CURRICULUM GUIDE FOR S.C. TEACHER CADET COURSE | EXPERIENCING EDUCATION, TENTH EDITION
Theme I: Experiencing Learning
Unit 1: Awareness and Reflection
Me from All Angles
*Optional lesson
Objective: Students will be able to select and explain visuals, both literal and symbolic,
that represent themselves.
Essential Question: Who am I? Who am I not?
Note: The instructor may choose the poster/picture display or the tri-fold mobile product.
Activities:
Poster/Picture Display
1. Display about ten or fifteen posters or pictures in your classroom. Try to include a
diversity of people, places, activities, races, genders, ages, and interests.
Number the visuals consecutively.
2. Tell the students to examine and interpret the pictures to identify characteristics of
themselves. Allow them to walk around the room to examine the visuals and complete
the handout entitled “’Me from All Angles Picture Display.” When viewing the pictures,
each student will select a picture that portrays his (a) real self, (b) secret self, and
(c) never self.
3. Ask each student to explain his/her choices (either some or all) to the class.
4. If time permits, students can use the same posters/pictures and questions in relation to
a favorite teacher.
Tri-Fold Mobile
An alternative to this activity is to ask students to create a tri-fold mobile as a
homework assignment. They will follow the instructions on the handout to create
a three-sided mobile that illustrates the three facets of themselves: (a) real self, (b)
secret self, and (c) never self. Then have each student share his tri-fold mobile and
rationale for his choices of photos.
Materials:
• Variety of posters or pictures (10-15), each numbered
• Handout: “Me from All Angles” Picture Display or
• Handout: “Me from All Angles” Mobile
Assessment:
Students may write a reflection based on their choices and attach that reflection to the “Me
from All Angles” Picture Display handout or “Me from All Angles” Mobile handout. These can
be graded as minor assignments or portfolio entries.
Time:
45 minutes
Standards:
I.1.2: Students will evaluate themselves as diverse individuals, learners, and community
members.
I.1.3: Students will examine and appreciate others’ diversity.
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