Reevaluating the Educational Value of Empathy in the Context of Great Change
The rapid development and extensive application of artificial intelligence technology,the new demands for workforce competencies in the post-industrial era,and the evolving needs of fostering a new generation for the construction of socialism with Chinese characteristics pose new challenges to defining the qualities learners should develop through school education.Empathy,as a stable psychological process,state,or trait based on empathetic understanding,involves perspective-taking,emotional resonance,and altruistic responses.Its educational value lies in fostering moral personality,developing social-emotional competencies,and enhancing social cohesion.As a psychological trait in the practice of social interactions,the cultivation of empathy relies on social engagement practices,which can be achieved by improving students'moral sensitivity,cultivating awareness of others,guiding reflective listening,enhancing the spirit of negotiation,and promoting care ethics through service-oriented learning,thereby cultivating empathy among students.