Better Global Future · Module 2: Learning from Diversity · worksheet

Learning from Diversity: Your first thoughts

Capture your own view before you hear anyone else's, then notice how other people's answers stretch it. Use it with steps 1 and 2 of the module.

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1 When you think about learning from diversity, what comes to mind first?

Note the experiences, people or places that come to mind, and where you feel at ease or challenged.

Step 1: Your initial thoughts
2 Where are you from, and is that an easy question for you to answer?

Write the short answer you usually give, then what it leaves out.

Step 1: Your initial thoughts
3 Which response felt familiar, and which felt unfamiliar?

Note the speaker and the idea. Watch for the response that is least like yours.

Step 2: Hear what others think
4 What did it add to your thinking?

Is there a kind of difference you had not thought about before?

Step 2: Hear what others think

Keep your reflections for yourself, or choose what you would like to share with others.