From the Archive: The Disappearance of Neighborhood “Pick Up” Games and the Importance of Collaborative Learning
In my work with students of all ages in a variety of schools and treatment programs, I notice that many increasingly seem to struggle with group communication, decision-making, and
Engaging Groups in Meaningful Dialogue and Reflection While Practicing Decision-making and Consensus Building.
Engaging Groups in Meaningful Dialogue and Reflection While Practicing Decision-making and Consensus Building. Jen Stanchfield My last few posts have explored the power of p
More on helping students practice decision-making, compromise, and consensus through experiential activities -A funny story:
Last week I mentioned my favorite way to divide a group into teams using a “Which One?” scenario where partners practice compromise/decision-making. After reading the last entr
The Disappearance of Neighborhood Games. How Do We Help Students Continue to Learn from Play?
In my work with students in a variety of schools and treatment programs I have noticed over recent years that they increasingly seem to struggle with group decision-making. On the

