Case: Pluspoint RiverEvent

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06-11-2024 332 views 1

Pluspoint RiverEvent

The 'RiverEvent' positions itself as an exclusive event for architects on the water.

For the 2025 edition, this distinctive invitation has been created which will be presented to the target audience. The target audience includes architects, interior architects, project developers, and other key decision-makers in the construction industry.

The PlusPoint River Event showcases an exciting combination of activities and experiences along the river, as described on their website. However, sustainability is an important aspect that needs to be assessed. Your task is to evaluate whether this event incorporates sustainable choices.

“PlusPoint River Event is an event where sustainability choices have been made.”

We are curious to hear your thoughts!

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Assignments for students

“PlusPoint River Event is an event where sustainability choices have been made.”

What to do?
Gather arguments for and against this statement by thoroughly analyzing the event details on the provided website. Use online resources as needed to support your analysis. Your work should include:

Arguments For: Identify specific examples or practices mentioned on the website that suggest sustainable choices.
Arguments Against: Point out any elements that could be seen as lacking in sustainability or where improvements could be made.
Conclusion: Formulate a balanced opinionBeing able to know whether something is fact or opinion, is very important when reading news or watching an advert for example.
• A fact is something that can be proved to be correct.
• An op… Read more based on the arguments you’ve collected.

Submit your findings by clicking on the ‘Core’ tab and uploading your work. Start with a draft to ensure your responses are comprehensive and clear.

Practical guidelines:
Make sure your arguments are well-supported by examples from the website or related resources. Use clear and concise language, and provide evidence where applicable.

Criteria

Quality of Argumentation:

- Pass: Arguments are relevant and logically structured.
- Merit/Distinction: Arguments are supported by strong evidence, reflect critical thinking, and provide a thorough evaluation of sustainability.

Core assignments for students

Discover whether you master the essence of this case by completing the corresponding core assignments. If necessary, you can share your answers with your teacher or supervisor.

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Corner debate | Group activity

For making a choice or deciding on a point of view
The students are given a question/assignment/proposition with a list of choices. Each of these choices is assigned a particular location in the classroom, for example, a corner. Individual students choose one of these corners. (The choices are quickly written down on paper, so that you can’t see what your friends have written).
Students go to their ‘chosen’ corner. They talk in pairs about their choice and look into the arguments. This can lead to a class discussion. If necessary, students join another group. Which group is able to attract the most ‘defectors’?
Students return to their places and write down the most important arguments for each of the choices.

Group discussion (or problem-solving discussion) | Dialogue

Reflective discussion as part of a group, pooling knowledge/ideas/opinions with the aim of learning from this. A stimulus to creative, problem-solving and evaluative thinking.
Someone (teacher or student in a smaller group) is appointed as moderator. Without impinging on the subject matter, this person guides the discussion through the different phases (defining the problem, defining the scope of the subject, dissecting the problem, seeking solutions, discussing propositions, formulating the conclusion).
Pitfall: students must have sufficient background knowledge.
Variants: one empty chair, carousel discussion, triangular discussion, forum discussion/panel, debate, with or without a role.

Learning discussion (or evaluation or discussion method) | Dialogue

Students learn how to find solutions for themselves (via diagrams, plans, outlines, etc.)
Discussion (individual or as part of a group) about the learning experiences of the student; the teacher acts as moderator and remains in the background. The emphasis is on (learning) how to identify learning moments: what could have been improved and how?

Student-led class discussion | Dialogue

A dialogue which is primarily student-led; this activity is primarily process-oriented.
Ideal for forming a personal vision and learning how to make subtle distinctions. As a rule, students communicate directly with each other; the teacher remains in the background.
Tip? Define the scope of the subject, help students to formulate decisions, conclude with an evaluation.

Teacher-led class discussion | Dialogue

A carefully managed dialogue in which students - through questioning - are invited to contribute their own ideas in a direction desired by the teacher. Effective control of the questioning is crucial.
Tip? Ask clear-cut questions, try to involve all the students, probe further, etc.

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