Empathy for the Instructor: A Reflection of Using Empathy-Based Pedagogy as a Graduate Teaching Assistant
by Kristen Venegas | Xchanges 19.2, Fall 2025
Contents
What Exactly is Empathy-Based Pedagogy?
Empathy-Based Pedagogy in the Writing Classroom: Reflection, and Responsive Instruction
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