IA497

039974

This class is designed to provide practical application of current research about Mindfulness in teaching, also known as contemplative pedagogy (cp) strategies. These strategies increase the likelihood of student success. Course themes and activities focus on: defining mindfulness and contemplative pedagogy, historical and cultural origins, scholarship surrounding and supporting mindful teaching, choosing, planning, facilitating, and assessing basic mindful teaching strategies, addressing student reaction and resistance, strategies for the online classroom and other trends in mindful teaching in higher education. Since we explore the origins of many of the mindfulness practices, we will discuss ethical considerations and the danger of cultural appropriation in order to reflect upon and refine our cultural competencies. Students in the class are expected to participate in, and provide, demonstrations of the strategies in practice. Instruction is in person with specified assignments and deadlines.

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Undergraduate