1.1. Introduction: A walk in the park
We begin this chapter with an empathy exercise called “A Walk in the Park.” First, listen* to the audio clip. Then, answer the reflection questions that follow.
Ready to listen? Click the play button below, close your eyes, and immerse yourself in the experience:
Now that you’ve returned from your walk, take some time to reflect on what you observed. Answer the following questions:
After this reflection, the most important question follows: Why did you see the park the way you did?
*”A Walk in the Park” is an empathy exercise from Resokit. For the transcript of the audio clip (in Dutch), click this link: “A Walk in the Park.“
Verhaegen, I., Claeys, J. Deleu, H., Meys, F., Vos, E., Taamouti, M. (2021). Resokit: methodiek en tools voor sociale professionals om netwerken te versterken en te connecteren met de buurt. Brussel: Odisee Hogeschool (www.resokit.be).