Lesson Plan
Walk in Their Shoes
Students will explore how personal and cultural biases shape understanding by analyzing a shared scenario from two viewpoints and crafting two empathetic responses that validate differing perspectives.
Building empathy and perspective-taking helps students navigate conflicts, deepen social-emotional skills, and foster inclusive classroom culture. Recognizing bias and cultural lenses prepares learners for real-world collaboration and respectful dialogue.
Audience
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Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Vocabulary Preview
5 minutes
Step 2
Mini-Lesson on Perspective Taking
10 minutes
Step 3
Role-Play Empathy Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Empathetic Response Journal
10 minutes
Step 5
Socratic Circle Discussion
10 minutes

Slide Deck
Multiple Lenses: Exploring Perspective
Key Vocabulary
Real-World Example 1
Real-World Example 2
Model Scenario Analysis
Activity: Role-Play Empathy
Journaling Empathetic Responses
Next: Discussion & Reflection

Activity


Discussion


Game

