Methods for familiarising, overcoming tension, learning about expectations, and giving participants a break in the teaching process.
A Part of Me
An easy method to use for making the beginning of the course more lively. It also works in groups where the participants are already familiar with each other.
Getting to Know Each Other & Ice Breaking
Life Trees
This is an intensive and time consuming method for getting to know each other; therefore, it is only useful in situations where participants will spend a longer period of time together.
Getting to Know Each Other & Ice Breaking
Partner Interview
This is an effective method for overcoming the stiffness typical when beginning work in groups where the participants are not familiar with each other.
Getting to Know Each Other & Ice Breaking
Bee Hive
This method promotes interaction within the group, helps participants absorb the presented information, and gives them the opportunity to present their questions or further needs.
Giving Participants’ a Rest, Interaction & Sharing Experience
House, Tree, and a Dog
This is a highly entertaining exercise for breaking the ice, but it also highlights in a tangible way the problems involved in the collaboration process.
Giving Participants’ a Rest
Learning Names
People will memorise all of the participants’ names in a short period of time.
Getting to Know Each Other & Ice Breaking
Relating to the Topic
Besides getting to know each other, this method provides the trainer with some insights in the participants’ backgrounds, motivations, and interests. In addition, the participants start becoming familiar with the course content.
Getting to Know Each Other & Ice Breaking
Introduction Round
The most common method for participants to introduce themselves.
Getting to Know Each Other & Ice Breaking