Empathy development of children in education for animals

By ZHANG Yuanyuan

(Researcher of General Education, One Health Research Institute, Wenzhou Medical University)

Abstract: This article is compiled based on the author’s speech at the 2024 Nature Education Academic Seminar at Beijing Normal University. The article includes “Basic Information: The relationship between animal content and empathy development”, “Phenomenon Observation: How animals are treated in nature education”, and “Practical Guide: Application of the Life Care Mental Model Integrated Development Framework in nature education”. In combination with the content of the book Life’s Meaning and One Health with the author as executive editor, the article further elaborates on the thinking on the development of empathy.

Key words: Empathy, animals, nature education, life care, One Health

ZHANG Yuanyuan. Empathy development of children in education for animals. BioGreen - Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development. Vol. 1, January 2025. Total Issues 72. ISSN2749-9065

Source: Organized according to the Caring for Life Education: A Mental Model Based Framework