Factors that hinder empathy

=Factors That Enhance; Hinder Empathy=

Introduction
In this lesson,you will guide the learners to discuss the factors that enhance and those that hinder empathy. Before you embark on the topic, review the definition of empathy by asking the students to say what they have already learnt.

Definitions of Terminologies
Since the term empathy has already been defined in the previous lessons and as a reminder during the introduction of the lesson, it is necessary for you to ascertain that the terms, factors, enhance and hinder are understood by the learners before you embark on the topic. Therefore, ask the students to share their understanding of these terms and summarize for them what they mean in preparation for the next phase.

Factors that enhance empathy

 * Responsibility
 * Love
 * Humility
 * Simplicity
 * Tolerance
 * Respect

Factors that hinder empathy

 * Inability to listen effectively
 * Hypocrisy
 * Prejudices, biases, stereotyping
 * Discrimination based on social cultural background
 * Subjectivity
 * Mistrust
 * Lack of respect for human dignity

Assignment
Ask the learners to come up with a project that they would engage in as a school to promote the achievement of empathhy.