Training: Articles

We can post articles about training empathy here. These are not academic based papers but rather more general public or popular oriented articles. See the PAPERS heading for academic papers. We have been adding articles related to empathy training here on Scoop-It

• Teaching Empathy - Articles about teaching and learning how to be more empathic and compassionate.

• Empathy Curriculum - Activities, Exercises, Lesson Plans & Curriculum For Learning Empathy & Compassion

For Educators: How to Build Empathy and Strengthen Your School CommunityEmpathy is a key part of being a responsible and helpful community member at school and elsewhere. For example, young people who show empathy are less likely to bully. Empathy can also be a route to academic and career success, because it helps people understand and work with others. They are peaceful, productive, and positive places where all teachers can teach and all students can learn....

Five Essential Steps for Schools

1. MODEL EMPATHY

2. TEACH WHAT EMPATHY IS AND WHY IT MATTERS

3. PRACTICE

4. SET CLEAR ETHICAL EXPECTATIONS

5. MAKE SCHOOL CULTURE AND CLIMATE A PRIORITY