Description Long

At the end of the workshop, the facilitators gather feedback from participants. Specific questions are asked about various aspects of the session, such as individual methods, facilitation, and overall engagement. To respond, participants stand in the field that best matches their opinion (1, 2 or 3). To avoid revealing their answers to others, they keep switching between fields until the facilitator calls out: “1, 2 or 3 – last chance... time’s up!” Only when “stop!” is called does their choice become final. After that, no further movement is allowed. Alternatively, the familiar theme tune from the TV show “1, 2 or 3” can be played.

Field 1: I didn’t like it

Field 2: I thought it was okay

Field 3: I liked it

Once all responses have been collected, facilitators may ask follow-up questions — particularly to those in fields 1 and 2 — to understand what could be improved. If time permits, participants in field 3 can also be invited to share what they found positive. The facilitators may record how many participants rated different aspects of the workshop as poor, average or good.

Preparation

• Prepare three fields using tape or chalk and number them 1, 2 and 3.
• Prepare specific feedback questions relating to different aspects of the workshop.
• Variation: Download or have ready a YouTube video with the theme tune from the quiz show “1, 2 or 3”, so it can be played when it’s time for the questions.

Execution

1. The facilitator explains the activity and the meaning of the fields: 1 = not good, 2 = average, 3 = good.
2. Ask one of the prepared feedback questions and invite participants to choose a field by standing in it.
3. Participants move from one field to another until the facilitator calls out: “1, 2 or 3 – last chance... time’s up!” At that moment, everyone stands on their final chosen field. Alternatively, the quiz show theme tune can be played instead of the countdown.
4. Note the number of participants in each field.
5. Ask follow-up questions to those standing in fields 1 and 2 to explore what could be improved.

Hints from experience

• Make sure there is enough space for participants to stand comfortably in each field.
• It is recommended to play the theme tune from “1, 2 or 3”, as it adds to the fun and energy of the activity.
• If not, the facilitator should feel confident enough to call out loudly: “1, 2 or 3 – last chance... time’s up!”
• Ask further follow-up questions once participants have chosen their field.

References

This method was developed during the Crealab Winter School 2022 by Arno Jordan, Alena Klemenjak, David Kramer, Kay Lüthi, Elia Lenz and Eric Lüber.