Critical Thinking Discussion Group

GROUP 1 : https://meet.google.com/sdd-bmxh-mcd

Spiro

Jeries Tubbeh

Nassim

Mayar

Leen

Group 1 – First Impressions

Question:
Why does Daniel initially think the people in the square are wasting time?

Possible ideas students may discover:

• His definition of productivity
  
  

• Cultural values about time
  
  

• Fast-paced modern lifestyle

GROUP 2: https://meet.google.com/oqx-mmcd-mqw

Ahmad

Hani

Nabeel

Tulay

Sara

Group 2 – Evidence in the Text

Question:
What details in the passage show that the square is important to the community?

Students may identify:

• Families sharing news
  
  

• Children playing
  
  

• Shop owners greeting people
  
  

• Social bonds forming

GROUP 3: https://meet.google.com/kwd-wspx-dwk

Ameer

Jeries Habib

Soufiyan

Omar

Rinata

Group 3 – Cultural Perspective

Question:
How does Daniel’s background influence the way he interprets what he sees?

Possible insights:

• Cultural conditioning
  
  

• Different values around work and time
  
  

• Bias in interpretation

GROUP 4: https://meet.google.com/oxb-kkmf-dcf

Rama

Sari

Samir Zeidan

Samir Abu Hamdan

Miral

Group 4 – Change in Understanding

Question:
What causes Daniel’s perspective to change during his stay?

Ideas may include:

• Direct participation
  
  

• Listening to locals
  
  

• Experiencing the culture rather than observing it

GROUP 5: https://meet.google.com/hnr-qbae-yob

Yazan

Nada

Fouad

Zeina

Group 5 – The Deeper Message

Question:
What is the author trying to teach readers about understanding other cultures?

Possible student conclusions:

• We judge others through our own lens
  
  

• Cultural humility is important
  
  

• Understanding requires time and openness