Mindfulness: Foundation for Teaching and Learning

Posted by Mindfulness in Education Network on February 29, 2016

Mindfulness: Foundation for Teaching and Learning
Ninth Annual Conference
March 4-6, 2016
M. Carey Thomas Library, Great Hall
Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA

PRE-CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
PassageWorks Workshop: Introduction to the Five Dimensions of Engaged Teaching

This one-day introduction to a longer course, explores the Five Dimensions of Engaged Teaching based on our book of the same title. The Five Dimensions include: cultivating an open heart, engaging the self-observer, being present, expanding emotional capacity and establishing respectful boundaries. These capacities allow us to joyfully and effectively meet the complex demands of our profession. In the workshop we engage in a selection of core practices and explore principles that support educators to develop and sustain a reflective teaching practice, manage stress, cultivate our own social and emotional intelligence, create truly inclusive classrooms and successfully collaborate with colleagues.

Keynote: A Relational Mindfulness Pedagogy
As research continues to be published on the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions with youth populations, there is much to be excited about in this emerging field. While this positive, educators, therapists, and other youth workers are still left with the question of how to effectively disseminate mindfulness interventions to create meaningful experiences for the youth they work with. The simple truth is that who we are and the relational dynamics we have with our youth have a strong influence on youth engagement and outcome. In this keynote, Dr. Himelstein will discuss a “Relational Mindfulness Pedagogy” that encompasses strategic awareness of the development of an authentic and mindful relationship alongside the development of self-awareness of youth. Attendees can expect to walk away with a sound philosophical framework and concrete strategies to help young people live the mindful path.

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