Mindful Teaching: Nurturing Resilient Educators for Balanced Classrooms

Course Objectives

• Understand the principles and significance of mindfulness.
• Explore the benefits of mindfulness in education.
• Initiate a personal mindfulness practice.
• Learn and practice fundamental mindfulness techniques.
• Integrate mindfulness practices into daily routines.
• Translate mindfulness principles into classroom strategies.
• Create a mindful and supportive learning environment.
• Learn and practice fundamental mindfulness techniques.
• Develop skills for emotional regulation through mindfulness.
• Promote resilience and a healthier work-life balance.

Schedule

Day 1

• Welcome  and Icebreaker.
• Introduction to the training program.
• Icebreaker activities to build a sense of community.
• Understanding Mindfulness
• Definition and principles of mindfulness.
• The relevance of mindfulness in education.
• Benefits of Mindfulness in Education
• Explore how mindfulness enhances well-being and learning.
• Review relevant research and case studies.
• Mindfulness Practices for Beginners
• Guided mindfulness meditation for participants.
• Q&A and discussion on initial experiences.

Day 2

• Mindful Breathing and Body Scan
• Learn and practice mindful breathing exercises.
• Introduction to body scan meditation.
• Cultivating Present Moment Awareness
• Mindfulness of thoughts and sensations.
• Group discussions on integrating mindfulness into daily routines.
• Mindfulness in Motion
• Explore mindful movement and walking meditation.
• Discuss incorporating movement into educational settings.

Day 3

• Mindfulness-Based Classroom Strategies
• Techniques for introducing mindfulness to students.
• Creating a mindful classroom environment.
• Mindful Teaching Practices
• Incorporate mindfulness into lesson planning and delivery.
• Case studies and group discussions.
• Building Mindful Communities
• Strategies for fostering a mindful school community.
• Collaborative activities to promote mindfulness among staff and students.

Day 4

• Stress Awareness and Management
• Understanding stress in the education context.
• Mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques.
• Mindfulness for Emotional Regulation
• Mindfulness practices for recognizing and regulating emotions.
• Group activities on emotional well-being.
• Mindfulness for Resilience
• Building resilience through mindfulness.
• Personalized resilience plans.

Day 5

• Integrating Mindfulness into Professional Life
• Strategies for personal mindfulness integration.
• Goal-setting for continued practice.
• Creating Mindful Educational Environments
• Developing action plans for introducing mindfulness at school.
• Sharing success stories and challenges.
• Closing Ceremony and Certificates.
• Course evaluation and feedback.

*Please note that program content may be subject to change based on input from our trainers.