Art-based Exploration  of Identity

This exercise can be done with pre- and in-service teachers but also with students, teacher teams at schools, etc.

We suggest homogenous groups in the sense of professional backgrounds, e.g., in-service teachers in specific groups

• Allow up to 2 hours / Groups of up to 15 people

• Use a simple but effective prompt such as:  "How would you visualize your teacher identity?"

• Allow a specific amount of time, using every material available and every form of expression. 

• Emphasize that it is not about artistic perfection but spontaneity. 

• After finishing, set up a little gallery. Now make time for a gallery walk, walk from exhibit to exhibit and allow everybody to explain what they created. Take time to admire :) and ask questions!

• Don't forget to give a title to your piece of art. 

• If someone feels like creating something digital - why not?

• Take it home, find some space for a little exhibit in the school premises, seminar rooms etc.