Overview
This “Recognizing and Reducing Bias” lesson plan [PDF] explores our knowledge of self through the Johari’s Window. The lesson plan targets a seasonal audience, though it will be useful at all developmental levels.
Objectives
At the end of the session trainees should be able to:
- Understand the concept of the Johari Window and how it can be used as a tool to improving our knowledge of self.
- Explain the benefits of shrinking our own blind spots and the hidden parts of ourselves in order to become more productive and effective.
- Identify next steps for recognizing their own agenda and reducing bias.
Looking For More on Audience Centered Experiences?
You can find much more self-guided learning and all of the materials for making yourself an ACE in the Audience Centered Experience Interpretation workbook.
You can find links to seasonal lesson plans which support this emerging skill set in the Audience Centered Experience Trainers’ Guide.