Lesson Plan

Walk in Their Shoes: Mastering Perspective Taking

Students will learn to view situations from multiple perspectives and cultivate empathy through interactive activities, a video, discussion, and a game.

This lesson enhances social understanding and empathy, essential skills for building positive relationships and resolving conflicts.

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Materials

Prep

Lesson Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Icebreaker

5 minutes

Step 2

Video Segment

8 minutes

Step 3

Slide Deck and Group Discussion

12 minutes

Step 4

Interactive Game: Walk in Their Shoes

15 minutes

Step 5

Wrap-Up and Reflection

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Walk in Their Shoes: Mastering Perspective Taking

Introduce the lesson and welcome students. Mention that today they will explore what it means to take another person's perspective.

What is Perspective Taking?

Explain what perspective taking means, provide a simple definition and real-life context.

Examples in Action

Give visual examples that illustrate perspective taking in everyday scenarios (e.g., a disagreement, a shared activity). Ask students to share their own examples.

Discussion Prompts

Present discussion prompts that encourage students to consider questions like 'How would you feel in this situation?' or 'What might be going on for the other person?'

Activity: Walk in Their Shoes

Explain the upcoming interactive game activity where students role-play different perspectives. Emphasize safety, respect, and openness during the game.

Wrap-Up & Reflection

Conclude the lesson by summarizing key points and inviting students to reflect on what they've learned about perspective taking.

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Discussion

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Game

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Walk in Their Shoes: Mastering Perspective Taking

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Bill Sylvia

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