First Impressions Video

Subgroup Size

Pairs

Duration

15 minutes

External Cost

No

Lesson Plan

Source

Brown, A., Carter, E., Doty, J., Evans, Z., Hennes, E., Monteith, M., Rand, R. (2017). Boiler Inclusion Project: First impressions. Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging. https://www.purdue.edu/diversity-inclusion/initiatives/index1.html

Tags:

  1. assumptions
  2. bias
  3. diversity
  4. empathy
  5. exclusion
  6. identity
  7. inclusion
  8. judging
  9. openness
  10. other awareness
  11. self-awareness
  12. stereotyping

We recommend that facilitators begin this activity by first introducing the Boiler Inclusion Project, and particularly paying special attention to Dr. Margo Monteith's presentation (Links). 

Facilitators may want to use the Tool First Impressions in conjunction with this activity.