TTT - Group Work - Interactive Method (Opinion Barometer)

Opinion Barometer on Degrowth

Target Group: group of adults (here: the growl course)

Objective: "Circulation of view" and discussion about different statements. It can be used to open up a topic or the reflect a module/training/course.

Time: 30 minutes

Short Description: We will create a "cross" at the floor with two diametrical lines:

- "I agree - I disagree"

- "I thought a lot about it" - "I have never thought about it"

We have different statements and the people can find their position on the lines / at the cross.Some people share their opinion and explain why they decided to stay at their position. People can change position if they change their point of view during the discourse. After two or three questions we also invite the group to make some provocative statements on the topic to create a group discussion on different issues.

Statements about Degrowth (general):

"Everyone has the right to have a car." (--> equality vs. exploitation)

"A degrowth society can only be achieved only through revolution and protest."

"There can be growing (economic) sectors in a degrowth society."

"Degrowth should be spread all over the world." (--> does it relate to the Global South?) 

"In some regions of the world growth is important to fight poverty."

"Private ownership is an obstacle for degrowth."

"Self-restriction is a necessary part of degrowth."

Statements about Work in a degrowth society:

"In a degrowth society there is no work needed anymore." (or: "The concept of work is not useful anymore")

"The growl course is work for me."