As we engage in experiences and relationships throughout our lives, our values may evolve or change. One way to understand the “why” behind our values is through storytelling. Use this activity with either a group or on your own to explore, interact, and reflect on the lived experiences that have shaped our values and the values of others.
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Identifying values through storytelling
Tool
30 minutes
By: Principled Innovation® (PI)
Educator-prep | Lifelong learners
Making connections:
Principled Innovation asks us to work with others and recognize the limits of our own knowledge so that we can better understand and tackle the complex issues our communities face.
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