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The best way to get to know someone is by interviewing them. Use a interviewing learning exercise that has individuals asking a new person questions like where they were born, what they did over the summer, goals for the year, and how many brothers and sisters they have.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use during back to school time and have class members pair up with someone they do not know well
- Provide clipboards for interviewers to use as they jot down the interviewees responses
- Have each pair present their interviews to the class
Classroom Considerations
- Best used for an ice breaker at the beginning of the school year or start of a new semester
- Monitor pairs to ensure discussions are respectful and appropriate
Pros
- A great way for classmates and teachers alike to get to know one another
- Provides prompts for interviewing
Cons
- None