GP TMJC 2023 StraitsTimes Primer 12 -Doing Good

explore what acts of kindness mean to different groups of people and different societies; examine factors that encourage people to do good; and consider the extent to which doing good stems from a genuine desire to help others. In this issue, we will… DOING GOOD ST-MOE News Outreach Programme 2023 Primer Resource 12 of 12 Scan or click on the QR code to access the primer. ST-MOE NEWS OUTREACH PROGRAMME 2023 PRIMER 12/12

ST-MOE NEWS OUTREACH PROGRAMME 2023 PRIMER 11/12ST-MOE NEWS OUTREACH PROGRAMME 2023 PRIMER 12/12 Oxford Learner's Dictionary defines it as caring about the needs and happiness of other people and being willing to do things to help them, even if it brings no advantage to oneself. BACKGROUND Scan or click on the QR codes below to access the links. What is Altruism? Read this article to find out how humans are intrinsically cooperative and regularly rely on one another for acts of kindness and assistance. Find out more about the unexpected power of random acts of kindness. Explore what effective altruism means and find out why it matters. Watch this video to learn more about altruism and how altruistic acts have an impact on others. HUMAN COOPERATION and acts of kindness ThE POWER OF KINDNESS EFFECTIVE ALTRUISM

ST-MOE NEWS OUTREACH PROGRAMME 2023 PRIMER 11/12ST-MOE NEWS OUTREACH PROGRAMME 2023 PRIMER 11/12ST-MOE NEWS OUTREACH PROGRAMME 2023 PRIMER 12/12 To what extent can an act be considered altruistic if it stems from some degree of self-interest? How far do you agree with the perspectives and how does each writer’s view support or challenge the others? As you read these articles, consider the following: PERSPECTIVES Scan or click on the QR codes below to access the links. Burton analyses altruism and questions if true altruism exists. ALTRUISTIC ACTS ARE DRIVEN BY SELF-INTEREST EMOTIONAL EMPATHY IS A POWERFUL MOTIVATOR Contrary to what effective altruists advocate, Chong argues that emotional empathy is a powerful motivator for people to do good. Tusche argues that it is important to understand that stress has an impact on how altruistic people are. STRESS MAKES PEOPLE MORE SELFISH BUSINESSES COME FORWARD TO GIVE Kwee examines why businesses have come forward to give, even in difficult times.

ST GPRESOURCES ST IBRESOURCES ST-MOE NEWS OUTREACH PROGRAMME 2023 PRIMER 11/12ST-MOE NEWS OUTREACH PROGRAMME 2023 PRIMER 11/12ST-MOE NEWS OUTREACH PROGRAMME 2023 PRIMER 12/12 EXTEND YOUR UNDERSTANDING: RESOURCES FOR BLENDED LEARNING Scan or click on these QR codes for more information. Motivating People to do Good for Others Rewarding People for Doing Good Deeds Making Money While Doing Good Singapore KindnessMovement Images of Singa the Kindness Lion(above) are from the SingaporeKindness Movement website.

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