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Learning values such as compassion and empathy form an important part of the emotional development ­of children throughout their school years.
Teachers have a responsibility to nurture a youngster’s ability to show pity when others are suffering and also understand and share their feelings, says Ben Hart, upper primary school principal at Hong Kong International School (HKIS) on Hong Kong Island, in the latest of South China Morning Post’s recurring EdTalk video series of interviews.

Learning such values and a encouraging curiosity about the world around them – by integrating service learning opportunities, such as beach clean-ups, as part of HKIS’ curriculum, right through until the end of high school – help children develop into “respectful citizens” who can contribute to society.

“We really want to have children lead children to action – to have them feel that they can genuinely make a difference,” Hart says.

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