The difference between empathy and sympathy is the focus of a brief video that models how to respond with empathy when someone shares a difficult situation.

Concepts

compassion, caring, empathy

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Additional Tags

health

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Instructional Ideas

• Pause the video frequently for younger viewers to check for understanding and to answer questions
• Flip the lesson having learners view the video and respond to the comprehension questions before returning for a full class discussion
• Use the brief video to introduce the topic of empathy; provide groups with a short list of situations and have them brainstorm possible empathetic responses

Classroom Considerations

• Before showing the video, research the types of support systems available on campus and in your community
• The rather high level of explanations may make the video more appropriate for health or psychology classes
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Pros

• Includes the video, a comprehension check, and a discussion question

Cons

• The very brief video would best serve as an introduction to the topic