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
Activity: Visualizing Empathy
Materials: Whiteboard, markers, emotional picture
 Introduce the topic. Display a picture illustrating
an emotional situation.
 Ask, "What's happening? How might they feel?"
A. Introduction
10 mins  Share experiences related to empathy in the
and Warm-Up
context of the picture.
 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.
C. Valuing 20 mins Activity: Emotional Cinematics
Materials: Film clip, projector/screen
 Show a short clip with emotional content.

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 Prompt learners and discuss character feelings

and real-life connections.
 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:

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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