Exploration Activity 2: Babies as Teachers

 
Roots of Empathy (ROE) is an innovative program in which babies and school age children are brought together for a most valuable purpose.

Go to The Roots of Empathy website at http://www.rootsofempathy.org/. This well-organized website contains information about the program and findings from research studies documenting its impact. Included are links to scores of news and media reports, documenting the program and its impact on children. You are encouraged to explore any of the information and resources on this website.

For a good overview of the program, point your cursor over Newsroom in the main menu at the top of the home page. Click Media Kit/Key Information and then Watch the Roots of Empathy video and view the video. After watching it, answer the following questions in your own words:

Describe what takes place in a classroom where a Roots of Empathy (ROE) program is being run.

Three primary goals of the ROE program are encouraging emotional literacy, problem solving, and the acceptance of diversity in children. Briefly explain what is meant by each of these goals.

Refer back to the findings regarding bullies and victims discussed in your module text reading. Why do you think schools that participate in a ROE program report lowered rates of bullying amongst students?

 

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