The pilot classes done by University of Galway with 25 secondary schools found it lead to higher levels of understanding for others.
Empathy classes at set to be rolled out for Transition Year Students.
The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment is currently redesigning the TY programme, which is due for public consultation soon.
The pilot classes done by University of Galway with 25 secondary schools found it lead to higher levels of understanding for others.
President of the Irish Second Level Students' Union, Shari Irfan, says they're fully behind the programme.

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