Jesus Christ - Saint Mary's Press

Introducing the Living in Christ Series 11ExplainInterpretApplyPerceiveEmpathizeReflectCan explain— via generalizations or principles,providing justified and systematic accounts ofphenomena, facts, and data; make insightfulconnections and provide illuminating examplesor illustrations.Can interpret— tell meaningful stories; offer apttranslations; provide a revealing or personal historicaldimension to ideas and events; make the object ofunderstanding personal or accessible through images,anecdotes, analogies, and models.Can apply— effectively use and adapt what we knowin diverse and real contexts—we can “do” the subject.Have perspective— see and hear points of viewthrough critical eyes and ears; see the big picture.Can empathize— find value in what others mightfind odd, alien, or implausible; perceive sensitively on thebasis of prior direct experience.Have self-knowledge— show metacognitiveawareness; perceive the personal style, prejudices,projections, and habits of mind that both shape andimpede our own understanding; are aware of what wedo not understand; reflect on the meaning of learningand experience.(P. 84)Note that Saint Mary’s Press has created icons for eachUnderstand facet of understanding. When a majority of facets are present,there will be an “understand” icon. When relevant, allfacets of understanding should be addressed in each unit. Ifyou are used to Bloom’s Taxonomy, see smp.org/LivinginChrist for a comparisonof both models of understanding and learning.