Pro-Democracy Teaching and Learning Repository

Developing a Civic Identity

Description

This handout describes a two-part civic identity mapping exercise. It is useful in project work, in identifying areas of civic work that you are best suited for. This resource is useful for undergraduate students, graduate students, and professionals. 

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Topics

  • Civil & Human Rights
  • Democratic Governance, Constitutional Guardrails
  • Equitable Voice & Agency
  • Leading with Integrity, Public Ethics
  • Representation & Inclusion

Resource Type

  • Interactive Exercise or Project
  • Homework Assignment
  • Handout (with instructions)

Time Commitment

  • 1–2 Hours

Materials Needed

Large pieces of paper (for share-out), or individual computers for students to fill in information.

Recommended or Required Reading

This exercise works best after students have been introduced to the nuances of civic engagement

Additional Information

This resource was completed with support from a 2024-25 Courses and Programs Teaching Innovation Grant from WPI's Morgan Teaching & Learning Center.