Approach Quote by Maya Soetoro-Ng
“I think we could benefit from world history that is specifically taught in a multi-faceted fashion that allows for an understanding that perspectives on truth can be very different. I'm an advocate of an approach that endeavors to foster empathy and which tries to find a common humanity across the divide.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Education Forum, 2022
Advocates teaching history multidimensionally to reveal diverse truths and foster empathy across divides.
In simple terms: Teach history from many angles to build empathy.
Key Takeaway
Adopt multi‑perspective curricula for shared humanity.
Themes
education
empathy
truth
diversity
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
educational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- classrooms
- public policy
- media analysis
Key Concepts
pedagogy
historical relativism
Questions to Reflect On
- What methods best reveal multiple truths?
- How can empathy be measured?
A Different Perspective
Complex truths may conflict, causing confusion.
