Value Education

Report on the Session by Shelbin C Bino , Alphin Joby On Value Education



Venue: I MCA Classroom

Date: 18 th December 2025

Time: 12:45 to 01:30

Resource Persons: Shelbin C Bino , Alphin Joby

A Value Education session was conducted in our class on the topic “Compassion” as part of Session 7. The session was designed as an interactive and structured debate titled “The Great Compassion Debate: Feeling vs. Action.”

The session began with the word COMPASSION being written on the board and the concept being introduced. A discussion was initiated by asking students whether compassion is primarily an emotion or a responsibility.

The main activity of the session was a structured debate on the question: “What is more important in compassion – Feeling or Action?” The class was divided into two teams based on their viewpoints. Team A represented the idea that compassion begins with feeling, emphasizing empathy, emotional connection, listening, and understanding another person’s pain. Team B supported the idea that compassion is meaningful only when it leads to action, highlighting responsibility, courage to step in, and the importance of helping through practical efforts.

Each team appointed a lead speaker and supporting speakers, while the rest of the members contributed ideas and examples. The debate was conducted in two rounds. In the first round, both teams presented their opening statements, counter-arguments, and final remarks. Students actively participated by sharing real-life examples and personal experiences, which made the discussion engaging and meaningful.

In the second round, a real-life case scenario was presented about a student who seemed isolated and troubled. Team A explained how compassion through feelings would involve understanding, emotional support, and being present for the person. Team B discussed how compassion through action would involve checking on the student, offering help, and taking responsibility to support them. This case-based discussion helped students understand the practical application of compassion in everyday life. The session concluded with the understanding that compassion is not merely a feeling nor just an action, but a combination of both. It begins with recognizing and understanding another’s suffering and ends with meaningful action to help. Students learned that while empathy connects us emotionally, compassion transforms that connection into responsible and life-giving action.