CATCH-UP FRIDAYS TEACHING GUIDE

I. General Overview

Catch-up Subject: Values Education Grade Level: 7

Quarterly Theme: Community Awareness Sub-theme: Compassion

(refer to Enclosure No. 3 of DM 001, s. 2024, Quarter 3) (refer to Enclosure No. 3 of DM 001, s. 2024, Quarter 3)

Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM Date: February 2, 2024

II. Session Outline

Session Title: "Empathy in Focus: Seeing Through Others' Eyes"

Session At the end of the session, learners will be able to:

Objectives: a) understand empathy and recognize emotions requiring
empathetic responses;
b) grasp the significance of empathy in building relationships.
c) actively engage in empathy-building activities, reflecting on
personal experiences

Key Concepts:
● Empathy is the ability to comprehend and share the feelings of
others, forming a crucial aspect of human connection.
● Recognizing and responding to various emotions and situations
with empathy is fundamental for fostering positive
relationships and social interactions.
● Empathy plays a significant role in building strong, supportive
relationships by facilitating understanding and connection
between individuals.
● The impact of empathetic actions extends beyond the
immediate interaction, influencing both the giver and receiver
in profound ways within a relationship.
● Active participation in empathy-building activities is essential
for learners to internalize and apply empathy as a critical social
skill in their daily lives.

III. Teaching Strategies

Components Duration Activities and Procedures

A. Introduction 10 mins Activity: Visualizing Empathy

and Warm-Up Materials: Whiteboard, markers, emotional picture
● Introduce the topic. Display a picture illustrating
an emotional situation.
● Ask, "What's happening? How might they feel?"

● Share experiences related to empathy in the

context of the picture.

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● Summarize key points. Note on the board. Stress

the importance of empathy in building
relationships and creating supportive
communities.

Activity: Charades
Materials: Cards with emotions and situations
● Arrange the class. Ensure all learners can see
performers.

B. Concept ● Explain the rules. Focus on expressing empathy-

15 mins
Exploration related themes.
● Learners act out emotions/situations; class
guesses.
● Reflect on portrayed emotions. Discuss challenges
and insights gained.

Activity: Emotional Cinematics

Materials: Film clip, projector/screen
● Show a short clip with emotional content.

● Prompt learners and discuss character feelings

and real-life connections.
C. Valuing 20 mins
● Explore the role of empathy in understanding
others and its application in daily interactions.
● Ask this reflective question: "Can you recall a time
when understanding someone's feelings changed
your reaction?"

Activity: Expressing Empathy: Our Journey

Materials: Journals, writing tools, coloring materials,
cellphones for digital entries, bond paper.
● Explain the task: Creatively express thoughts on
empathy.

Journal Writing 15 mins ● Allow time to write, draw, or record thoughts.

● Sharing Option: Offer learners the chance to share

reflections.
● Conclude by emphasizing the critical role of
understanding and practicing empathy for positive
social interactions and relationships.

Prepared By:

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Juan A. Dela Cruz

Teacher

Recommending Approval: Approved:

Juana A. Dela Cruz Juancho A. Dela Cruz

Master Teacher/Head Teacher School Head

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