AFFINITY DIAGRAMS
An Affinity Diagram is a way to organize information and determine how it is connected. A question is usually asked that children or adults have to answer. Anonymous responses represent the ideas of the entire group. Participation by everyone is encouraged. Ideas are generally written down on post-it notes. During a sharing session, ideas are categorized together and shared with the group.
At Primrose Hill School, Affinity Diagrams have been used in classrooms to gather information from students at morning meetings (Responsive Classroom). The questions that are generated usually focus on classroom academics, special events, or feelings about a certain topic.
Affinity Diagrams have also been used during faculty meetings. Statements and/or questions that are put forward serve as topics for discussion. The focus is always on teaching, learning, and increased student achievement.
An Affinity Diagram is a way to organize information and determine how it is connected. A question is usually asked that children or adults have to answer. Anonymous responses represent the ideas of the entire group. Participation by everyone is encouraged. Ideas are generally written down on post-it notes. During a sharing session, ideas are categorized together and shared with the group.
At Primrose Hill School, Affinity Diagrams have been used in classrooms to gather information from students at morning meetings (Responsive Classroom). The questions that are generated usually focus on classroom academics, special events, or feelings about a certain topic.
Affinity Diagrams have also been used during faculty meetings. Statements and/or questions that are put forward serve as topics for discussion. The focus is always on teaching, learning, and increased student achievement.
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