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Pre-work Gear-up Reflections

What role does empathy play in your life and how has it helped you?

Empathy is a fundemental quality by which I try to live. In everything from personal relationships and being a supportive friend to my professional roles working with children or working abroad with teams of foreign coworkers, empathy is a daily necessity. I believe it's important to try and see the world from the perspectives of others and set aside the assumption that one's beliefs or personal way of doing things is the right way. Living abroad, I have found that approaching others with openingness and empathy often leads to rich first-hand expereinces, like invitations to intamiate family holiday celebratations and an expected friendship. Empathy has also helped me be a better co-teacher when working with a team of teachers. Knowing when to step back and open to dynamic changes is vital when teaching and would be difficult in practice if not approached with empathy.

How does empathy help you build

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