EMED - 3099 Prof Dev Seminar I: The Mindful Educator (2)

Introduces social/emotional educational goals and methodology for elementary students. Explores secular mindfulness practices for students and teachers that reduce stress and nurture students’ social and emotional competencies to enhance motivation, attentional focus, mutual respect, self-awareness, emotion regulation, and healthy, positive relationships. Also considers requisite professional dispositions and leadership skills within the framework of the junior seminar. Conceptual. Prerequisites: EDUC-2310 or the equivalent, must be admitted to the Professional Education Unit of the Division of Education. Co-requisites: EMED-3321 and EMED-3333.