COI+Moves+Explanation+and+Examples

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The 10 moves for Year 3 are:

1. Brings the discussion back on track > e.g., The main topic is: "Does the Sun move?" When people begin talking about what kind of sunblock they use, one should be discerning enough to stop and point out that the discussion is veering off track. (Hui Jun) > Example: I think we're getting off track. Let's go back to. (Leti) > Examples: "I think we are deviating from the topic." "The topic was .... and we are talking about .... I think we should get back on track." (Rebekah) > When student realises that the discussion has gone off-topic, she tries to link back to the original topic. > Examples: > Student: I don't think this is relevant. Let us start from the (original topic). > Student: Should we go back to (topic)? (Joanne)
 * Make the discussion go back on topic. E.g. "I think we're going off topic, maybe we should..." "This isn't really relevant, I think we should..." (Aliza)
 * Whenever members of the discussion begin to deviate to other topics that are unrelated to the main topic being discussed, one has to be able to notice this and point it out, so as to draw the topic back on track.
 * Explanation: Allows for the topic to remain focused and for maximum value to be made out of the things said during the time of COI
 * Definition: The student recognizes that the discussion has moved on to irrelevant topics and reminds participants about the main issue under discussion.
 * Explanation:

2. Accurately restating or paraphrasing other participants' views and their argument > E.g. "So you mean that..." (Cherine) > Examples: "Am I correct to say that you mean...?" "I think Esna's trying to say...?" (Rebekah) > E.g "So am I right to say that ? Was that what you were trying to say too?" "Oh, so you were saying that ?" "In other words..." (Yun Zhen)
 *  this indicates that the person got what the other person had said and tries to use her understanding to allow others to be on the right train of thoughts too
 * Definition: Student understand the point that another participant is trying to make, as well as the supporting reasons for it, and restates the point and its reasons in a manner that is fairly accurate and helps clarify the doubts of other participants.
 * [to confirm that everybody is on the same page, paraphrases other participants' views and also help other people understand the same point]

3. Asking relevant clarifying questions > E.g. "So you think that...?" "How is this different from that?" "Does that mean that...?" (Yun Zhen) > When unsure, ask questions to clarify doubts. > Examples: > Student: What do you mean by (whatever student is unclear about)? > Student: Would you like to elaborate? (Joanne)
 * ask questions which lead to a deeper understanding of the topic discussed eg. "does that mean that...?" "In what ways is that shown?" (Andrea)
 * [when you don't understand or when you want to sound out the details or when you want to make sure of something also]
 * Explanation:

<span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; color: #404040;"> 4. <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate; color: #000000;">Taking stock of the various view put forward
 * <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; color: #404040;">Definition: The student takes note of all the arguments, stands, opinions and views, analyzes and consolidates them and presents them to the group at certain points during the COI as a summary or a conclusion.

> E.g. "First we talked about this"..."Then A said this"..."B then said"..."Now we are talking about X", etc. (Ji xin)
 * <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; color: #404040;">Examples: “So we can all agree that...”, “We started out with this stand... and now we have come to this conclusion....” (Iram)
 * <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse;">take account of all the opinions that have been raised throughout the discussion, and puts all of them into picture.

<span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; color: #404040;">5. <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate; color: #000000;">Invites others to join in the conversation > e.g., A member of the discussion may be too shy to share an opinion, so one must have the tact to understand this and invite her to speak up. (Hui Jun)
 * <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; color: #404040;">Ask others to discuss also E.g. "What do you think about this?" "You could talk more" (Aliza)
 * <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse;">Whenever there is a member somehow left out of the conversation, one must be able to invite her to share her views and opinions. This is a form of respect as it shows that one is not only concerned about her own opinions or the progress of the discussion, but also concerned about the wellbeing of others.

> Eg. "So what do you think about that, _?" <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate; color: #000000;">(Yun TIng) > When student notices that someone is not voicing out their opinion or is not involved in the discussion, she invites the student to join in. > Examples: > Student: Hey (name), what is your opinion on this matter? > Student: What do you think of (topic)? (Joanne)
 * <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse;">Allows others to be able to insert their views by extending a verbal invitation
 * <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; color: #404040;">Explanation:

<span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; color: #404040;"><span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate;">6. <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate; color: #000000;">Willing to modify her views in the light of evidence presented
 * <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; color: #404040;">When other people give more reasonable explanations, she will change her own opinions to suit it. E.g. "I think that's right, so now I think that..." "I feel that your opinions make more sense than mine, so now I think that..." (Aliza)


 * <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate; color: #000000;"><span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; color: #404040;">is willing to change her stand if there is substantial evidence provided eg. "oh right, that makes sense too" "I totally agree. I now agree with you" (Andrea)

> e.g., One may belief that the Sun moves because it appears to be moving, but when another person raises solid and empirical scientific evidence to show that the Sun does not move, one should be able to be objective to take in a valid argument. (Hui Jun)
 * <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate; color: #000000;"><span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; color: #404040;">This entails being receptive to constructive comments and opinions. Although a point brought up in the discussion is against one's own opinions or beliefs, own should not allow her personal prejudices to cloud over but be objective enough to see that someone else's point, although entirely different from her own, is more valid and should be accepted.

> Examples: “Oh, I get your point, I kinda agree with you so here is a an improved argument...”, “Wow, you’re right, I missed that loophole, I agree with you know.” (Iram)
 * <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse;">Definition: A student agrees to change her mind when she hears a convincing opposing argument and presents an improved argument.

> Eg. "Oh, okay, that's a good point. So " (Yun TIng) > Example: That's a good point. Thanks! So, (Leti) > E.g. "Okay, fine. I see some reason in your points." <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate; color: #000000;">(Yun Zhen) > E.g. "I find A's point convincing and I would like to change my previous stake on this issue. I agree with her stand because..." (Ji xin)
 * <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate; color: #000000;"><span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse;">Agrees to change her stand to some extent after hearing a convincing argument.
 * <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; color: #404040;">Explanation: Flexibility of the mind allows one to accept different views in consideration of the topic.
 * <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse;"> [Is finally brought over from the dark side to the light side through logic, reason and good argument.]
 * <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; color: #404040;"> When new evidence or perspectives is being brought up is more sound and reasonable than the previous, one is not stubborn and is able to acknowledge and refine her points.

<span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate;">7. <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate; color: #000000;">Respectfully engages with opposing points of view > E.g. "A, I understand your point. However I would like to bring up that..." (Ji xin)
 * <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; color: #404040;">When challenging a certain view, it is done objectively and respectfully instead of aggressively/ treating it like a personal attack.

8. Traces implications
 * <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; color: #404040;"> this indicates that the person got the point another person is trying to make and after consideration, tries to make known the consequences or effects of making that point.

<span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; color: #404040;">E.g. " By saying... it would mean...would happen. Right?" (Cherine)

9. Uncovers assumptions <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate; color: #000000;">
 * <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; color: #404040;">identifies assumptions made by other participants eg. "isn't that based on the assumption that..." "by saying..., you are assuming that..." (Andrea)

> E.g. "You are saying ... on the basis that... Am I right to say that?" (Cherine)
 * <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate; color: #000000;"><span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; color: #404040;">this indicates that the person got the point of another person and at the same time, is able to see the basis on which her argument will be able to stand

> Examples: “That point may be valid but you are presuming that...”, “That may happen, I understand your point, but in order for that to happen, you are assuming that...” (Iram)
 * <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse;">Explanation: The student fully comprehends another’s argument or point but notices certain assumptions and brings them to everyone’s attention.

> Eg. "So you say that, but could you provide some evidence to show that?" <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate;">(Yun TIng) > <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; color: #404040;"> > Explanation: Makes sure nobody randomly assumes things and leads to unstable arguments > Example: Wait, so what you're saying is ? Are you sure? (Leti) 10. Identifies fallacies >> Examples: "From what you said, I think there is a flaw in logic." "I think what you're saying contradicts what you said just now because..." (Rebekah)
 * <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate; color: #000000;"><span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; color: #404040;">Shed light on assumptions that others have made, suggests further clarification
 * <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; color: #404040;"> Definition: The student recognizes flawed reasoning in another participant's point-of-view.

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