Definition
One of the most unpredictable factors in a classroom is the people — where they come from, what they believe in, and how they’re going to interact with each other.
Likewise, one of the most powerful forces in a classroom is the people-the connections they can make, the ways they offer support and empathy, and the lightbulb moments that arrive through their exchange. Developing supportive social interaction means designing collaborative processes in which learners can gather, observe, listen, think, communicate, negotiate and act with others with different perspectives, practices, and cultures. A keyword is supportive-this is the practice of harnessing the power of human connection to create transformative learning experiences for students.
Research Ties
Read more about this method’s ties to literature on teaching, learning and responsible leadership
Signature Moves
Case Studies
Real-life examples from educators around the world.
Hands-on feedback through card games
The “sheep scale” sets a joyful tone in the classroom
Easy ways to break the ice and use i5 everyday
How professors are acknowledging and bridging divides with students
Students write team charters to work better together
COIL Model sees institutions collaborating around the world
Two classrooms across the globe engage in cross-cultural exchanges