Setting class norms about behavior during group activities

An activity to establish norms for group discussions in class. This is done on the first day of class and serves two different beneficial purposes. First, it is a good first-group-activity, as the answer is nontrivial, and it is something where everyone feels equally qualified to contribute. Second and most importantly, it has the class establish norms for behavior in group work. (1 page)

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2017
Carl Wieman
CWSEI
CC BY-NC 3.0
Instructors: In-Class Activities and Active Learning
Engaging Students
Science Education Specialists
Instructors
Undergraduate