Selecting course topics – Step 2: Discussing the suggestion
Use Case
The initial suggestion becomes a reasoned selection, and contested concepts get discussed rather than quietly dropped. In the same chat used for Step 1, the educator asks a series of follow-up questions one at a time: critical questions about individual theories, a consolidated list of everything mentioned so far, a prioritization, and finally a rationale for the value of each topic in light of the learning objectives stated at the outset. Note: Enter the questions one by one, not as a block. All subject-matter judgments remain hypotheses and need to be checked.
Example Prompt
* Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is very controversial in the scientific community. Why should I still cover it?
* What about the theories on “mastery versus performance goals” and “growth versus fixed mindset”? Does it make sense to include these theories?
* Please create a comprehensive list of all theories of motivation mentioned so far in this chat.
* Which of the theories of motivation could I most easily leave out? Why are these the least important for my seminar?
* Which theories of motivation should I definitely cover?
* Please explain in detail what the added value is of covering the recommended theories of motivation in the seminar. Base your justification on the learning objectives I mentioned at the beginning.