnaire

Additional information for teachers

Sample solution for creating the questionnaire

Name of the presenter:

Topic of the presentation:

How informative was the presentation?

Very informative

Informative

Hardly informative

Not informative at all

How well was the presentation delivered?

Very well

Well

Poorly

Very poorly

How well did the presenter know the topic?

Very well

Well

Not well

Not at all

Did the presentation spark interest in the topic?

Yes, definitely!

Yes, a little

Not really

Not at all

What did you like best about the presentation?

Additional information for teachers

If possible, copy the cards for the following task in large format and place them in different corners of the classroom.

Note: Instead of using the prepared cards, you can also let the students design their own posters in groups of four or five students and then afterwards divide them into new groups as described in the video.

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Participating in a gallery walk

Now you can test for yourselves how the presentation part of a gallery walk works. Form groups of four. Each person in the group should carefully look at one of the four cards below, read the information attentively, and think about how to best present the topic. If necessary, research additional information. Meanwhile, the cards will be displayed in large format at four different locations in the room.

Paris

Paris
Country: France Founded: 3rd century BC Sights: Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral Population: ~2.1 million Nickname: 'City of Light'
Paris, the capital of France, is famed for its romantic ambiance, historic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, and cultural treasures such as the Louvre Museum. Fun fact: The Eiffel Tower was initially criticized and called an 'eyesore' by many Parisians!

Rome

Rome
Country: Italy Founded: 753 BC Sights: Colosseum, Vatican City, Pantheon Population: ~2.8 million Nickname: 'The Eternal City'
Rome, the capital of Italy, is a city steeped in history, from the Roman Empire to the Renaissance. Major attractions include the Colosseum and Vatican City. Fun fact: Rome has a museum dedicated entirely to pasta!

Berlin

Berlin
Country: Germany Founded: 13th century Sights: Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall, Museum Island Population: ~3.6 million Nickname: 'The Grey City'
Berlin, Germany's capital, is known for its turbulent history, vibrant culture, and modern architecture. Key sights include the Brandenburg Gate and remnants of the Berlin Wall. Fun fact: Berlin has more bridges than Venice!

London

London
Country: United Kingdom Founded: AD 43 Sights: Big Ben, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace Population: ~9 million Nickname: 'The Big Smoke'
London, the capital of the United Kingdom, is a melting pot of history and modernity with iconic landmarks like Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. Fun fact: The Great Fire of London in 1666 destroyed almost all of the city!
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Participating in a gallery walk

After the preparation time, your tour begins:

  1. Gather in front of one of the posters in your group.
  2. Your teacher will give the signal for you to start.
  3. The person from the group who has studied the topic will present it to the other students. They will take notes on their questionnaire during the presentation.
  4. After a predetermined time (e.g., 3 minutes), the teacher will give the signal to switch. Now all groups move clockwise to the next poster, and the expert presents it to the rest of the group.
  5. Once everyone has presented their poster, the gallery walk is finished.

Reflection

  1. Go back to your groups of four and give each other feedback: What did you think of the presentations? What are your suggestions for improvement?
  2. Discuss the gallery walk in general: How did you like the method? What did you find difficult, and what did you enjoy?