Icebreakers for closing
In clinicals, we have a pre- and a post-conference, where we talk about what we are going to learn, and then later, what we did learn or do. For the post-conference, I am going to borrow a tradition from a group I used to lead, and that is "one good thing." No matter how scary or frustrating the day has been for the students, I will challenge them to list one good thing about it. It can be some valuable (yet painful) lesson they may have learned, or a kind helping hand just when they needed it, or any number of things. But I think this is a great way to close out a meeting too, and some appreciation for others may be expressed as well, which is always nice.
I really like this idea as well! When i coach gymnastics, we always sit together just before class ends and talk about "one good thing". It definately helps get the athletes in a positive frame of mind.
In class, i like this idea, as it forces them to reflect on everything they did that day. This only further ingrains in their minds what they learned.
I like this method as well. During post conference, I ask my students to summarize their day and come up with one thing that they learned. That way other students learn from it as well.
This is an excellent idea! Alot of times students do not like one thing or another that has happened throughout the day. This exercise will teach them that everything that happens is for their betterment. Accept it, learn from it and move on.
I like this idea. It is a way to regroup for everyone and end on a positive note.
