Lesson Plan

Understanding Empathy Lesson Plan

Students will develop empathy by actively role-playing diverse scenarios, enabling them to understand different perspectives and emotions.

Empathy is essential for building healthy relationships and social understanding. This lesson promotes emotional intelligence and compassion among students.

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Preparation and Review

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Warm-Up

10 minutes

Step 2

Role Play Activity

25 minutes

Step 3

Debrief and Reflection

15 minutes

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Understanding Empathy Through Role Play

This title slide sets the stage for the lesson. Emphasize the importance of empathy and outline the objectives briefly.

What is Empathy?

Discuss the definition of empathy. Use real-life examples to clarify the concept and ask students for their thoughts.

Role Play Activity

Explain the role-play activity details. Encourage each student to actively participate and share their experiences.

Debrief and Reflection

Facilitate a reflective discussion. Ask students how they felt during the activity and what they learned about empathy.

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Understanding Empathy Through Role Play

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