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History and Core Values of the Living Library
Friday, May 16, 2025 4:30 PM - 18:30
Via Carpaccio, 14, 09121 Cagliari CA, Italy
History and Core Values of the Living Library
Friday, May 16, 2025 4:30 PM - 18:30
Via Carpaccio, 14, 09121 Cagliari CA, Italy
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As a following activity during the workshop, we introduced you to the concept of the Living Library, a powerful tool for promoting understanding, empathy, and dialogue among diverse individuals.
During that activity, you:
- Explore Biases and Stereotypes: Through the "Step Forward" game, you experienced how privilege affects lives differently and reflect on your own perceptions and prejudices.
- Discovered the Living Library: You learned about the history, philosophy, and values of the Living Library, including inclusion, diversity, empathy, and non-judgmental dialogue.
- Engaged in Meaningful Discussions: You questioned why we "Judge a book by its cover" and understand how the Living Library creates a safe space for marginalized voices to be heard.
This activity encourages open dialogue, challenges stereotypes, and helps participants become more aware of their biases, promoting a more inclusive mindset.
As additional resources, you can find the PowerPoint presentation used during the workshop and the complete guide to the game “Take a Step Forward.” Use it to refresh your memory and catch up on what you missed!
Take a look at the following video and listen carefully to Ronni Abergel, one of the founders of Human Library methodology and organization, and his perspective and experience in this field.
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Congratulations on your first steps! After you find out how the Living Library was created and how it developed, as well as what the goals and values are, try to remember what you learned. Think about everything you have learned so far about the Living Library and try to accomplish the following tasks:
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Tasks
Task no.1
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What made the biggest impression on you during the game "Take a step forward"? What did you learn about yourself and what about others? Did you have difficulty identifying with the role you got and stepping into his shoes? What surprised you the most when you looked around and saw where the other participants were?
Task no.2
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Let's do again a reflection on a discussion: "Why do we judge a book by its cover?". What is your perspective on that? How would you answer this question?
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Via Carpaccio, 14, 09121 Cagliari CA, Italy
Skills
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#active listening
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#Demonstrates an understanding of their own biases and behaviours when addressing stereotypes
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#Listens openly, without judgement
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#Sees the added value of such openness for his/her own personal and professional growth
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#Works effectively with learners from diverse backgrounds
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#comprehend non-verbal forms of communication
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#Critically reflecting and distancing oneself from one’s own perceptions, biases, and stereotypical constructions of reality
Organisers
Associazione Interculturale NUR
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