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Idea line up

Students visually line up (they can also stand in a “U” shape, with the middle of the U being neutral and the ends the extremes) themselves according to their opinion on a statement, for example from “I agree fully” to…

Phase 2: EngagingPreparation time: 10-30 minExecution time: < 30 minSynchronous

Students visually line up (they can also stand in a “U” shape, with the middle of the U being neutral and the ends the extremes) themselves according to their opinion on a statement, for example from “I agree fully” to “I don’t agree at all”, or “I have experienced this in some form”, or “I have never heard of this”. They then have the opportunity to have a dialogue with a student who is standing across the room from them.

Mixed Classroom phase?

Fase 2: Engaging

Mixed Classroom strategies?

Reduce anonymity
Structuring interaction with other perspectives
Creating “in between” spaces for interaction

For which total group size?

Up to fifty
Up to twenty five

How to execute: Individual or in groups?

Small group (2-4 pers)

Best practice of a particular Faculty?

None
Reduce anonymityStructuring interaction with other perspectivesCreating “in between” spaces for interactionActivating prior knowledgeSharing knowledge (brainstorming, exchanging ideas)Up to twenty fiveUp to fiftySmall group (2-4 pers)Working group roomGeneral applicabilityLanguage and communicationSocial SciencesEconomic SciencesHumanitiesLaw