Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Citizenship Education and Democratic Issues (ICCEDI 2026)

3rd International Conference on Citizenship Education and Democratic Issues (ICCEDI 2026)

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Reforming Citizenship Education for Empathy: A Pedagogical Framework for Designing Optimal Learning Experiences

Authors
Eunyoung Kim1, *
1School of Knowledge Science, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, 1-1, Asahidai, Nomi city, Ishikawa prefecture, Japan, 923-1211
*Corresponding author. Email: kim@jaist.ac.jp
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Eunyoung Kim
Available Online 29 October 2026.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-626-0_4How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Pedagogical Framework; Learning Experience Design; Citizenship Education for Empathy; Optimal Learning Experience
Abstract

Our global society requires higher education institutions (HEIs) to continually adapt to a shifting socio-technical landscape. In citizenship education, there is an urgent need to reform traditional pedagogical models to actively foster crucial soft skills like empathy and global competency. This paper proposes an integrated learning framework that blends a six-step procedural course design methodology with a learning objectives model of interactions between the instructor and learners cognitive modes. By mapping specific emotional and cognitive skills into structured individual and collective learning phases, this approach guides educators to systematically build “wow,” “hmm,” and “aha” learning moments. The resulting blended curriculum design focuses on moving learners from instructor-centered knowledge acquisition to learner-centered collaborative creation. This framework provides global educational designers with a theory-driven blueprint for cultivating empathetic next-generation leaders.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Citizenship Education and Democratic Issues (ICCEDI 2026)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
29 October 2026
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978-2-38476-626-0
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2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-626-0_4How to use a DOI?
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© 2026 The Author(s)
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