Understanding Perspectives

Tara Buonanno Williams

Tier 3

Lesson Plan

Understanding Perspectives

Interpret perspectives of others

This lesson aims to help a 7th-grade student interpret the perspectives of others in social situations. By using the 'Brené Brown on Empathy' video, the student will learn about empathy and how to understand and connect with others' feelings. This lesson is important as it fosters empathy and improves social interactions, helping students build stronger relationships.

Audience

1 intelligent 7th grade student

Time

30 min

Approach

Materials

Pre-Test Quiz, Post-Test Quiz, Video: Brené Brown on Empathy, and Answer Key

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin by discussing what empathy is and why it's important in understanding others.
Explain how interpreting perspectives can improve social interactions.

Step 2

Pre-Test Quiz

5 mins

Administer the pre-test quiz to assess the student's initial understanding of empathy and perspective-taking.

Step 3

Video Viewing

5 mins

Watch the Brené Brown on Empathy video.
Encourage the student to take notes on the key points about empathy.

Step 4

Discussion

10 mins

Discuss the qualities of empathy mentioned in the video.
Ask the student to share their thoughts on how they might apply empathy in real-life situations.
Explore different perspectives in social interactions by discussing scenarios where people might have conflicting views and how empathy can help in understanding them.
Encourage the student to think about a time when they had a different perspective from someone else and how they resolved it.

Step 5

Post-Test Quiz

5 mins

Administer the post-test quiz to evaluate the student's understanding after the lesson.
Review the answers and provide feedback.

Step 6

Closure

5 mins

Summarize the key points of the lesson.
Encourage the student to reflect on how they can use empathy to interpret others' perspectives in their daily interactions.

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Quiz

Pre-Test Quiz

Quiz

Post-Test Quiz

Answer Key

This answer key provides the correct answers and reasoning for the pre-test and post-test quizzes.

What is empathy?

Understanding and sharing the feelings of another
Empathy involves understanding and sharing the feelings of another, which helps in connecting with others on a deeper level.

Why is it important to understand others' perspectives?

To build stronger relationships
Understanding others' perspectives helps in building stronger relationships by fostering empathy and cooperation.

Which quality is essential for empathy?

Connection
Connection is essential for empathy as it involves feeling with people and creating a bond based on shared understanding.

How can empathy improve social interactions?

By fostering understanding and respect
Empathy fosters understanding and respect, which are crucial for positive and effective social interactions.