Empathy

E-week

Our assignment for today was to take an online test and make a case for or against the value of empathy in education. To see the link we used click here.
*Directions-Include your score and some observations including: Have you benefited from it? been hurt by lack of it? How will your instruction and assessment be impacted by it? Consider what are the important affective dispositions for educators.What does empathy have to do with the ISTE NETS?

Task: I took the empathy quotient test and I received a score of 54 (53-63 above average). While taking the test I observed that the test questions revolved around how in tune you where with another persons feelings. Basically it was a test to judge one's capability to share another being's emotions and feelings. I feel that I have personally benefited from taking this test.When I consider the important affective dispositions for educators, empathy is very important. A student’s emotions coming into the class affect the way, and how much they learn. Educators must be able to connect to, and understand their students in order to better serve their students Having empathy allows educators to communicate in caring way and demonstrate an understanding of others to establish a positive learning/teaching relationship. I also believe that having a  positive view of others and  meaningful purpose are important affective dispositions for educators. Empathy also much to do with ISTE NETS. Today, we live in a world increasingly connected through social network. Technology may be used as a tool to encourage and implement social good and communication within the classroom. Students can use innovative ideas, collaborate, think critically, and solve problems. Empathy has much to do with the ISTE NETS because it preparing students to work, live contribute, and communicate in the ever changing fabric of society.

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