Living With Live Wires

An essential aspect of working with other people and getting the most out of collaborative creative activity is to imagine oneself in other people’s shoes. Individuals can broaden their perspectives by learning to see the world from different points of view. -

Sternberg states, teachers and parents should encourage their children to see the importance of understanding, respecting, and responding to other people’s points of view. This is important, as many bright and potentially creative children never achieve success because they do not develop practical intelligence. They may do well in school and on tests, but they may never learn how to get along with others or to see things and themselves as others see them.

Gaining practice in developing this perspective can help introverts come out of their shell. It can help them see that other people are not so different and do experience similar feelings. It can reduce their feelings of isolation and help them develop trust with peers and the teacher.