Teachers want students to want to come to school, feel safe in the classroom, and feel supported in their learning. And as a teacher, it is your responsibility to build that sense of community and foster respectful actions and communication among your students.
Discuss the following with the class:
After watching the video below, explain what impact mindfulness can have on the overall classroom environment.
How does mindfulness support students’ self-regulation? In what ways can it influence student learning?
How do you see yourself implementing mindfulness in your own teaching practice?
Review the College’s Conceptual Framework.
How does this topic link to the College’s Conceptual Framework and the framework’s philosophical relationship to effective teacher preparation?
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