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An Investigation into Contemplation and its Application in Higher Education |
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Donna Gaudet (Scottsdale Community College) donna.gaudet@sccmail.maricopa.edu |
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Mesa Community College Scottsdale Community College |
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The attached paper provides a very brief overview of current literature and implementation models related to the use of contemplative practices in higher education. |
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I first became familiar with the phrase “Contemplative Education” while reading an article in the January 2007 issue of Shambhala Sun magazine. The article, entitled “Please Help Me Learn Who I Am,” began by outlining several K-12 programs in which teachers utilized classroom pedagogies such as mindfulness meditation, focused breathing, and purposeful listening. The last part of the article dealt with higher education and provided examples of recently created programs for K-12 teachers. These programs provide opportunities for teachers to learn how to utilize contemplative activities in the classroom. I was encouraged by the student comments listed in the article and also by the efforts of the teachers to choose techniques based upon their impact on learning and development of attention. Determined to find out more about these techniques and about their application in college environments, I began a quest for resources and information related to contemplation. The attached article is a result of that quest and addresses the following questions: What is Contemplation? What is Contemplative Practice? Are there Specific Examples of Contemplative Practices Applied in Higher Education Environments? What are the Potential Benefits of Applying Contemplative Practices to Education? What about the Separation of Church and State? In addition to addressing these question, and extensive resource list is included along with information about conferences, grants, and societies related to contemplation and education. Note! As a professional courtesy to the owner of this package, if you use some aspect of this package or have some thoughts about it, please share your feedback via the comments form below. |
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Contemplation in Education Article (document) Note! As a professional courtesy to the owner of this package, if you use some aspect of this package or have some thoughts about it, please share your feedback below. |
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