Ft. Worth Workshop for RISS’ers to check out
Lassoing Attention, Corralling the Class: Mindfulness-Based Pedagogy for the One-Shot
Instructors:
Deborah Ultan Boudewyns, Art & Architecture Librarian, University of Minnesota
Lindsay Keating, Arts & Architecture Librarian Project Assistant, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Jill E. Luedke, Art & Architecture Librarian, Temple University
Pioneering pedagogies that use mindfulness and reflective techniques in the classroom can help students settle their minds and roundup their attention to be more receptive learners. A growing number of programs and centers point to alternative teaching approaches that incorporate mindfulness, contemplation, and engaged learning environments. Notable educators are undertaking poignant research and writing on the topic of mindfulness in education. Research demonstrates that “contemplative pedagogy” and the integration of mindful practices into higher education facilitates the achievement of traditional educational goals such as improved cognitive and academic performance.
Read more about the workshop here.
