Commentary: The Importance of Cultivating Empathy in STEM

by: Kathy Liu Sun

An opinion piece about how seeking to understand another’s perspective, or what many call engaging in empathy work, can help middle school students better understand how STEM-related issues can affect people and society.

Grade Levels

High School Middle School

Topics

New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education STEM Teaching Strategies

Details

Type Journal ArticlePub Date 4/1/2017Stock # ss17_040_08_6Volume 040Issue 08

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