Activity: Reflecting on and Sharing Your Identity Wheel
There are a number of identity wheel exercises available to encourage reflection, build, community and further engage with each other. Below are two examples adapted by the University of Michigan College of Literature, Sciences and Arts. For further information about how to use these wheels, visit https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/inclusive-teaching/.
Purpose
This activity can be used to help the mentoring pair learn more about one another or find common ground which promotes inclusion, empathy and community.
Time
35-45 minutes (10-15 minutes individually, 25-30 minutes for discussion)
Materials
Identity wheel (such as the Personal and Social Identity Wheels from the University of Michigan Literature, Science, and Arts), writing utensil
Who
Complete the map individually and then discuss the experience with your mentoring partner.
What
- Fill in your identity wheel individually.
- Reflect personally on the process.
- Share your experience with your mentoring partner.
Tips
Dedicate one of your early meetings to use this tool as a way to share your lived experience as a way to deepen the mentoring relationship.
Materials
Download the instructions for this activity.
Activity from the University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and Arts.
Activity from the University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and Arts.
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