Mindful by design : a practical guide for cultivating aware, advancing, and authentic learning experiences / Caitlin Krause.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Krause, Caitlin, author.

Contributor:

James Hosmer Penniman Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Affective education.

Mindfulness (Psychology).

Social learning--Study and teaching (Secondary).

Social learning.

Self-actualization (Psychology).

Physical Description:

xi, 209 pages ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

Thousand Oaks, California : Corwin, a SAGE Company [2019]

Summary:

"This book is about finding ways to be mindful in the midst of any situation, in everything from using technology to storytelling, from curriculum design to writing, and from solving complex equations to building a thriving classroom community. Mindfulness is about being present in everything we do, and is relevant today in a busy world full of distractions. Mindfulness is proven to increase focus, resilience, empathy, compassion, health, and overall happiness"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction: Making a Difference p. 1

Part I

Chapter 1 Mindfulness: Beyond the Buzzword p. 9

A Practical Definition of Mindfulness p. 9

Mindful Qualities of Learning p. 12

Presence: The X Factor p. 16

On Mindset: Growth versus Fixed p. 19

Mindful Methods: How Mindfulness and Mindful by Design Methodology Link to Core Standards and Models p. 20

Standards and Models p. 22

Creative Convergence: "Intersectionality" and a Mindfulness AAA Mindset p. 27

Chapter 2 Creating a Mindful Learning Environment p. 29

The Space p. 30

The Tools p. 37

The Routines p. 42

Part II

Chapter 3 Mindfulness for Teachers p. 51

Exercise 1 Just Three Breaths (Breathing Meditation) p. 54

Exercise 2 Kiss the Earth (Walking Meditation) p. 56

Exercise 3 On Listening and Being Heard: Reducing Stress and Anxiety p. 58

Exercise 4 Grateful Heart and Happiness p. 63

Exercise 5 Prime Values: Purpose and Presence p. 67

Exercise 6 Daring Greatly: Three Exercises for Freedom p. 72

Exercise 7 Building Solidarity p. 78

Exercise 8 Les Petits Plaisirs: Simple Pleasures for Sustenance p. 85

Chapter 4 Mindfulness in the Classroom and Community p. 91

Exercise 1 Great Debates. "Fire and Ice" p. 97

Exercise 2 Out of This World p. 100

Exercise 3 Story of My Name p. 105

Exercise 4 Levity Moments p. 108

Exercise 5 Gratitude and Mindful Mentors p. 112

Exercise 6 Storytelling, Empathy, and Kindness p. 113

Exercise 7 Digital Mindful Citizen p. 123

Exercise 8 Dignified Selfie p. 131

Exercise 9 The Danger of a Single Story p. 137

Exercise 10 Mindful Journaling. Nature Journals and Moments of Wonder p. 142

Exercise 11 Nature as Teacher. Bold Biomimicry and Design Thinking p. 155

Exercise 12 Architecture and Virtual Worlds: Designing Mindful Community Spaces p. 163

Exercise 13 What Makes a Mindful Leader? p. 170

Exercise 14 Sustainability and Poetry Perspectives: Meditations on "Good" p. 174

Exercise 15 Mirror, Mirror: Empathetic Partner Exercises That Help to Hone Focus, Leadership, and Listening Skills in the Age of Al p. 181

Exercise 16 The Four P's: Projects, Passion, Peers, and Play p. 186

Part III

Chapter 5 The Future of Mindfulness p. 195.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the James Hosmer Penniman Book Fund.

ISBN:

9781506388656

1506388655

OCLC:

1057243600

Publisher Number:

99980479823