Shared Purpose is a concept that can have many applications. It is not meant to be imposed, but must be accepted and/or believed. My students always make the most of the student government format we set up. The kids elect officers each marking period which promotes leadership. We elect a secretary to record the minutes, a president and vice president to run the meetings. Their teacher tries to stay as quiet as possible and act as facilitator. The idea is to promote ownership, and it works quite well… (Note: If the images below lack clarity, just click on the image for enhanced viewing. They were created using Comic Life.).
April 2, 2016 at 9:15 am
I love the comic and the agency of the kids here. The one who keeps yawning … do you know what’s going on there?
April 2, 2016 at 12:28 pm
Of course, like any observer, you HAD to focus on the one kid who’s not engaged! That was just my comment on the fact that, even when you plan the “perfect activity,” you might not get everyone on board, despite best planning and intentions! 🙂