Perspective Taking
During a group project, Alex finishes his part while Dylan keeps checking his phone. Alex stops talking and looks annoyed. What might Alex be thinking or feeling?
That Dylan is not being a fair partner. He does not want to work with him again.
A student forgets their homework and the teacher marks it missing.
Cause: The student forgot their homework.
Effect: The assignment is marked missing.
One student reads directions, one writes notes, one distracts the group.
Leader / note taker / distractor.
A student politely asks the teacher about turning in an assignment late.
Student–teacher relationship (authority figure).
Someone bumps into you in the hallway.
Say “excuse me,” ignore it, or continue walking.
A student tells a joke in class and a few students laugh, but one student looks embarrassed and quiet.
What might the embarrassed student be thinking?
The joke wasn't funny
Someone interrupts their friend several times while they are talking. Eventually the friend stops talking.
Cause: The interruptions.
Effect: The friend stops talking.
A teacher explains the assignment while students listen.
Teacher (leader/instructor) and students (listeners/learners).
Two students who just met talk about homework.
Acquaintances.
A classmate interrupts you while you are talking.
Politely say, “I wasn’t finished speaking,” or wait and then continue.
A teacher asks a question in class and no one raises their hand. One student avoids eye contact and looks down at their desk. What might that student be thinking?
They don't want to be called on
A student spreads a rumor about another student and many people start talking about it.
Cause: The rumor being spread.
Effect: Many students start talking about it.
Two students argue and another student steps in to calm them down.
Arguers. Mediator / helper / peacemaker.
Two best friends joke around at lunch.
Close friends.
Your group member looks confused about the assignment.
Offer help or explain the directions.
That they aren't working or doing what they're supposed to be doing
A group member does not help during a project and the others become frustrated.
Cause: One student not helping.
Effect: The group becomes frustrated.
A captain organizes teammates before a game.
Captain/leader and teammates.
A student greets the school principal in the hallway.
Student–authority figure relationship.
Someone disagrees with your opinion during class discussion.
Respectfully explain your opinion or listen to their point of view.
Two friends are talking in the hallway. A third student joins the conversation but the two friends keep talking without including them. How might the third student feel?
Left out, not included
A student rolls their eyes at the teacher and the teacher calls them out.
Cause: The student rolled their eyes.
Effect: The teacher responded and called them out.
One student asks for help and another explains the math problem.
Student needing help and helper/tutor.
Two teammates talk before a game.
Teammates / friends / peers.
A friend seems upset but hasn’t said anything.
Ask if they are okay or offer support.