Overview
Empathy is so central to a positive school climate that it often goes unnamed. Author and veteran educator Randy Ross addresses this critical gap by equipping preK–12 educators to cultivate empathy across differences through self-compassion tools, self-reflection prompts, surveys, and other reproducible materials. Teachers and leaders gain actionable strategies to recognize patterns of othering and to respond with care.
PreK–12 educators can use this book to:
- Enhance their understanding of empathy and its relevance in educational contexts
- Implement practical strategies to foster empathy and inclusivity in classrooms
- Promote and cultivate resilience in students through empathetic practices
- Identify and address unconscious biases that hinder empathy and connection
- Transform their school climate to create a more positive, supportive school culture
Contents:
Introduction
Part 1: Empathy, Bias, and Looking Within—Where to Begin
Chapter 1: Understanding the Many Dimensions of Empathy
Chapter 2: Exploring Othering Versus Belonging
Chapter 3: Looking Within for Self-Compassion
Part 2: Spaces of Belonging—Where Empathy Across Differences Can Thrive
Chapter 4: Observing and Measuring School Culture and Climate
Chapter 5: Considering Social-Emotional Learning and Life Skills Education
Part 3: The Harms of Othering—How to Address the Diverse Impacts of a Lack of Empathy
Chapter 6: Reducing Bias-Motivated Bullying and Cyberbullying
Chapter 7: Making Sense of Ecological Empathy and Climate Distress
Chapter 8: Fostering Resilience for a Sense of Hope
Epilogue
References and Resources
Index
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