-Students learn to work with people of various viewpoints and in a variety of social dynamics, particularly when groups are randomized
-No one is left behind, students become responsible for the well being of the community by ensuring that people are not allowed to fail
-Students experience accountability to a community within their assigned role
-Activities can be structured with time for students to reflect not only on the content knowledge which they have gained, but also upon the effectiveness of their communication and social interactions. Students can be guided towards awareness of areas for improvement in their social interactions.
-No one is left behind, students become responsible for the well being of the community by ensuring that people are not allowed to fail
-Students experience accountability to a community within their assigned role
-Activities can be structured with time for students to reflect not only on the content knowledge which they have gained, but also upon the effectiveness of their communication and social interactions. Students can be guided towards awareness of areas for improvement in their social interactions.