Cultivating Mindful Schools Course
Cultivating Mindful Schools Course for teachers
Cultivating Mindful Schools Course description
DESCRIPTION
This transformative course invites educators, trainers, and professionals to explore the power of mindfulness in education. By fostering focus, emotional regulation, and resilience, mindfulness enhances learning environments and supports both educators and students. Participants will learn practical techniques to integrate mindfulness into their personal practices, classrooms, and training programs. Through interactive sessions and experiential learning, this course empowers participants to create supportive, engaging, and balanced educational experiences.
Objectives of the Cultivating Mindful Schools Course for teachers
OBJECTIVES
- Understand the principles of mindfulness and its impact on emotional well-being and cognitive focus.
- Learn mindfulness techniques to manage stress and enhance resilience for educators and learners.
- Explore how to create mindful learning environments that support focus and reduce anxiety.
- Develop strategies to integrate mindfulness into daily classroom routines and educational programs.
- Gain tools for teaching mindfulness practices to diverse learners, including techniques tailored to different age groups.
- Explore the role of mindfulness in promoting emotional intelligence and empathy in education.
- Foster self-awareness and active listening skills for effective communication.
- Collaborate with peers to exchange ideas and share best practices for incorporating mindfulness into teaching.
- Improve intercultural awareness by exploring mindfulness traditions from various cultures.
- Collaborate with peers to share insights, experiences, and best practices
- Exchange ideas, experiences, materials, and cross-cultural practices with colleagues
- Improve language and communication skills
- Increase international cooperation and intercultural awareness
Schedule for the Cultivating Mindful Schools Course
SCHEDULE
Day 1 / 09:00 – 14:00: Introduction to Mindfulness in Education
- Icebreaking activities: Reflective introductions and mindfulness-inspired group exercises
- Understanding mindfulness: Definition, principles, and scientific benefits
- Exploring the role of mindfulness in emotional regulation, focus, and resilience
- Group discussion: The challenges of modern education and how mindfulness addresses them
- Practical activity: Experiencing foundational mindfulness practices, such as mindful breathing and body scans
Day 2 / 09:00 – 14:00: Mindfulness for Educators and Personal Practice
- Stress management techniques for educators using mindfulness
- Building emotional resilience through mindful self-care practices
- Practical activity: Mindful movement and grounding techniques (e.g., yoga-inspired stretches)
- Developing self-awareness to foster authentic and balanced teaching practices
- Journaling and reflection: Creating a personal mindfulness routine
Day 3 / 09:00 – 14:00: Integrating Mindfulness into Classrooms
- Creating mindful learning environments: Strategies for fostering calm, focus, and engagement
- Daily mindfulness practices for students: Breathing exercises, mindful listening, and gratitude journaling
- Tailoring mindfulness techniques to different age groups and learning needs
- Case studies: Successful mindfulness education programs around the world
- Group activity: Brainstorming mindfulness activities for specific subjects (e.g., science, literature, or arts)
- Practice session: Leading a short mindfulness exercise for peers
Day 4 / 09:00 – 14:00: Emotional Intelligence & Mindfulness
- The connection between mindfulness and emotional intelligence
- Cultivating empathy and compassion in students through mindfulness practices
- Exploring mindfulness as a tool for improving communication and conflict resolution
- Group workshop: Designing a mindfulness-based project for the classroom or training setting
- Peer feedback and refinement of project ideas
- Practical activity: Exploring mindful storytelling and creative activities to teach mindfulness concepts
Day 5 / 09:00 – 14:00: Action Planning, Reflection, and Future Integration
- Action plan creation: Strategies to implement mindfulness in education settings
- Presentations: Sharing mindfulness-based lesson plans or projects with the group
- Feedback session: Collaborative improvements and insights
- Group reflection: Cultivating responsibility and ongoing mindfulness practice as educators
- Course evaluations: Reflective feedback and personal takeaways
- Certificate ceremony: Celebrating the completion of the program
- DURATION
5 days – 25 hours
* Please contact us for 7, 10, 14, 21 days courses!
- FEE
* Materials, certificates and cultural activities included!
- SESSIONS
*Other course days are available, please ask for specific dates.
- MÁLAGA, SP
17.03.2025 – 21.03.2025 – confirmed
28.07.2025 – 01.08.2025 – confirmed
24.11.2025 – 28.11.2025 – confirmed
* Our teacher training courses can fully be funded by Erasmus+ program.
* Please contact us for all inclusive options or specific services depending on your needs and preferences.
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