- Deals with what it means to be human through the recognition of the importance of empathetic behaviour - it offers way to cultivate empathy in early childhood through building community connections.
- Builds on a solid body of research work in empathy, resilience and relational skills building for the 21st century.
- Focuses on children as empathetic agents for local and global community change - the why, the how and the what.
- Addresses the role of adults in empowering children to engage in focused lived experiences that seek to advance empathetic community connections.
- Presents practical strategies, tools and implications for adults working with children and parents.
Erica Frydenberg is Associate Professor and Principal Research Fellow (Honorary) in psychology in the Melbourne Graduate School of Education, University of Melbourne, Australia.
Janice Deans is Associate Director Early Childhood Education, University of Melbourne, Australia.
Rachel Liang is Honorary Research Fellow, Melbourne Graduate School of Education, University of Melbourne, Australia
Title: Building Empathy in Children through Community Connections: A Guide for Early Years Educators
Author: Liang, Rachel,Deans, Janice,Frydenberg, Erica
ISBN: 9781032081427
Binding:
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publication Date: 2022-09-06
Number of Pages: 184
Weight: 0.3721 kg
'If you have ever pondered what could make the world a better place, the answer just might lie within the pages of this book. Could the major human-made problems of recent decades have looked different if all children were given the opportunity to learn empathy? There is every reason to believe that preventing future social injustice, inequality, conflict, climate change and poverty requires a focus on early childhood. This book is an opportunity for educators and parents to shape a brighter future - starting with the young children in their care.'
Kelly-Ann Allen, Educational and Developmental Psychologist, Monash University, Australia.
'Early childhood experiences provide vital seeds for ongoing social and emotional development in humans. This book offers a readily accessible and thoroughly researched resource for practitioners looking to foster children's social and emotional development. The book is full of valuable information and examples for embedding social and emotional learning in early childhood classrooms.'
Rebecca J. Collie, Scientia Associate Professor of Educational Psychology, UNSW Sydney.
