Triad principle

One method of working in Freinet pedagogical groups is the triad principle. Particularly in groups that have been working together for a longer period of time, fixed learning groups are put together consisting of three people from different institutions. The number 3 as a group size has a special meaning: it brings more dynamics to the group process than two people working together. However, 3 people usually also work together more effectively than groups of four, as each person takes on a task and no one can “rest” on the learning successes of the others. In fixed Freinet groups, e.g. in further training, the triad is a group that stays together for a longer period of time and uses reflection impulses to exchange ideas with each other, especially between meetings.