Skip to main content

How do you teach empathy? - Jonathan Juravich

129,119 Views

2,301 Questions Answered

TED Talk

Let’s Begin…

When you tell a kindergartner to "walk in someone else's shoes" it can be kind of confusing. Why should they put on someone else's shoes? What if they wear a different shoe size? Art educator and 2018 Ohio State Teacher of the Year Jonathan Juravich is interested in finding ways to teach empathy that go beyond catchphrases, and instill an awareness of others that can be expressed through action.

How did Hurricane Harvey become a teachable moment about empathy?

Sign in to answer question

About TED Talk Lessons

TED Talk Lessons are created by TED-Ed using phenomenal TED Talks. Do you have an idea for a lesson? Create it now using any video from YouTube »

Meet The Creators

More from Things They Don't Teach in School But Should