Module Code 單元編號 GEK2032 Module Title 單元名稱 CARING, APPRECIATION, RESPECT, AND EMPATHY 關懷、欣賞、尊重和同理心 Module Synopsis 單元概要 Empathy is an important emotion which is defined as a stimulated emotional state and the ability to perceive, understand and care about the experiences or perspective of others. Research findings informed empathy is associated with diverse positive social and educational outcomes, including the extent to which a person can motivate and mediate prosocial and caring behaviours, establish rapport with another person, acquire moral values and moral judgements, and achieve better academic performances. Empathy also enhances successful emotion regulation to maintain health, prevent stress-related disorders, and enhance well-being. In this course, students will be introduced with the theories and related concepts of empathy in the context of psychology and education, with a specific focus of integrating its cognitive, emotional and behavioural components for the development of positive life perspectives, personal values, emotions and behaviours. Practices of empathy will be reviewed for the delivery of caring, appreciation and respect. Philosophy, practical skills and embodied experiences of mindfulness will further be examined for the cultivation of emotion regulation, psychological well-being and harmonious social relationship at personal and society levels. To facilitate students’ integration of knowledge and reflective application of practical skills with positive emotions and behaviours, different interactive experiential-based learning activities – for example, mindfulness practice sessions, sharing sessions of guests and front-line practitioners, and visits to NGOs – will be arranged. Students will also have the chance to design their own and reflect further an “empathy project” for a selected group of needy people. Upon satisfactory attendance and performance of this course, students will be issued a “Certificate of Recognition” as a token for next level of learning on the topic. Students with outstanding achievements will further be issued a “Student Award”.