Lesson Plan

Walk in Their Shoes Lesson Plan

Students will engage in an intimate, 15-minute group activity to explore and appreciate different perspectives, enhancing empathy through personalized role-play and discussion.

Fostering empathy through a focused, small group role-play helps students appreciate diverse viewpoints and builds effective interpersonal communication.

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Preparation for Activity

3 minutes

Step 1

Quick Introduction and Setup

3 minutes

Step 2

Focused Role-Play Activity

7 minutes

Step 3

Personalized Group Reflection

5 minutes

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Walk in Their Shoes

Introduce the lesson tailored for a small, engaged group of 5 students. Communicate the significance of understanding multiple viewpoints.

Why Perspective-Taking?

Highlight the key point of perspective-taking and its benefits. Keep the explanation concise due to the small group size.

Activity Instructions

Explain the activity details suited for a group of 5. Stress on role assignment and quick discussions.

Group Reflection

Facilitate a quick reflection session. Ask each student to share a key insight from their role-play experience.

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Walk in Their Shoes

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