Skin Deep Discussion QuestionsDIVERSITY TRAINING WORKSHOP FOR TUTORS
(Video: "Skin Deep")
Before video (with a partner):
• What is your name? Does it have a meaning? How did you get your name?
• What is your ethnic and/or national background(s)?
• What is one thing many people may not know about people from your ethnic/and/or cultural background?
At mid point of video (with a partner):
• How have stereotypes affected how others see you? How have they affected you as a student?
• How have stereotypes affected how you see others from your own or other groups?
• How might stereotypes affect you as a tutor?
After video (in small groups)
Everyone in the group should read these guidelines before the group discussion:
• Remember the "ground rules" of respect, confidentiality, and assuming positive intentions.
• At the start of discussion, go around and introduce yourselves. If you feel comfortable doing so, you may also tell the group about your ethnic and/or national background(s).
• Those who want to can share some of the discussions they had with their partners during the video.
• Please choose someone in the group to take notes and someone to share the results of your discussion (especially question #5, below) with the whole group.
Then discuss the questions below:
1. What part of the video was most powerful for you? Why?
2. Which students in the video did you relate to most? Why?
(Names: Mark, Don, Tommy, Lisa, Dane, Brian, Khan, Judith, Gordon, Laurisa)
3. How can unspoken assumptions and stereotypes affect a tutoring session?
4. What might you change about the way you interact with people/tutees after watching this video?
5. What can tutors do to create a welcoming environment for all students?
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