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Launch of Activating Social Empathy (ASE) Junior Cycle Resource

Launch of Activating Social Empathy (ASE) Junior Cycle Resource

UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, team with partner’s Disclipline of Education, celebrating the launch of the NCCAie endorsed Activating Social Empathy Junior Cycle SPHE resource with University of Galway President Ó hÓgartaigh.

ASE is a Junior Cycle SPHE resource that has been approved by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment. It aims to support teachers in addressing learning outcomes relating to listening, respecting and communicating with others, understanding the importance of empathy, and demonstrating empathy skills. In ASE, teachers guide students through a series of interactive activities (e.g., Diamond Nine, walking debate, group discussions), which challenge students to reflect on the importance of empathy and practise their empathy skills.

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