Empathic Education

Lenandlar SinghDepartment of Computer

ScienceUniversity of Guyana

Teacher Appreciation Week (TAW 2013)

Thank you Teachers of the World!!!

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The best teachers teach from the heart, not from the book. 

~Author Unknown

Our Calling!!!• What brought me to teaching?• What has kept me going?• What am I doing to improve the

profession and myself?• How do I think about my students?• If I had to change one thing, what

would it be?

• Is there a place for Empathy in Education?

Empathy

The ability to understand and

share the feelings of

another

What is Empathic Education?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AO28CBROUJQ

“…teaching kids to walk in the shoe of others…through immersion…”

What is Empathic

Development?http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=l7AWnfFRc7g

Is there a place for Empathy in Education?

What do you think your/our students appreciate most

about us/teachers?

What is Empathy?

• Walking the shoe of others• The invisible hand• To empathise is to civilise; to

civilize is to empathise• Need to become an extended

family• Think of us an extended family –

broaden sense of identity

Empathic Education Through Social Media – “turning empathy into action”

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Empathic Education Through Social Media – “turning empathy into action”

• Asking - In social media and in person, ask questions and listen to the answers. Ask unexpected questions. Ask real questions. Be interested in what others have to say. It not only create empathy, it gives you greater knowledge about your customers, how they feel and what they want.

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Empathic Education Through Social Media – “turning empathy into action”

• Listening - Not monitoring, but listening. Hear what someone is saying and attempt to understand their point of view. When we listen without the goal of adding our own commentary or selling something, we cannot help but feel empathy.

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Empathic Education Through Social Media – “turning empathy into action”

• Responding - Respond to questions and comments — even angry ones — with honesty and humanity. Let the other person know that you understand and empathize with their viewpoint, even if you disagree.

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Empathic Education Through Social Media – “turning empathy into action”

• Understanding - You can’t solve problems or even create great content for your audience until you understand them. Put yourself in their shoes. Get to know them individually. Create personas to help you understand who they are and what they need.

[http://marketingland.com/our-challenge-for-2013-empathetic-social-media-29286]

Empathic Education Through Social Media – “turning empathy into action”

• Connecting - Humans crave real relationships. Whenever you have an opportunity, move the relationship forward — whether that means a Skype chat, an in-person dinner or a care package to the office. Over time, empathy builds a rapport that allows people to feel connected to each other.

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Thank You all Great Teachers!!!

Resources

• http://www.scoop.it/t/empathic-education• http://marketingland.com/our-challenge-for-2013-empathetic-social-media-29286