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What is Mindfulness-Based Learning?

Mindfulness-Based Learning

is an embodied way of teaching, leading, and being across all domains in education (emotional, social, content areas, academics, executive functioning, etc.) that focuses on the well-being of the whole self and whole learning community through mindfully cultivating awareness, connection, regulation, and equitable decisions as mindful global citizens.

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Through Mindfulness-Based Learning, We Become
Mindful Global Citizens

Mindful Global Citizens value the interconnection between themselves and the world by embodying presence, self-awareness, cultural competency, and social justice. They are lifelong learners who take action and advocate for an equitable, ethical, and sustainable society.

(Frank, Rohrbach, Fullerton; Manuscript 2024)

​Embodiment

  • The key word "embodied" varies from past SEL approaches because it advocates that adults learn and integrate mindfulness-based learning prior to or alongside their students.
 
  • Integrating embodied practices through mindfulness-based learning offers a sustainable and supportive solution for our evolving educational ecosystem. 
 
  • "Shifting our approach gives permission to educators and leaders to nurture their own well-being as an integral part of the educational experience.” 
 
(Frank, Rohrbach, Fullerton; Manuscript, 2024)

Educating Mindfully Framework

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​Since mindfulness-based learning is based in embodied practices, there is no one avenue or prescribed method to follow. There are many different paths that are differentiated for each person; for this reason, the Educating Mindfully Framework was developed to provide guiding foundational principles around mindfulness-based learning that are holistic in nature, as well as broad and adaptable. This framework and the narrative that accompanies it were created to find an accessible way to explore concepts that can often feel abstract and ethereal. Instead of typical implementation procedures, we offer a reframing lens of cultivating an evolving educational ecosystem. An ecosystem provides a certain sense of stability yet is constantly changing. Every component within the ecosystem is interconnected and provides nourishment for the other components with which it interacts.

(Frank, Rohrbach, Fullerton; Manuscript, 2024)

Mindfulness-Based Learning Skill Progression

The mindfulness-based learning skill progression becomes a continuum for the development of social and emotional skills through mindfulness and embodiment. It takes the current foundational awareness and moves into connection.

  • Defines each mindfulness-based learning skill

  • Shows how mindfulness amplifies each SEL competency as it is currently understood

  • Becomes a proactive approach to social and emotional skill developement for adults and children 

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Recommended Resources & Research

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