Mindful Classrooms - March 2021

About this Event

Description - As seen on TodayTonight

This full-day course is a fun and interactive way to learn about the role of mindfulness and meditation in education. Perfectly suited for teachers completely new to mindfulness or experienced practitioners.

It is a great way to learn what mindfulness is and learn the many ways in which it can help in the classroom. You’ll explore the science behind mindfulness and meditation, such as the important links between mindfulness and child / adolescent brain development, learn different mindfulness techniques, partake in various mindfulness and meditation activities, and are given simple tools for bringing mindfulness into daily routines.

"A new study from the University of Virginia provides strong evidence that mindfulness training for teachers can help them cope better with stress on the job while also making the classroom environment more productive for learning." [1]

‘Mindful Classrooms’ is a great way to learn how to implement mindfulness tools into the classroom and the many ways in which it can help you.

Course Content + Details

What Mindfulness and Meditation is?

• An introduction to what mindfulness is and different forms of meditation.

The Science Behind Mindfulness

• Understand the science behind mindfulness & meditation.

Tools for You and the Classroom

• Learn different mindfulness techniques, a range of activities and various meditation tools for either personal or classroom use.

Implementing Mindfulness in the Classroom

• An introduction to using MMA's teaching and learning materials or curriculum. The materials are written for primary to year 10 students and can be adapted for years 11 and 12.

What is "A Whole School Approach To Mindfulness"

• Based on our 2016 research project, MMA has developed a unique Tailored Whole School Approach to mindfulness that enables schools and participants to plan, develop, implement and evaluate mindfulness across the whole school.

Certificate of Participation

• Mindful Meditation Australia’s training addresses the below components of the professional learning standards.1.1 Physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students4.1 Support student participation4.2 Manage classroom activities6.4 Apply professional learning and improve student learning

All notes, writing and session material will be provided on the day.

Cost

$150 + GST (Payable by Credit Card). Get in touch to pay by invoice.

Start - Finish Time

9am - 3:30pm

Location

Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club, 87 Marine Parade, Cottesloe WA 6011

Parking

All day parking is available on Forrest street

Morning Tea & Lunch

Morning tea and lunch included. Please contact us if you have any Dietary Requirements

Cancellation Policy

If you no longer can attend this event after you have registered please email info@mindfulmeditationaustralia.org.au no later than one (1) week prior to the event to cancel and/or be issued with a full refund.

General enquiries

Please contact us Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Email: info@mindfulmeditationaustralia.org.au

Testimonials about "Mindful Classrooms"

"Your presentation was wonderfully done, with facts and information interwoven with the meditation and mindfulness exercises! I am so impressed with your curriculum books. They are so simple, clear and well organised and most importantly, really doable." – Andrea Macfarlane, Deputy Principal

“I have enjoyed the training and have been re-inspired to implement mindfulness across the whole school” – Principal Joondalup Primary School

“Even after this short time some of my kids are asking for mindful meditation when they come in after a break! Love it!” ~ Teacher Parkland Primary School

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