Icebreaker activity to demonstrate need for effective communication and awareness of challenges in intercultural communication. Detailed instructions, materials and related resources available at University of
Paper Chain Activity
Simple icebreaker activity adapted from TeamSTEPPS resources. Teams of 4-6 students compete to create the longest paper chain using provided materials (white, pink, yellow, and
Music Improvisation Activity
Icebreaker activity in which interprofessional students, facilitated by musicians, interact and ‘communicate’ with each other using simple instruments. Activity is followed by a debriefing session
Introducing Another Profession
Students work in interprofessional pairs. Students explain five basic features of their profession to each other in layman’s terms. In the large group, students introduce
Introduce Your Profession Videos
Interprofessional teams indicate what they would like to learn about other professions in their group. Uni-professional groups develop short video presentations to convey key information