Definition of Ice Breaker
Peter
(2010: 11-12) explain Ice Breaker is an active ice breaker that allows an
interactive way of getting to know some commonalities and differences within
the group. In addition BCIT Learning and
Teaching Centre(2010: 8)Ice breakers are used to help students feel at ease
about contributing in a cooperative environment
Deming (2004) Icebreaker is an activity designed to help people to
get to know each other and usually involves sharing names and other background
information. An icebreaker helps to clear the way for learning to occur by
making the learners more comfortable and encouraging conversation.
Collard
(2009: 50) as an ice-breaker, the directions are revised to read: "Each
group is to build a model representing what it takes to be successful in
college (or in this course)." After
building, each group has 3-5 minutes to explain its model, expressing what the
group members believe leads to success in college (or in this course). Record
qualities on the blackboard and discuss patterns afterwards. Group size should
be 4-6 students, taking into considering the number of groups and the resulting
time it will take for them to report on their models.
Drake
(2014: 3) Icebreakers help to create readiness for
learning, develop an environment conducive to learning, reduce student stress,
create expectations for interaction, support students social needs, and prepare
students for building an effective team,
It is particularly important to develop ice breakers
that enable students to get to know to you. their colleagues, the content, and
the technology that will be utilized in the course.
Based on
the explanation above the researcher conclude that Icebreakers are intended to
“break the ice “ by helping people get to know each other and help group
members work together as a team. Icebreakers are generally quick and easy to
complete. Their singular goal is to help participants become more familiar with
members of the group.
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