EMED - 3099 Prof Dev Seminar I: The Mindful Educator (3)

Introduces social/emotional educational goals and methodology for elementary students. Explores evidence-based, secular mindfulness practices for students and teachers that reduce stress and nurture students’ social and emotional competencies. Explores mindfulness as a vehicle for developing candidates’ attunement and classroom management skills. Provides opportunities to develop culturally and developmentally appropriate mindfulness lessons. Also considers requisite professional dispositions and leadership skills within the framework of the junior seminar. Instructional Method: Lecture-Discussion. Terms Offered: Fall, Spring. Prerequisite: EDUC-2310 or the equivalent, must be admitted to the Professional Education Unit of the Division of Education. EMED-3321 and EMED-3333.