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SDD20: When Mindfulness Meets the Classroom

Hours: 1.5

A growing body of neuroscience and other research on mindfulness suggests an array of benefits relevant to higher education—individual benefits like increased attention and creativity as well as communal benefits like the promise of more inclusive environments by supporting students more fully. In this workshop, participants will get hands-on with practical strategies for implementing mindfulness practices in and out of the classroom.

A participant walks away with:

Participants will be able to:

Develop a deeper understanding of the “contemplative pedagogy” movement in higher education

Apply practical strategies and a wealth of resources for implementing mindful practices

Generate discussions on how to implement mindfulness in various classroom formats

Presenter(s):

Chelsea Biggerstaff is a seasoned education professional. After visiting classrooms in Japan, China, the United States and the Navajo Nation during her undergraduate career at Indiana University, she found the disparity in educational settings inexcusable. She devoted 2 years to National Service through AmeriCorps. After serving, Chelsea accepted a position at Skillpoint Alliance where she dedicated the next 3 years developing educational development programs. Chelsea’s background in education and passion drew her to Austin Community College. Currently, Chelsea is a Faculty Development Coordinator where she is using her creativity, educational background and positive spirit to inspire and learn from the hardworking faculty at Austin Community College.


 
Date Time Location Presenter
 
01/17/202010:30am-12:00pmHLC 2219Chelsea Biggerstaff 

 
 

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