Empathy Discussion | Professional Development Session Resource for Teachers

Do you need a teacher-facing activity to promote empathy-based learning among a team of professional educators? Use a 45-minute small group activity for a school professional development session on social-emotional learning. The following resources from Stones of Erasmus encourage teachers, staff members, school counselors, and administrators to engage in a series of discussion questions, real-life scenarios, and more!

Note: This resource is optimized for Google Apps and Workspace (Google Docs, Slides) and Adobe Acrobat.

Features Included in the Resource:

• Facilitator's Notes for Using this Resource
  • Perfect for a session for a school-wide faculty workshop day
• 12+ Discussion Prompts on Empathy in the Classroom
  • Encourage conversation led by a small group leader
• 2 Classroom-Related Scenarios (with further thinking questions)
• Notetaking Template (for Small Group Leaders)
• 3-2-1 Participant Exit Ticket
• 1 Faculty-facing Companion Presentation (.pptx)
• 1 Further Reading Guide on Empathy in the Classroom
  • Includes an Empathy Self-Assessment
  • Links to Instructional Videos!
  • Common Core, InTASC, ISTE, CASEL, CAEP, C3 Framework for Social Studies and Learning Forward Standards Alignment Chart

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