Lesson Plan

Empathy Building

Develop empathy by understanding varied perspectives, enabling the student to recognize and appreciate different viewpoints for personal growth.

This lesson enhances emotional intelligence and personal growth by encouraging the student to consider viewpoints beyond their own.

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Prep

Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Discussion

10 minutes

Step 2

Empathy Exercise

15 minutes

Step 3

Reflection and Journaling

10 minutes

Step 4

Wrap-up and Review

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome to Understanding Different Perspectives

Introduce the concept of understanding different perspectives. Explain that everyone sees the world uniquely based on their experiences. Use this slide to set the stage for the discussion on empathy.

Visualizing Diversity

This slide should display images and animations that depict diverse scenarios (e.g., family dynamics, school life, cultural celebrations) to visualize differences in perspective.

Different Angles

Guide the student to think about a situation from two different viewpoints. Prompt with questions: 'How might your friend see this situation differently?'

Bringing Empathy to Life

Summarize the importance of empathy by understanding perspectives. Encourage the student to apply these ideas in their life.

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Activity

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Perspective and Empathy

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Stephanie Rensch

Tier 3
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