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The tale of two robes

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.

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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