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Contemplative Practices in Teacher Education
Encounter
Format: Journal Article
Publication Date: Nov 30, 2004
Pages: 42 - 48
Sources ID: 81691
Notes: ISSN 1094-3838
Visibility: Public (group default)
Abstract: (Show)
The article informs that contemplation is a form of self-learning that helps students deal with the stresses of life and makes teaching a joy and delight. One important reason for requiring meditation is that it can be a form of self-learning. Students are introduced to six different types of meditation which include meditation on the breath, loving-kindness (sending thoughts of peace and wellness to self and others), mantra, movement (e.g., walking), visualization, and contemplation on poetry or sacred texts. The small sample findings and case studies indicate that contemplation and spiritual practices can be offered in a non-dogmatic way in public institutions and deepen the educational experience.