Mindfulness for Teachers (Easy English Course)

Description

This course has been created for teachers who want to learn more about what Mindfulness is, how it can benefit both their students and themselves, and how it can best be integrated into their schools.

By establishing a firm foundation in their own self-practice throughout the course, participants will learn how mindfulness can be cultivated in a practical, hands-on way, even if their English-speaking skills are low.

Participants will be encouraged to keep a journal of the experiences that will provide insight even after the course has finished, and motivate them to continue their own practice. 

Through a mix of theory and practical activities, the course will introduce techniques to relax, to increase well-being, and to cultivate self-control regarding energy and attention, improving the learning environment of the classroom.

The course explains every concept in clear, simple English and employs a variety of tools to ensure full comprehension. The trainer, experienced in supporting learners with limited English proficiency, provides additional assistance whenever necessary.

A mix of pictures, videos, step‑by‑step instructions, and collaborative activities guarantees that no participant is left behind. Participants remain engaged through group learning, with continuous support always available.

By the end of the course, participants will have established their own mindfulness practice, having experienced its benefits first-hand. They will leave the course with a toolbox of mindfulness practices that can be used in their classrooms.

Participants will have gained an understanding of how these practices can be adapted to their individual student population and how to introduce mindfulness techniques to students unfamiliar with them.

But more importantly, they will have a firm understanding of how mindfulness practices can have a positive effect on their own and their students’ moods, ability to focus, stress levels, and communication.

Note: Please remember to bring your own laptop, as it will be required during the course.

Learning outcomes

The course will help participants to:

• Adopt new techniques for working with students to practice emotional control and empower individuals to overcome everyday stress; 
• Introduce techniques aimed at enhancing self-control and self-management of attention for more successful learning; 
• Use innovative techniques for empowering teachers in working with students; 
• Develop personal techniques for working with students; 
• Exchange experiences and examples of good practice in a multicultural context. 

Tentative schedule

Day 1 – Course introduction and intro to mindfulness

Course introduction

• Introduction to the course, the school, and the external week activities;
• Practice of translation tools
• Icebreaker activities using drama for trust and ensemble building.

Intro to mindfulness

• Identification of needs and goals for each participant and relevant populations;
• Establishing a definition of mindfulness;
• Introduction to seated practice;
• Self-practice as a foundation for integrating Mindfulness into the classroom;
• Embodiment practices;
• Presentations of the participants’ schools.

Day 2 – The science behind mindfulness

• Seated practice and discussion;
• The history and science of Mindfulness;
• Benefits of Mindfulness for teachers and students;
• Focused attention practices.

Day 3 – Introducing mindfulness to students

• Seated practice and discussion;
• A history of Mindfulness in schools;
• Approaches to integrating mindfulness practices into schools;
• The language of Mindfulness in the classroom;
• Introducing the concept of Mindfulness to students;
• Mindfulness and inclusivity;
• Adapting the practices for different ages and needs;
• Heartfulness practices. 

Day 4 – Mindfulness and classroom management

• Seated practice and discussion;
• Mindful listening and communication;
• Mindfulness and classroom management;
• Interconnection practices.

Day 5 – Creating a meditation practice

• Seated practice and discussion;
• Creating and presenting a meditation practice;
• Group feedback.

Day 6 – Course closure and cultural activities

• Course evaluation: round-up of acquired competencies, feedback, and discussion;
• Awarding of the course Certificate of Attendance;
• Excursion and other external cultural activities.

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