Identity means being a completely consistent
and equal person to everybody you come in contact with. The
idea that someone has about
himself is self-image or self-concept.
Story Telling
We got a group
assignment to make a story
based on different pictures we received.
In what order it was, did not matter.
Together with other international and Danish students we created a story. The story went as follows:
Once, a bird dropped his can of paint on the roof of a man.
The man did not mind. He painted his house in all colors of the rainbow. He also planted several exotic plants in his front yard.
The entire street came to watch his work. Everyone was so fascinated that they also went to work. One transformed his house into a boat, the other a hot air balloon, a mosque, a castle or an acropolis.
The result was that the street became a new street: A multicultural, international street.
Together with other international and Danish students we created a story. The story went as follows:
Once, a bird dropped his can of paint on the roof of a man.
The man did not mind. He painted his house in all colors of the rainbow. He also planted several exotic plants in his front yard.
The entire street came to watch his work. Everyone was so fascinated that they also went to work. One transformed his house into a boat, the other a hot air balloon, a mosque, a castle or an acropolis.
The result was that the street became a new street: A multicultural, international street.
Reflection:
This was a very good activity, because we had to work together with different people with different nationalities. This made it even more interesting, because we had to tell the story in our own language. In this way, everyone had their own input into the activity. Everyone could give a piece of themselves, making the story a multicultural story. A story in which everyone could be himself. This made the activity fun and enjoyable.
Definitely an activity that you can do with big and small children. A good introduction so that children feel safe and feel that they are accepted for who they are. Regardless of language, gender, ...
This was a very good activity, because we had to work together with different people with different nationalities. This made it even more interesting, because we had to tell the story in our own language. In this way, everyone had their own input into the activity. Everyone could give a piece of themselves, making the story a multicultural story. A story in which everyone could be himself. This made the activity fun and enjoyable.
Definitely an activity that you can do with big and small children. A good introduction so that children feel safe and feel that they are accepted for who they are. Regardless of language, gender, ...
Links identity with
comment
http://www.hgjb.nl/voor-jou/themas/wie-ben-ik/belangrijk-om-te-ontdekken-wie-je-bent-166.html
The
article is about
young people who are constantly looking
at themselves: Who am I? Where am I? ... . All
questions that children can ask you.
We as teachers all come into contact with students who are looking for themself, their identity, ... . Therefore we need to support them in their quest. We must prepare ourselves for these situations, questions, subjects, ... .
That's why I chose this article because I find this very important and I feel that it is our job to support and help the children find their own way. You must be an example for the children, making them feel safe and feel appreciated. This is an important asset that we as teachers must possess and pass on to our students.
We as teachers all come into contact with students who are looking for themself, their identity, ... . Therefore we need to support them in their quest. We must prepare ourselves for these situations, questions, subjects, ... .
That's why I chose this article because I find this very important and I feel that it is our job to support and help the children find their own way. You must be an example for the children, making them feel safe and feel appreciated. This is an important asset that we as teachers must possess and pass on to our students.
http://books.google.be/books?hl=nl&lr=&id=ICIUTS7N0wAC&oi=fnd&pg=PA7&dq=boek+identiteit+en+interculturaliteit&ots=tmalyiQTP_&sig=XTuAS8LS0sdCYRWb_7ogNdxT35s#v=onepage&q=boek%20identiteit%20en%20interculturaliteit&f=false
In the recent past, there have been a lot of incidents in Brussels. The book "Identity
and interculturality. Identity Construction in young people in Brussels' extensively
highlights a number of issues with the underlying causes. In this book, young
people and social scientists from different disciplines express their views about the
problem of identity in the metropolitan, Brussels context. The explicit purpose of
the collection is to stimulate awareness and intercultural engagement. The book
arises from the project Ideal Brussels Kif Kif and the Flemish Community. This was
intended to encourage reflection on oneself, others and the city. The result is a
book that contains three parts: a theoretical, a practical and a mixed part.
Comment:
The events of this book have taken place in the capital of Belgium, Brussels. The message and practical activities of the book can however be used for everyone. In each country, region, city and village interculturality is present, so you can work anywhere with this subject. Just like in a classroom. In a classroom with children there is also interculturality. It is important that you give your children the right message, but for that you have to first have a clear idea about interculturality in your class, village, country, around the world, ... . Therefore, this book can also be an inspiration for different situations and activities that you can do with children.
The events of this book have taken place in the capital of Belgium, Brussels. The message and practical activities of the book can however be used for everyone. In each country, region, city and village interculturality is present, so you can work anywhere with this subject. Just like in a classroom. In a classroom with children there is also interculturality. It is important that you give your children the right message, but for that you have to first have a clear idea about interculturality in your class, village, country, around the world, ... . Therefore, this book can also be an inspiration for different situations and activities that you can do with children.
http://www.gripvzw.be/acties/scholen/lespakketten/educatieve-lespakketten-leerkrachten/130-fijn-anders-zijn-lo.html
This is a
project about how 'everybody is different', on which you could work intensively
for an entire week together with the children. It is a project that you can do
with children of primary school.
This project has made me realise, that everyone is different. And that we have to think about this fact nowadays. Especially as a teacher. You have to pass on the message "everyone is different" to your students, so that they realize that not everyone is the same and that we have to learn how to interact with each other. Therefore I think this project is very suitable to the theme and to apply it to pupils. These activities ensure that students gain a broader perspective on "everyone is different". This is also the goal of the project. They broaden their view and learn to accept everyone for who they are. Everyone is different and that makes our world unique.
This project has made me realise, that everyone is different. And that we have to think about this fact nowadays. Especially as a teacher. You have to pass on the message "everyone is different" to your students, so that they realize that not everyone is the same and that we have to learn how to interact with each other. Therefore I think this project is very suitable to the theme and to apply it to pupils. These activities ensure that students gain a broader perspective on "everyone is different". This is also the goal of the project. They broaden their view and learn to accept everyone for who they are. Everyone is different and that makes our world unique.
http://www.jufjanneke.nl/Project%20dit%20ben%20ik.htm
This is a project to work on at the beginning of the school year. In a fun and playful way, pupils get the message that everyone is different and that we must learn to respect each other for how we are. Everyone is unique and that is a fact that we must accept.
This project is perfect to do with students in primary school. You can also do this project in a secondary school. Only then you should adjust the activities so that the students are challenged more. The level of this project is for students in primary school. But is not excluded for students of secondary education.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULb8YFAR70o
Identity can have a different meaning if you look at it from different
aspects. We often think immediately
that we get a
passport that proves that we are a citizen of a country, region.
Identity can however be expressed in many ways, as we see in the movie about art. We do not often think about it, but artists often express their identity, who they are, their feelings, ... .
By using this video in your lessons, you can also point out to students that there is a message behind art (street art). And often, the identity of the artist is reflected in his art.
To make this more clear to students, you can also work with them around the theme of street art. Because many artist express themselves in the street, street art often contains multiple identities from different artists. This also causes the students to create a broader view on identity, street art, ... .
Identity can however be expressed in many ways, as we see in the movie about art. We do not often think about it, but artists often express their identity, who they are, their feelings, ... .
By using this video in your lessons, you can also point out to students that there is a message behind art (street art). And often, the identity of the artist is reflected in his art.
To make this more clear to students, you can also work with them around the theme of street art. Because many artist express themselves in the street, street art often contains multiple identities from different artists. This also causes the students to create a broader view on identity, street art, ... .
Reflection
An important part of Identity is freedom. Freedom means to be themselves in what you do.
The relationship between freedom and identity can be seen in different ways.
You are who you want to be. What I am is an expression of a free choice you make. You decide what you want to, without being affected by others. Out of interest and voluntary choice. As long as you can choose for yourself, you wil keep your own identity. So choosing for yourself is an important part of your identity.
By choosing for yourself, you can take your own responsibility and things can develop which can be beneficiary for everybody in society.
The relationship between freedom and identity can be seen in different ways.
You are who you want to be. What I am is an expression of a free choice you make. You decide what you want to, without being affected by others. Out of interest and voluntary choice. As long as you can choose for yourself, you wil keep your own identity. So choosing for yourself is an important part of your identity.
By choosing for yourself, you can take your own responsibility and things can develop which can be beneficiary for everybody in society.
Words of the session
Modernisation:
The concept of modernization refers primarily to the set of related social changes that have occurred since the industrial revolution.
Marginalisation:
Process by which individuals or groups end up in the margins of society.
Convention:
A written agreement which is of binding nature between two or more States or international public institutions.
Ideology:
Ideology is the set of ideas about human beings, human relationships and the organization of society.
Dear Emmely,
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI really enjoyed your page - you have collected some useful resources and thanks for sharing the Belgian links. I also liked your reflection and the fact that you include the concept freedom as part identity.
Could you make the links active? This will make it a lot easier for your readers.
Best,
Lilian