Human Ecology Discussion 4 - What does empathy mean to you

Human Ecology Discussion 4

Discussion prompts: 

1. What does empathy mean to you? Do you think our natural environment (plants and animals) deserves empathy, and why? What would be some practices that would promote environmental empathy? And what is the relationship between climate justice and social justice in addressing environmental concerns? Discuss the intersectionality between climate empathy and any two social identities - human health, race, gender, and socioeconomic status with at least two specific examples. As a nurse, how can you be a change-maker using empathy and justice as tools to address climate issues? (USLOs 4.1, 4.2, 4

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1. How does the psychological aspect of empathy play a role in the context of climate education? If you were an educator, would you include emotional learning to teach about environmental issues facing humankind today? Why or why not? Share at least two specific scenarios you would use in your teaching to showcase empathy's role in conservation attempts. Next, what other cognitive skills would help promote awareness of and advocacy for climate change issues impacting human health? (USLOs 4.1, 4.2)