4E1 Class Service Learning 2026 by Kim Siew Khim Teo

Instructions

loh_teo_siew_khim_kim — 2026-01-04 08:31:36 UTC

Select a community you would like to advocate for, complete the Empathy Map by providing responses to the 5 questions below. Park your responses under the same group number.

Video 1

loh_teo_siew_khim_kim — 2026-01-04 08:31:36 UTC

•accompanying questions

•[clarify] What are some root causes of poverty and hunger according to the video? How does the advocate describe the impact of poverty on the individuals?

•[clarify] What examples of people are struggling with food insecurity and what makes their situations especially challenging?

•[sensitise] If someone goes to sleep hungry most nights, how might that make you feel?

•[influence] What role can individuals play to support efforts against poverty and hunger?

Video 2

loh_teo_siew_khim_kim — 2026-01-04 08:31:36 UTC

•accompanying questions

•[clarify] Who is the advocate featured in the video, and what role does he/she play in supporting the lonely elderly in Singapore?

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•[sensitise] How did you feel when you learned that some elderly people pass away without family or friends present? Why?

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•[sensitise] How does the advocate’s action challenge the idea that “if no one notices, it doesn’t matter”?

•[influence] How can communities, schools, or youth groups play a role in supporting elderly people who live alone?

Empathy Map

loh_teo_siew_khim_kim — 2026-01-04 08:31:36 UTC

•Put yourselves in the shoes of the community involved, what do you see, hear, think and feel?

•What have you heard them saying and observed them doing?

•What are their fears, frustrations or anxieties?

•What are their wants, needs, hopes and dream?

•How would you raise awareness to advocate to others about this chosen social cause and community?

loh_teo_siew_khim_kim — 2026-01-04 08:31:36 UTC

Get into groups of three or four
In your group discussions, use the Values Clarification Approach: Clarifying-Sensitising-Influencing (CSI).
Your group may be asked to present what you have discussed using the accompanying questions below the video.
Record your group responses in the Class Padlet.
Follow your group number and indicate the video no. you are doing the discussions on.

Video 3

loh_teo_siew_khim_kim — 2026-01-04 08:38:26 UTC

•accompanying questions

•[clarify] How does the changemaker identify and respond to people who are struggling emotionally?

•[sensitise] Why do you think some people find it hard to talk about their mental or emotional needs?

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•[sensitise] How does the changemaker’s work show the importance of listening without judgment?

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•[influence] What role can schools and families play in creating safe spaces for emotional expression?

What are some root causes of poverty and hunger according to the video?

2026-02-23 03:57:53 UTC

Low income.

How does the advocate describe the impact of poverty on the individuals?

2026-02-23 03:58:46 UTC

They feel hunger, and they need food.

What examples of people are struggling with food insecurity and what makes their situations especially challenging?

2026-02-23 03:59:09 UTC

Low-income foreign workers and the elderly are struggling with food security.

Matthew, Sunqi, Yanshu, Xingtong

li_xingtong — 2026-02-23 03:59:52 UTC

Root cause: Born in a underpreviliged family, lacking support from government.
Food is not a previlige, it's a nessesity.
Examples: cannot afford food. Some people dont want to ask for help
Pityful, kind of frustrated.
Reduce food waste, donate food, raise awareness of poverty.

Kharis, Yu En, Celyn, Crystal

2026-02-23 04:00:18 UTC

1. Mr Lim empathises with the elderly that don't have other family members.

Pitiful, compassionate, empathy, sad -> Do not have anyone else to take care of them.
Mr Lim notices the lonely elderly suffering alone and he cares about them.
We can volunteer to help elderly at elderly homes.

group 7 (avis, keara, charlene, mariam)

2026-02-23 04:00:25 UTC

Activity Two

Helping those who come from a lower social-economic status (SES)
Not being able to provide enough / Not being able to take responsibility after his father passed away
To feed those unable to afford food
Volunteer at FFFA

Video 2 constantine, ayrton , elzoe

2026-02-23 04:00:29 UTC

advocate is Mr lim

he is a companion/ supporter

provides food and financial aid

i felt demoralized. Fear of dying alone

Galia, jessica, prithika, rachel

low_rachel — 2026-02-23 04:00:45 UTC

80 y/o man with empathy who wants to send off the lonely elderly who are under privilege
we feel sad that they have to go through this loneliness without any company
At least one person will notice and care for the individual
such groups can interact with the lonely elderly and need them company

Deyi, Wenqi, dongzhao, kita

dong_zhao — 2026-03-05 01:27:53 UTC

Aetius, Liam Sheng, Benedict

2026-03-05 01:31:49 UTC

He experience mental health issues himself so he is able to understand and identify others who are suffering emotionally.
They might think their suffering is invalidated because they think they are not suffering to the extent others, therefore they do not want to seem weak to others and would usually opt to find a solution themselves
the people are able to freely talk with the changemaker as they find that he will be able to understand rather than to criticise
They can offer a listening ear to people that may be suffering from these emotional issues.

Group 7

2026-03-05 01:34:19 UTC

Mr. Lim's work is empathy in action. He looks past the circumstances of the poor, the forgotten, or those who may have made mistakes in life. He sees their inherent worth and ensures they are not judged in death by their poverty or loneliness.
the idea that if no one notices it doesnt matter is challenged by mr lim by accompanying the elderly to their deathbeds and honor their legacy
through volunteer work to help out and engage with the elderly in various activities such as light exercise, modified games to fit their physical ability and singing karaoke.

lesson 1

2026-03-05 01:34:44 UTC

Workers have low wages that can't keep up with the high cost of living. Social isolation and 'Invisible groups' It is described as a cycle of instability.
We would empathise for the person and feel bad for him/her
It shows how fragile their situation is one small breakdown creates a major crisis. it forces them to rely on food that doesn't need refrigeration which can be less healthy and more expensive in the long run.
Raise awareness to the community and work together to donate food

Ryan, Puwipat, David

2026-03-05 01:35:46 UTC

What are some root causes of poverty and hunger according to the video? How does the advocate describe the impact of poverty on the individuals?

Qn1:

People/households with low or no income. These people struggle every day to put food on the table and the guy said it is a cycle which people need to graduate from.

•[clarify] What examples of people are struggling with food insecurity and what makes their situations especially challenging?

Qn2:

The focus is more on the hidden, overlooked nature of the issue rather than pinpointing causes like low wages or inequality, framing it as a societal blind spot.

•[sensitise] If someone goes to sleep hungry most nights, how might that make you feel?

Qn3.

We feel sad as people don't have access to this basic need. We feel grateful as we are privileged because we don't have to worry about putting food on the table.

What Role Can Individuals Play to Support Efforts Against Poverty and Hunger?

Qn4.

Donate food to these people/ give money for them to buy food

Spread awareness to this cause or volunteer in the organisation like in the video.

What does autistic people see, hear, think, feel

dong_zhao — 2026-03-05 01:47:36 UTC

How they may think

Many think in very detailed or visual ways
They may focus deeply on specific interests and become very knowledgeable.
They often prefer logic, patterns, and structure.
Some find abstract social rules confusing because those rules are not clearly stated.

This doesn’t mean they think “less.” It just means they may process information differently.

How they may feel

Autistic people feel emotions just as strongly as anyone else.
Some may feel emotions more intensely, but have difficulty expressing them.
They might struggle to read other people’s facial expressions or tone.
Anxiety can be common, especially in unpredictable environments.

Not showing emotion ≠ not having emotion.

How they may see

Many autistic people experience sensory differences:

Lights may feel too bright.
Small visual details may stand out more.
Busy places (like shopping malls) can feel overwhelming.

Some are more sensitive to visual input; others may not be.

How they may hear

Sounds can feel much louder or sharper
Background noise that others ignore may be very distracting
Sudden noises can feel painful

Because of this, they may cover their ears or avoid noisy places.

2nd activity(elderly)

low_rachel — 2026-03-05 01:48:20 UTC

I see other old people in the nursing home who are equally lonely as me. I hear people snoring away in their sleep. I think that I will die alone and no one to bury me. I feel depressed.
I have heard them talking about their youth and them complaining about pain. They will be watching television, sleeping, eating and some socialising with others.
They fear that they are an inconvenience to others, their opinions are not being heard and deteriorating health.
We would raise it by creating a campaign to raise awareness of lonely elderly. This will let schools be able to do VIA where they can interact with the elderly and teach them technology

Ryan, David, Puwipat

2026-03-05 01:48:57 UTC

If I put myself in the shoes of the community facing hunger, I would see empty kitchens and limited food choices, hear stomachs growling and people saying, “I’m hungry, I need food,” and constantly think about where the next meal will come from. I would feel worried, stressed, and sometimes embarrassed to ask for help. I have heard them express frustration about not having enough food and observed them visiting community fridges, rationing meals, or skipping food so others in their family can eat. Their fears include starvation and the rising cost of living, while their frustrations and anxieties come from unstable access to nutritious meals and fear of being judged. They want consistent, healthy food, need proper nutrition to live well, and hope for stronger support systems so that one day no one has to worry about hunger. To raise awareness for this cause, I would create videos and social media posts sharing their stories, encourage donations and volunteering, and educate others about food insecurity so more people understand the issue and feel motivated to help.

activity two part 1 (others: lower SES)

2026-03-05 01:51:13 UTC

See: Their daily routines (i.e. what food they eat and what they do in their free time)
Hear: Discussions on how to save money
Think: Thinking about what other think about US
Feel: insecure, demoralized, doubtful, sad

Matthew, Yan Shu, Sunqi and Xing Tong

li_xingtong — 2026-03-05 01:51:37 UTC

Autism awareness

Autistic individuals may feel ostracised from society, they could feel misrepresented due to stereotypes and the stigma around mental health. They may complain about being discriminated against or labeled as mentally underdeveloped. They want to be treated as 'normal' and they want the world to understand them.

Debunk the common misconceptions and preconceived notions about autism. eg. autistic people are good at maths

We can do this as a TikTok video or Yan Shu could share about it during morning assembly.

Activity 2

2026-03-05 01:52:14 UTC

- I feel pity, sad seeing elderly all alone. I am sad to hear about them struggling mentally.

Some elderly don't have anyone to care for them and are always alone and staring at the same scenery everyday.
Fear -> Die alone, anxiety -> Nobody remembers them and they become a burden, Frustrations -> Wishing they had someone to talk to or their children or grandchildren will visit them.
Wants -> Be carefree. Needs -> Support and love and money. Hopes and dreams -> A healthy lifestyle and pass on peacefully.
We make posters and put them around the Bishan neighbourhood and get people to volunteer. Activities in community centres to get people to understand about the lonely elderly.

How can we raise awareness?

dong_zhao — 2026-03-05 01:52:41 UTC

1.Speak out on social media for autism

2. Conduct VIA at autism centre

3.Educate friends, families and people near you

2026-03-05 01:57:35 UTC

activity 2

ayrton_loh_zhi_hao — 2026-03-05 01:59:57 UTC

the community of people that we would like to advocate for is depressed people. When I put myself in the shoes of someone who is depressed they are emotionally distraught, feel tired and melancholic all the time. they are prone to practice social avoidance and would not openly talk about andd act like they are okay.

they fear that their situation will be taken lightly and that nobody will understand them

Their purpose has been flushed down and