Seeing Both Sides: Understanding Dual Perspective

Seeing Both Sides: Understanding Dual Perspective

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will understand what dual perspective is and why it is important.

What do you already know about dual perspective?

Slide 1: What is Dual Perspective?

Dual perspective refers to the ability to consider multiple viewpoints or perspectives on a given topic or situation.

Slide 2: Examples of Dual Perspective

Examples of dual perspective include understanding both sides of a debate, considering different cultural perspectives, and empathizing with others' experiences.

Slide 3: Benefits of Dual Perspective

Understanding dual perspective helps foster empathy, promotes critical thinking, encourages open-mindedness, and facilitates better decision-making.

Slide 4: Enhancing Communication

Dual perspective is crucial for effective communication as it allows us to better understand and respect diverse opinions, leading to more meaningful conversations.

Slide 5: Developing Dual Perspective

To develop dual perspective, it is essential to actively listen, seek out different perspectives, challenge assumptions, and practice empathy.

Slide 6: Real-Life Applications

Dual perspective is valuable in various aspects of life, such as resolving conflicts, understanding diverse cultures, and making informed decisions.

Slide 7: Activity: Consider Both Sides

Divide students into pairs and assign a controversial topic. Each student should argue for a different perspective, encouraging them to practice dual perspective.

Slide 8: Summary

Dual perspective is the ability to consider multiple viewpoints, and it is crucial for fostering empathy, critical thinking, and effective communication.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.