Learn from the mistakes of others. You can never live long enough to make them all yourself.
—Groucho Marx
Definition
Learning emerges through social interaction and, therefore, individuals multiply their learning opportunities.
Julia: I can see that clearly, and actually it seems pretty obvious since we are talking about classrooms where students get together to learn. Why is this singled out as a principle?
It depends on what classroom you have in mind. If it is a typical classroom, with rows of tables, or an amphitheater, chances are that the most interaction the students will have will be as they get into or out of their seats!
The setting plays a major role in allowing for interaction, although of ...
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