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Using Perspective Shifting to Understand Others ActivityUsing Perspective Shifting to Understand Others Activity
Publisher
Thoughtful Learning
Resource Details
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Grade
4th - 12th
Subjects
Social & Emotional Learning
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Resource Type
Activities & Projects
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For Teacher Use
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Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategies
Direct Instruction
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Year
2020
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Using Perspective Shifting to Understand Others

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Being able to see things from another's perspective is an important part of social awareness. A short activity permits scholars to practice perspective-taking, which in turn helps them develop empathy, appreciate diversity, and promote respect for others.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

casel, social awareness, diverse perspectives, perspective, social-emotional learning, similarities, similarities and differences, differences, self-awareness

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Project the provided perspective-shifting chart and have class members brainstorm the kinds of information they might list about themselves on the left side of their charts

Classroom Considerations

The activity might be difficult for some class members; therefore, circulate around the classroom and offer assistance to those who might be struggling

Pros

  • Includes a link to teacher support suggestions

Cons

  • None

Common Core

W.6.3.a W.7.3.a W.8.3.a W.9-10.3.a W.11-12.3.a

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