Reflections
First Impressions can bring up many issues related to stereotypes. Students should have an easy time relating to this exercise. Use these simple questions to get you started with your your group.
Discover
1. What was this event like for you?
2. How did it feel to have people talk to you the way they
did? Why?
Connect
1. Where else do you experience the group dynamics that you
witnessed here?
2. Do you believe you communicate with people about others
sometimes wrong? Have you ever been misunderstood?
Create
1. The next time you work with a group of people, what will
you be more sensitive to as you reflect on this exercise? How will
you demonstrate this level of awareness?
2. What are three things you can do when working with people
you perceive as 'different' from you? If you did these things, how
do you think people would perceive you?