Section: MODULE 4 — Empathy & Interpersonal Awareness | PSL Programme — Personal, Social and Learning-to-Learn Competencies

Module Overview

Welcome to Module 4 of the Bridge4Mothers PSL Programme.

This module focuses on helping participants strengthen:

empathy,
interpersonal awareness,
respectful communication,
and positive relationships with others.

Empathy is the ability to:

understand,
recognise,
and respect the feelings, experiences, and perspectives of other people.

Strong interpersonal skills can support:

communication,
collaboration,
conflict prevention,
emotional wellbeing,
and positive participation in learning, family, and professional environments.

Many people experience challenges related to:

communication,
misunderstandings,
emotional stress,
or feeling unheard or unsupported.

This module encourages participants to:

strengthen emotional understanding,
improve listening skills,
recognise different perspectives,
and build respectful and supportive interactions.

Participants will explore:

empathy,
emotional intelligence,
active listening,
respectful interaction,
and positive relationship-building.

The module promotes:

inclusion,
collaboration,
understanding,
and positive social participation.

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  Learning Objectives
  
  Select activity By the end of this module, participants will be ab...
  
  By the end of this module, participants will be able to:
  
  understand the importance of empathy,
  
  strengthen interpersonal awareness,
  
  improve listening and communication skills,
  
  recognise different perspectives respectfully,
  
  and build more positive and supportive relationships.
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  Expected Learning Outcomes
  
  Select activity Participants will: strengthen empathy and emotiona...
  
  Participants will:
  
  strengthen empathy and emotional awareness,
  
  improve communication and listening skills,
  
  develop more respectful interactions,
  
  and support positive collaboration and inclusion.
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  Estimated Learning Time
  
  Select activity Total Estimated Time: 5–6 Hours Including: present...
  
  Total Estimated Time:
  
  5–6 Hours
  
  Including:
  
  presentations,
  
  videos,
  
  reflection exercises,
  
  collaborative activities,
  
  discussion forums,
  
  and self-assessment tasks
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  2. LEARNING MATERIALS
  
  Select activity A. Presentation: Empathy & Interpersonal Awareness
  
  A. Presentation: Empathy & Interpersonal Awareness File PDF
  
  Select activity B. Video 1 “What is Empathy?”
  
  B. Video 1 “What is Empathy?” File MP4
  
  Select activity B. Video 2: “Active Listening & Positive Communication”
  
  B. Video 2: “Active Listening & Positive Communication” File MP4
  
  Select activity B. Video 3: “Understanding Different Perspectives”
  
  B. Video 3: “Understanding Different Perspectives” File MP4
  
  Select activity B. Video 5 “Emotional Intelligence in Everyday Life”
  
  B. Video 5 “Emotional Intelligence in Everyday Life” File MP4
  
  Select activity C. Reading Material: Empathy & Positive Relationships
  
  C. Reading Material: Empathy & Positive Relationships File PDF
  
  Select activity D. Downloadable Worksheet: Empathy & Communication Reflection Worksheet
  
  D. Downloadable Worksheet: Empathy & Communication Reflection Worksheet File PDF
  
  Select activity E. Active Listening & Positive Communication Guide
  
  E. Active Listening & Positive Communication Guide File PDF
  
  Select activity F. Infographic: Positive Interpersonal Skills
  
  F. Infographic: Positive Interpersonal Skills File PNG
  
  Select activity G. Guidance Resource:Building Positive Relationships Through Empathy
  
  G. Guidance Resource:Building Positive Relationships Through Empathy File PDF
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  3. PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES
  
  Select activity Activity 1 — Active Listening Exercise
  
  Activity 1 — Active Listening Exercise Assignment
  
  Opened: Saturday, 1 August 2026, 12:00 AM
  
  Due: Saturday, 8 August 2026, 12:00 AM
  
  Activity 1 — Active Listening Exercise
  
  Moodle Tool:
  
  Reflection assignment or forum activity
  
  Select activity Activity 2 — Perspective-Taking Activity
  
  Activity 2 — Perspective-Taking Activity Assignment
  
  Opened: Saturday, 1 August 2026, 12:00 AM
  
  Due: Saturday, 8 August 2026, 12:00 AM
  
  Activity 2 — Perspective-Taking Activity
  
  Moodle Tool:
  
  Discussion forum or assignment
  
  Select activity Activity 3 — Positive Communication Reflection
  
  Activity 3 — Positive Communication Reflection Assignment
  
  Opened: Saturday, 1 August 2026, 12:00 AM
  
  Due: Saturday, 8 August 2026, 12:00 AM
  
  Activity 3 — Positive Communication Reflection
  
  Moodle Tool:
  
  Journal or assignment activity
  
  Select activity Activity 4 — Relationship Mapping Exercise
  
  Activity 4 — Relationship Mapping Exercise Assignment
  
  Opened: Saturday, 1 August 2026, 12:00 AM
  
  Due: Saturday, 8 August 2026, 12:00 AM
  
  Activity 4 — Relationship Mapping Exercise
  
  Moodle Tool:
  
  Worksheet upload
  
  Select activity Activity 5 — Group Discussion Activity
  
  Activity 5 — Group Discussion Activity Forum
  
  Instructions
  
  Discuss:
  
  the importance of empathy,
  
  respectful communication,
  
  and positive relationships in daily life and learning.
  
  Moodle Tool:
  
  Discussion forum
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  4. REFLECTION & DISCUSSION
  
  Select activity Discussion Topic: “How can empathy and respectful communication improve relationships and wellbeing?”
  
  Discussion Topic: “How can empathy and respectful communication improve relationships and wellbeing?” Forum
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  5. ASSESSMENT
  
  Select activity A. Knowledge Quiz
  
  A. Knowledge Quiz
  
  Select activity B. Self-Assessment Activity
  
  B. Self-Assessment Activity Feedback
  
  Select activity C. Practical Submission
  
  C. Practical Submission Assignment
  
  Opened: Saturday, 1 August 2026, 12:00 AM
  
  Due: Saturday, 8 August 2026, 12:00 AM
  
  Select activity D. Peer Feedback Activity
  
  D. Peer Feedback Activity Forum
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  MODULE COMPETION REQUIREMENTS
  
  Select activity To complete Module 4, participants must: View all ...
  
  To complete Module 4, participants must:
  
  View all learning materials
  
  Participate in discussion forum
  
  Complete practical activities
  
  Submit reflection assignment
  
  Complete quiz/self-assessment
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  FINAL MODULE MESSAGE
  
  Select activity Congratulations on completing Module 4. Empathy an...
  
  Congratulations on completing Module 4.
  
  Empathy and interpersonal awareness are important competences that support:
  
  communication,
  
  collaboration,
  
  inclusion,
  
  emotional wellbeing,
  
  and positive relationships.
  
  Respectful communication and understanding help create stronger connections, supportive communities, and more inclusive learning and social environments.

Section outline

Module Overview

Total Estimated Time:

5–6 Hours

Moodle Tool:

Reflection assignment or forum activity

Moodle Tool:

Discussion forum or assignment

Moodle Tool:

Journal or assignment activity

Activity 4 — Relationship Mapping Exercise

Moodle Tool:

Worksheet upload

Instructions

Discuss:

the importance of empathy,

respectful communication,

and positive relationships in daily life and learning.

Moodle Tool:

Discussion forum