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Empathy Mapping Lesson Plan

Students will understand and utilize empathy mapping to explore peers' perspectives, enhancing emotional intelligence and fostering compassionate communication.

This lesson helps students build social-emotional skills by systematically exploring different viewpoints, which is essential for collaborative environments and personal growth.

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Teacher Preparation

10-15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Concept Overview

10 minutes

Step 2

Empathy Mapping Activity

25 minutes

Step 3

Reflection and Discussion

15 minutes

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Empathy Mapping for Everyone

Welcome students and introduce the session. Highlight that today's lesson is about understanding others' perspectives through empathy mapping.

What is Empathy Mapping?

Explain what empathy mapping is. Define its purpose and encourage students to think about various aspects of feelings and thoughts.

Why Does It Matter?

Discuss why empathy mapping is important. Use examples of how understanding others can lead to better communication and stronger relationships.

Empathy Mapping Activity

Detail the activity steps. Explain that students will receive empathy map templates and work either individually or in pairs. Remind them to consider all aspects of the map including feelings, thoughts, and experiences.

Reflection and Discussion

Encourage students to share and discuss what they discovered. Use guided questions to facilitate deeper reflection.

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Empathy Mapping for Everyone

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Jessica Berry

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