A Cry in the Crowd

Students analyse communication barriers and try to overcome them.

Two students (A and B) stand on opposite sides of the classroom; the rest stand in the middle. 

First round: Students A and B tell each other something; the students in the middle remain completely quiet.

Second round: They repeat the information; this time the students in the middle whisper.

Third round: A and B do the same again but this time the students in the middle talk at normal volume.

Fourth round: Students A and B repeat the procedure but this time the students in the middle shout.

The group can discuss the communication difficulties they have experienced.