Challenges and Opportunities in Contemplative Higher Education
Format:
Website
Publication Date:
2015/02/11/
Publisher:
Center for Contemplative Mind in Society
Sources ID:
83451
Collection:
Contemplative Pedagogy in Higher Education
Visibility:
Public (group default)
Abstract:
(Show)
In this webinar, Carolyn Jacobs and Mirabai Bush engage in a dialogue about their experiences teaching students in Smith College’s Contemplative Clinical Practice Advanced Certificate Program. Carolyn and Mirabai discuss common challenges that arise during the integration of contemplative practices into college courses, including: handling difficult emotions or thoughts that students experience during practices, choosing and designing practices which complement the course material, and creating a safe and welcoming space for students from a variety of religious and cultural backgrounds. They also explore some of the cognitive, social, and emotional benefits of using contemplative methods in the classroom. Webinar participants will had the opportunity to submit questions to the presenters.