Mindfulness includes qualities of mind and heart; it provides a strong foundation for other social and emotional skills. Mindfulness is making inroads into classrooms, as teachers seek ways to center and focus their own attention as well as that of their distracted students. Trish Broderick describes the particular relevance of mindfulness to the teaching of adolescent students, including its potential to alleviate stress, foster motivation, engagement, and compassion—and ultimately, to improve both learning and social relationships. Her book is a guide to applying mindfulness to day-to-day classroom challenges; every chapter contains authentic vignettes of secondary teachers and students, brief practices to try, and a set of takeaway points and reflection questions. Contents: From the Series Editor Acknowledgments 1. Mindfulness: Educational Fad or Effective Practice? 2. The Problem of Stress and How Mindfulness Can Help 3. Attention: The Foundation for Teaching and Learning 4. Motivation and Engagement: The Contribution of Mindful Interest 5. Skillful Responding: The Mindful Way of Dealing with Challenges 6. Connecting with Myself and My Students 7. Claiming Leadership Through Mindful Teaching Gratitude for My Own Teachers: A Final Practice References Index About the Author: Patricia C. Broderick, a research psychologist at Penn State University and a mindfulness teacher, lives near Philadelphia.
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