The Great benefit of practicing mindfulness... is presence of mind within a storm of emotions. -phillip moffitt
The Great benefit of practicing mindfulness... is presence of mind within a storm of emotions. -phillip moffitt
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Children grow up in a school setting for 13 years. After that, they are to decide if they want to continue their education. However, all that time they spend at school has a major impact on their mental health. School is not the same for everyone and while it may be easy for some, others have a hard time. They have to interact with others on a daily basis and go through many transitions through the day. For some students, it is a stressful environment. While students are supposed to be taught a certain curriculum, should their mental health be more involved within teaching the curriculum? As teachers, there are ways to make school a safe space where students feel welcomed and calm. Mindfulness in the classroom is one way to do that for students.
Children grow up in a school setting for 13 years. After that, they are to decide if they want to continue their education. However, all that time they spend at school has a major impact on their mental health. School is not the same for everyone and while it may be easy for some, others have a hard time. They have to interact with others on a daily basis and go through many transitions through the day. For some students, it is a stressful environment. While students are supposed to be taught a certain curriculum, should their mental health be more involved within teaching the curriculum? As teachers, there are ways to make school a safe space where students feel welcomed and calm. Mindfulness in the classroom is one way to do that for students.
Learning Targets
Learning Targets
Students will be able to define mindfulness in the classroom
Students will be able to practice mindfulness techniques in the classroom
Students will be able to explain the importance of mindfulness in the classroom
What is Mindfulness in the Classroom?
What is Mindfulness in the Classroom?
Mindfulness is defined as being conscious of one's surroundings and staying composed despite what is going on around them (Mindful, 2020). So what is mindfulness in the classroom? Mindfulness in the classroom can be seen as practicing mindful strategies through teaching and learning. It is meant to help students be aware of their emotions and surroundings. How can we incorporate mindfulness in the classroom then?
Coming to an end
Coming to an end
Mindfulness is not just about teaching students to meditate and be calm. It is about helping students be aware of their emotions and environment. There are many ways to practice it in the classroom and they tend to have a positive impact on students. As it does help the students in their school environment, the skills they learn throughout the journey stick with them even after they graduate (Albrecht et al, 2012). However, this lies on teachers and school districts to apply it to their curriculum. Would you consider incorporating mindfulness into your classroom?
Quiz Time!
Quiz Time!
What is one example of how mindfulness in the classroom correctly impacts students?
A. Decreased student engagement
B. Decreased focus
C. Increased bullying
D. Increased self-control
After her students get back from recess, Mrs. Smith allows her students to sit down and take a couple of deep breaths before starting their lesson. Which best describes how she is using mindfulness in the classroom?
A. Breathing exercises
B. Guided Imagery
C. Movement
D. Sensory Experiences
D
A
References
Albrecht, N. J., Albrecht, P., & Cohen, M. (2012). Mindfully Teaching in the Classroom: a Literature Review. Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 37(12). https://doi.org/10.14221/ajte.2012v37n12.2
Dang, J. (2019). CULTIVATING MINDFULNESS IN THE CLASSROOM: A WORKSHOP FOR EDUCATORS. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.calstate.edu/downloads/tb09jb40j
Infobase, F., & Ivanhoe Broadcast News. (2019). Mindfulness in the Classroom [streaming video] (Films on demand). https://fod-infobase-com.proxy.lib.odu.edu/p_ViewVideo.aspx?xtid=168127
Leland, M. (2015). Mindfulness and Student Success. Journal of Adult Education, 44(1), 19–24. Retrieved from https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1072925
Reuben, R. C. (2012). Bringing Mindfulness into the Classroom: A Personal Journey. Journal of Legal Education, 61(4), 674–682. http://www.jstor.org/stable/42894258
Shardlow, G. (2015, November 18). Integrating Mindfulness in Your Classroom Curriculum. Retrieved September 17, 2021, from Edutopia website: https://www.edutopia.org/blog/integrating-mindfulness-in-classroom-curriculum-giselle-shardlow
Mindful. (2020, July 8) What is Mindfulness? Retrieved September 17, 2021, from Mindful website: https://www.mindful.org/what-is-mindfulness/
Publishing, S. (2017). Mindfulness in the Classroom [YouTube Video]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75GAKifz780&t=28s
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