Movie Assignment: A Class Divided
After viewing the film, please answer the questions below. Note that questions may be in compound form. Although there is not a required word count for each question, you should be careful to answer each question completely and fully.
How does the film, A Class Divided, speak to diversity perspectives?
How were stereotypes introduced by Elliott? Why do you suppose they were effective?
Using theory, how did Elliott designate clear roles? Why do you suppose the students went along with it?
What was it like to be a blue-eyed student Day 1? In what ways was it different in Day 2? How did things change once the kids roles were switched?
Using the four dimensions of empowerment, examine and describe the process Elliott used to structure team empowerment.
Using theory and concepts describe how group identify was created by Elliott.
Using the textbook Reinventing Diversity, how does this film relate to the challenges and benefits of member diversity?
How do you believe this film, and the experiment, will change your perception and attitude towards diversity? What are the three key takeaways from A Class Divided?
