Abstract
Empathy, the ability to care about others, is a learned process and can be successfully modeled in the elementary classroom. Although there are various methods available for improving empathy and other aspects of moral development, one recommended strategy is the use of moral dilemmas and role-play. This strategy involves (a) the use of formal and informal observations, (b) informal interviews, (c) the choosing of appropriate stories, (d) various presentation methods, (e) large and small group discussions, and (f) closing techniques such as creative writing samples.
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Upright, R.L. To Tell a Tale: The Use of Moral Dilemmas to Increase Empathy in the Elementary School Child. Early Childhood Education Journal 30, 15–20 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1016585713774
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