How Do You Teach Empathy?
Contact center specialists need empathy to succeed in their roles. Here are some methods of teaching it. Continue reading........»»
Cats in the middle ages: What medieval manuscripts teach us about our ancestors" pets
Cats had a bad reputation in the middle ages. Their presumed links with paganism and witchcraft meant they were often treated with suspicion. But despite their association with the supernatural, medieval manuscripts showcase surprisingly playful imag.....»»
Human empathy makes us better at understanding animal sounds
If you have a horse in the barn or have ever made bacon from your own hog, chances are you're better at hearing when an animal is having a good or bad time than other people are. And, if you are between 20-29 years old and empathetic towards fellow h.....»»
When using virtual reality as a teaching tool, context and "feeling real" matter
A new study by UCLA psychologists reveals that when VR is used to teach language, context and realism matter......»»
We asked 900 Australian teachers if evidence informs how they teach. We found most use it, but there are key gaps
There are many ways to teach school students. But research shows only some will significantly improve learning......»»
Teachers entering the profession from other fields often less satisfied
There is a shortage of teachers not only in Germany, but in many countries around the world. For this reason, people without formal teaching degrees are often brought in from other fields to teach in schools. Yet according to a new study, they are of.....»»
Swimming habits of gelatinous animals could inspire underwater vehicle design
A gelatinous sea creature could teach engineers a lesson or two......»»
Dutch to shoot paintball pellets at wolf to scare it away
Dutch authorities plan to shoot paintball pellets at a young wolf to teach it to stay away from people, after it got too close to visitors at a national park......»»
Human behavior isn’t always pretty. Darren Aronofsky makes sure we never look away.
The director of ‘The Whale’ explains why film is “an exercise in empathy.” Director Darren Aronofsky has a reputation for making audiences squirm. His audacious visual style and knack for pushing psychological buttons hav.....»»
Get lifetime access to this language-learning app for under £100
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to Mondly (all languages) is on sale for £88.48, saving you 95% on list price.A classroom isn’t the only place to learn a language, and a teacher isn’t the only one who can teach you. Self-paced learni.....»»
To Fight Misinformation, We Need to Teach That Science Is Dynamic
Science is a social process, and teaching students how researchers work in tandem to develop facts will make them less likely to be duped by falsehoods.....»»
Empathy for the pain of the conflicting group is altered across generations in the aftermath of a genocide
Feeling empathy for others is deeply engrained into our biology, as seeing another individual in pain triggers an empathic response in the brain of the observer, which allows us to understand and feel what other feels. However, our capacity to feel e.....»»
The Brightest Gamma-Ray Burst Ever Recorded Rattled Earth"s Atmosphere
The death of a massive star far across the universe affected lightning on our planet and could teach us about the Milky Way.....»»
How college in prison is leading professors to rethink how they teach
When it comes to education in prison, policy and research often focus on how it benefits society or improves the life circumstances of those who are serving time......»»
AI is changing scientists’ understanding of language learning
And it is also raising questions about innate grammar. Enlarge / Is living in a language-rich world enough to teach a child grammatical language? (credit: kate_sept2004 via Getty) Unlike the carefully scripted dialogue found i.....»»
What other storms can teach us about looming mental health impacts of Hurricane Ian
As residents of southwest Florida begin the arduous process of rebuilding their lives in the wake of Hurricane Ian, Tulane University experts who have studied long-term impacts of storms in New Orleans have one piece of advice: don't ignore your ment.....»»
New debunking site might be the winning tool in those frustrating Facebook fights
In a timely (and necessary) step towards broader news literacy, a new fact-checking site has launched to teach people how to better pinpoint misinformation. Called RumorGuard, it offers a one-stop shop for misinformation debunking and a glimpse into.....»»
To avoid insider threats, try empathy
In this interview with Help Net Security, Nathan Hunstad, Deputy CISO at Code42, explains the importance of addressing insider threats, how to make sure your employees are aware of the problem and how to make them proactive. SOC analysts are well-pre.....»»
What reptile"s bones can teach us about Earth"s perilous past
An extinct reptile's oddly shaped chompers, fingers, and ear bones may tell us quite a bit about the resilience of life on Earth, according to a new study......»»
When dangerous toxins teach fundamental biology
"What our work shows is how a complex in the center of the cell, the ER-Golgi interaction region, controls plasma membrane cholesterol, which is essential for many cellular functions, if not essential for multicellular life," says Professor Gisou van.....»»
Fighting fake news online: Going beyond scientific slogans to connect with people emotionally
Empathy is a more potent weapon than facts when combatting fake news online, according to new research from the University of Surrey......»»