2017-07-20T18:00:18Z http://www.theworldcafecommunity.org/forum/topics/cafe-conversation-starters?feed=yes&xn_auth=no tag:www.theworldcafecommunity.org,2017-07-05:3306069:Comment:120767 2017-07-05T11:59:57.322Z Donald Proffit http://www.theworldcafecommunity.org/profile/DonaldProffit

Enjoy!

Enjoy! tag:www.theworldcafecommunity.org,2017-07-05:3306069:Comment:120764 2017-07-05T11:22:30.873Z Diane S. Fraley http://www.theworldcafecommunity.org/profile/DianeSFraley

<p>Thank You Donald. A nice gift and great thought starters.</p>

<p>Thank You Donald. A nice gift and great thought starters.</p> tag:www.theworldcafecommunity.org,2015-03-31:3306069:Comment:106333 2015-03-31T10:35:38.520Z Donald Proffit http://www.theworldcafecommunity.org/profile/DonaldProffit

Hope you find them useful.

Hope you find them useful. tag:www.theworldcafecommunity.org,2015-03-30:3306069:Comment:106499 2015-03-30T22:22:37.022Z Nicole Bossard http://www.theworldcafecommunity.org/profile/NicoleBossard

<p>Just found these, Don! Thanks for sharing them. Looking forward to integrating the idea into future WCs. </p>

<p>Just found these, Don! Thanks for sharing them. Looking forward to integrating the idea into future WCs. </p> tag:www.theworldcafecommunity.org,2012-10-29:3306069:Comment:82596 2012-10-29T11:31:59.536Z Donald Proffit http://www.theworldcafecommunity.org/profile/DonaldProffit

<p>David,<br></br> Depending on the age of the students, the role that teachers and other adults serve in the Café can be very helpful. With younger fourth and fifth graders, I sometimes have teachers at tables or close by, not as part of the conversation, but to facilitate a sense of fairness so that all children have an opportunity to speak during each round of conversation. With older students, grades 6 - 8, the adults are on hand to answer any clarifying questions students may have re: process…</p>

<p>David,<br/> Depending on the age of the students, the role that teachers and other adults serve in the Café can be very helpful. With younger fourth and fifth graders, I sometimes have teachers at tables or close by, not as part of the conversation, but to facilitate a sense of fairness so that all children have an opportunity to speak during each round of conversation. With older students, grades 6 - 8, the adults are on hand to answer any clarifying questions students may have re: process or topic, but remain on the periphery unless needed. High school students handle the Café process extremely well once an issue or question has been framed and the process explained.</p> <p>Table covering and markers for doodling, drawing, charting the conversation keep students actively involved with the conversation when not speaking. This was a powerful discovery for me. When I first witnessed young students drawing during a Café, I thought it had turned into a massive art project, but soon learned that students were deeply listening to each other. For tactile learners, it's a must.</p> <p>All in all, Cafés with children and students are energetic and full of surprises. I'm always amazed with the outcome and the potential for students taking action on what they truly care about following the conversation.</p> tag:www.theworldcafecommunity.org,2012-10-27:3306069:Comment:82587 2012-10-27T19:00:19.966Z David Cobb http://www.theworldcafecommunity.org/profile/DavidCobb

<p>Hi Donald,</p> <p></p> <p>I am also taking the class and am interested in the value of WCs for children and teens. Can we discuss what you've learned in doing these with youth and how it may be distinctive from working with adults?<br/><br/>Very curious and thank you.</p> <p><br/>David Cobb</p>

<p>Hi Donald,</p> <p></p> <p>I am also taking the class and am interested in the value of WCs for children and teens. Can we discuss what you've learned in doing these with youth and how it may be distinctive from working with adults?<br/><br/>Very curious and thank you.</p> <p><br/>David Cobb</p> tag:www.theworldcafecommunity.org,2012-10-27:3306069:Comment:82586 2012-10-27T14:58:34.503Z Augustine Veliath http://www.theworldcafecommunity.org/profile/AugustineVeliath

<p>thank you. 'Voice and Choice ' a very interesting and a very apt expression</p> <p></p>

<p>thank you. 'Voice and Choice ' a very interesting and a very apt expression</p> <p></p> tag:www.theworldcafecommunity.org,2012-10-27:3306069:Comment:82691 2012-10-27T14:15:34.142Z Donald Proffit http://www.theworldcafecommunity.org/profile/DonaldProffit

Augustine,<br /> Thank you for contacting me. As Amy has indicated, I have done a number of World Cafés with children. Most have been in a school setting and on the themes of ethics and shared values. Students' "voice and choice" as a vital part of their learning process is a very powerful concept. The World Café process is a wonderful format for the development of student voice and as a vehicle for young people to take action in the world.<br /> <br /> Café questions should be inviting, personal and down to…

Augustine,<br /> Thank you for contacting me. As Amy has indicated, I have done a number of World Cafés with children. Most have been in a school setting and on the themes of ethics and shared values. Students' "voice and choice" as a vital part of their learning process is a very powerful concept. The World Café process is a wonderful format for the development of student voice and as a vehicle for young people to take action in the world.<br /> <br /> Café questions should be inviting, personal and down to earth. Questions that ask children what they really think and care about are the most powerful.<br /> <br /> Let me know if you have any questions. I'm happy to continue the conversation. tag:www.theworldcafecommunity.org,2012-10-27:3306069:Comment:82798 2012-10-27T06:43:42.088Z Augustine Veliath http://www.theworldcafecommunity.org/profile/AugustineVeliath

<p>Dear friend,</p> <p></p> <p>I am a member of the World Cafe Community. I am currently doing the World Cafe Fundamental Course from Fielding (online). </p> <p>I am very keen to establish a culture of listening to children ( respecting their right to be heard) in India and elsewhere. Amy Lenzo the Course Coordinator says you have some experience in doing Cafe's with children. I would love to hear from you of your own experience and and that of any others. Please keep me in the loop. Augustine.…</p>

<p>Dear friend,</p> <p></p> <p>I am a member of the World Cafe Community. I am currently doing the World Cafe Fundamental Course from Fielding (online). </p> <p>I am very keen to establish a culture of listening to children ( respecting their right to be heard) in India and elsewhere. Amy Lenzo the Course Coordinator says you have some experience in doing Cafe's with children. I would love to hear from you of your own experience and and that of any others. Please keep me in the loop. Augustine. my email id augustinevj@gmail dot com.</p> <p></p> <p></p> tag:www.theworldcafecommunity.org,2012-10-12:3306069:Comment:82447 2012-10-12T18:55:49.041Z Donald Proffit http://www.theworldcafecommunity.org/profile/DonaldProffit

Thanks, David. Love that quote, too. Hope all is well with you & Juanita.

Thanks, David. Love that quote, too. Hope all is well with you & Juanita.