Becoming Mindful Teachers: A Pilot Study

Dusty Columbia Embury, Laura S. Clarke, Michael Embury, Kim Puckett

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Abstract

In this pilot action research study, one university professor, two public schooladministrators, and one classroom teacher worked together to teach mindfulness to teachers andpre-service teachers (university students studying to become teachers). The researchers used anaction and reflection process to design and deploy an online, asynchronous mindfulness courseover six weeks to meet the needs of participants. This paper discusses the pilot's progress,challenges, results, and lessons learned.
Original languageAmerican English
JournalThe Journal of Teacher Action Research
Volume11
Issue number1
StatePublished - 2024

Keywords

  • Mindfulness
  • Teacher Education
  • Social-emotional Learning
  • Action and Reflection
  • Reflective Practice

Disciplines

  • Teacher Education and Professional Development

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