Ladder of Inference Inquiry: Walk down the ladder Ask to understand data they are using Use non-defensive questions Ask about reasoning Explain why asking Test out, check understanding Watch & sense Acting on beliefs Adopting beliefs Advocacy: Walk up the ladder slowly Be explicit, explain Ask others to explore &refrain from defensiveness Ask for other’s point of view Dialogue Drawing conclusions Making assumptions Adding meaning What we choose to see What we observe
Ladder of Inference Acting on beliefs Adopting beliefs Soc W 513 D - Week 2 Lecture 4/6/11 Acting on beliefs Adopting beliefs Drawing conclusions Making assumptions Adding meaning R What we choose to see What we observe 2 2 2