Full course description
All humans benefit from cultivating empathy, but as educators, we have so many extra human hearts to care for - that growing our own empathy becomes a vital aspect of our work. Join this supportive community of practice to explore how to keep our own hearts open, even as we set clear and necessary boundaries, to create the conditions for our students to move beyond their own points of view and genuinely care for one another.
Why Join?
- Cultivate empathy while balancing self-care and setting healthy boundaries.
- Experience practices that foster empathy and connection.
- Connect with others to share insights and strategies for a meaningful impact.
What’s Included:
- Three 90-minute facilitated sessions with the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley
- A deep dive into the science of empathy with a group of like-minded educators from around the world
- Resources and takeaways to apply directly in your school and/or classroom
When to Attend:
Each week we will offer three opportunities to engage in a community of practice—please join one session each week on the day/time that works best for you:
- Tuesdays: Oct 7, 14, 21 (3:30 - 5:00 pm PT)
- Wednesdays: Oct 8, 15, 22 (2:00 - 3:30 pm PT)
- Thursdays: Oct 9, 16, 23 (9:00 - 10:30 am PT)
Sign up for this session to learn how to lead with empathy and create a school culture where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.
After participating in all three sessions in this community of practice, you will receive a Greater Good Educators badge with 5 clock hours of professional development credit from UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center. One unit of graduate level credit is available after every 15 hours of participation (3 separate communities of practice) from the University of the Pacific through Courses4Teachers.
For more information about this option, visit Courses4Teachers and review their process for registration.
Come ready to connect, reflect, and grow with fellow educators as we build kinder, happier schools and classrooms where everyone belongs!
Click here for an information packet about Greater Good Educators.