Encouraging Empathetic Learners

Empathy is an essential piece of academic, social, and emotional wellbeing. Understanding what empathy is and how it so critically impacts our day-to-day interactions is essential in effectively building and overcoming barriers to empathy in the classroom. In this course, participants will explore the definition of empathy and develop an awareness of how empathy impacts students well being and success. Participants will then explore strategies for building empathy in the classroom and develop a plan for effectively leveraging these practices for the social-emotional and academic well-being of their students.