Advancing the Science and Practice of Contemplative Teaching and Learning

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Join Educators from around the World as they practice and teach:

“Contemplative Teaching and Learning promotes awareness of self, others and the world by infusing classroom life and teaching with experiential practices such as mindfulness, yoga, tai chi, reflective journaling and others. It deepens learning and builds inner strengths and skills including attention, self-regulation and compassion.

This symposium allows educators, health professionals, researchers and policymakers to learn from one another in an environment that nurtures dialogue and advances evidence-based practice. It will:

1. Examine the scientific basis of contemplative teaching and learning, including brain research, with the goal of improving the lives of children, teachers and families;
2. Showcase tested practices that demonstrate positive outcomes in diverse settings and at various ages; and
3. Advance contemplative teaching and learning in mainstream education.

Daily experiences with contemplation will provide participants with evidence-based practices that can be implemented in schools, and in their own live” - The Garrison Institute