The Extraordinary Teaching Project: Ensemble-Building Games: The “Yes” Game

AmyRuth McGraw uses icebreakers to improve student learning and motivation. Ensemble-building exercises encourage a more personal connection to class discussions and course material and help students to take the intellectual risks necessary for deep understanding.

In this bonus video, Professor McGraw describes the ice breaker game “Yes” and how playing it helps her class to communicate better. Key aspects of this strategy include student participation, teacher immediacy, and student motivation.

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