Consider the six steps offered by Hedreich, describe how you might use 1-2 strategies as a teacher to understand the perception/point of view of students in your room.
I love the first step, I think we all often tend to do the things we're good at and comfortable with. The best way to understand and learn is to broaden our horizons. It is a great experience to sit in that uncomfortable place, it helps us learn more and maybe even help us to understand how others might feel. I can certainly eat new foods and try new things to broaden my circle. I do try to read and watch things that are "outside my circle" but I do think I could put myself out there more as well.
In the classroom I also really like the idea of step 5. I think it's important for us to really take note of the students we're correcting and why. This will help us examine more of what that child may need and what we can do differently.
I also think the biggest thing we can learn from is the don't get defensive. I think we need to be more comfortable in the idea that we aren't perfect and can do better. We should always be listening and learning, always.
I love the first step, I think we all often tend to do the things we're good at and comfortable with. The best way to understand and learn is to broaden our horizons. It is a great experience to sit in that uncomfortable place, it helps us learn more and maybe even help us to understand how others might feel. I can certainly eat new foods and try new things to broaden my circle. I do try to read and watch things that are "outside my circle" but I do think I could put myself out there more as well.
In the classroom I also really like the idea of step 5. I think it's important for us to really take note of the students we're correcting and why. This will help us examine more of what that child may need and what we can do differently.
I also think the biggest thing we can learn from is the don't get defensive. I think we need to be more comfortable in the idea that we aren't perfect and can do better. We should always be listening and learning, always.