Identity

“Mapping Identity for Curriculum Work”Congdon, Stewart, and White

In the Classroom

• Role as teachers

• “Hidden Curriculum”

• Assumptions, values, and beliefs

• Identity in Curriculum

Identity Categories

• Religious Identity

• Gender and Sexual Identity

• Geographical Identity

• Family Identity

Identity Categories

• Age Identity

• Economic Identity

• Political Identity

• Recreational Identity

Identity Categories

• Aesthetic Identity

• Racial/Ethnic Identity

• Occupational Identity

• Health and Body Identity

Lesson Idea

Identity as a “Big Idea”

Frida Kahlo Chuck Close

Activity

• Shield of Identity

• Materials: • sketchbook• markers• colored pencils

Why a Shield?

• Represent a Coat of Arms

• Know who we are as teachers

• Help students form their identity

Shield of Identity

• Step 1: Draw a shield. Divide the shield into 4 separate sections.

• Step 2: Determine which 4 identity categories you relate to the most.

• Step 3: Draw a picture in each section of the shield that represents your most meaningful identity categories.

• Step 4: Share and explain your Shield of Identity with your Studio.

Identities

Religious Identity Aesthetic Identity

Racial/Ethnic Identity Occupational Identity

Gender and Sexual Identity Geographical Identity

Family Identity Health and Body Identity

Age Identity Economic Identity

Political Identity Recreational Identity

Extension Activity

• Studio Discussion:• What similarities and differences do you notice

among your Shield of Identities? • Why do you think these similarities and

differences exist?• Why do some people value one identity over

another?• How can you address identity in your

classroom?

Extension Activity

• Studio Shield of Identity• Collaborate with your studio and find identities

which you all value

Identity in the Classroom

• Diversity

• Awareness