Connect with us :

Nine Ways To Ensure Your Mindfulness Teaching Practice Is Trauma-Informed

View
Like
Share
Story Source: KQED News ~ Go to Original Article

A recent MindShift article highlighted some things teachers should be aware of if they’re bringing mindfulness into their classrooms. Students may have experienced trauma that makes sitting silently with their eyes closed feel threatening, and teachers can’t assume it will be an easy practice for every child.

That awareness is important to create an inclusive environment, but it doesn’t mean that teachers shouldn’t cultivate their own mindfulness practice or use some techniques with students…


Related Articles

Report of the Global Conference on Promoting literacy for a world in transition: buildingthe foundation for sustainable and peaceful societies

Report of the Global Conference on Promoting literacy for a world in transition: buildingthe foundation for sustainable and peaceful societies

The UNESCO report, “Education for Sustainable Development Goals: Learning Objectives”, provides a framework for integrating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)…
Arts for transformative education: a guide for teachers from the UNESCO AssociatedSchools Network

Arts for transformative education: a guide for teachers from the UNESCO AssociatedSchools Network

Guiding Teachers to Transform Learning Through the ArtsThe arts offer tremendous potential for enriching, enlivening, and propelling learning that transforms…
Paving pathways for inclusion: a global overview of refugee education data

Paving pathways for inclusion: a global overview of refugee education data

SUMMARY Global Insights into Refugee Education DataTechnical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) bridges education and the world of work,…