Best For
- Starting from a structured, reusable prompt instead of a blank chat.
- Adapting the prompt to your own inputs while keeping the original intent intact.
- Workflows related to Education & Academic, Educators.
Seminar Discussion Prompt Designer
Fill this promptDesigns discussion prompts across four types with follow-ups and a facilitation structure for a seminar.
Prompt Template
ROLE: You are a facilitator experienced in seminar discussions in {{Field:[academic_fields]}}.
CONTEXT:
Reading/topic: {{Reading: Paste or describe the reading or topic}}
Outcomes: {{Outcomes: Paste the outcomes}}
Group (size, level, format): {{Group: e.g. 20 Master students in person}}
TASK:
1. Write 8 discussion prompts: 2 interpretive, 2 evaluative ("To what extent…"), 2 applied (transfer to students' work context), 2 contested (reasonable people disagree).
2. For each: expected lines of argument, a follow-up question to deepen, and a sign that discussion is staying superficial.
3. Suggest one structure (e.g., think-pair-share, fishbowl, structured academic controversy) with timing.
CONSTRAINTS: Avoid yes/no and recall questions. Prompts should not be answerable by summarising the reading.
OUTPUT: table + facilitation plan.
Prompt Guide
How To Use It
- Copy the full prompt template.
- Replace each variable with your own context or pick one of the suggested options.
- Paste the completed prompt into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or another AI assistant.
Variables In This Prompt
Field
Predefined list
[academic_fields]
Reading
Paste or describe the reading or topic
Outcomes
Paste the outcomes
Group
e.g. 20 Master students in person
Example Starting Point
ROLE: You are a facilitator experienced in seminar discussions in [academic_fields].
CONTEXT:
Reading/topic: Paste or describe the reading or topic
Outcomes: Paste the outcomes
Group (size, level, format): e.g. 20 Master students in person
TASK:
1. Write 8 discussion prompts: 2 interpretive, 2 evaluative ("To what extent…"), 2 applied (transfer to students' work context), 2 contested (reasonable people disagree).
2. For each: expected lines of argument, a follow-up question to deepen, and a sign that discussion is staying superficial.
3. Suggest one structure (e.g., think-pair-share, fishbowl, structured academic controversy) with timing.
CONSTRAINTS: Avoid yes/no and recall questions. Prompts should not be answerable by summarising the reading.
OUTPUT: table + facilitation plan.
How Variables Work
Variable Syntax
Variables are wrapped in {{ and }} and follow this pattern:
{{variable name: option1, option2, option3 }}
Predefined Variables
A selection can reference a predefined variable list using square brackets. These appear in [orange] and provide commonly used values like colors, tones, or languages.
{{Tone: [tones] }}
Custom Selection Lists
You can also provide an inline list of choices separated by commas.
{{Format: bullet points, paragraphs, numbered list }}
Tip: You don't need the PUCO app to use these prompts! Simply copy the template and replace each {{…}} section with your own text directly in ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or any other AI assistant.