Perspective-taking requires deliberate cognitive effort in order to understand challenges in our learning environments through the perspectives of others. In this surprising 12-minute TED Talk, University of Nevada professor Julie Hogan describes her experience of literally walking in another’s clothing to experience society through others’ perspectives.
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The tale of two robes
Video
12 minutes
By: Julie Hogan, TEDx
K-12 educators | Lifelong learners
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Principled Innovation asks us to work with others and recognize the limits of our own knowledge so that we can better understand and tackle the complex issues our communities face.
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