Perspective Taking Empathy Lesson #2

What is the definition of EMPATHY? Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. Being empathetic is a conscious decision. I CAN…recognize and share the feelings and perspective of others.

“Never judge a person until you’ve walked a mile in their moccasins”

What do you think it means to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes?

Young Peace Leaders: Cultivating Empathy

What was the most memorable moment in the video?

The process of viewing a situation from another’s point of view Perspective Taking The process of viewing a situation from another’s point of view

BIG QUESTION What challenged, changed, or confirmed what I already knew? At first I thought, but… I had to rethink… My understanding changed when… I was right / wrong about…

Why is it important at an individual level and a more global level to understand and respect each other's experiences?

Model

Today you are going to choose a shoe and imagine the real life of the person who owns the shoe. Using the graphic organizer, answer the questions. Then, on the back, write a paragraph synthesizing the information from your graphic organizer to tell a story about the person who walks in that shoe.

Discussion How is it important to take be able to take the perspective of your peers? How does it change the way you treat your peers? Teachers? How does perspective taking make our school a better place?