"Mindfulness includes qualities of mind and heart; it provides a strong foundation for other social and emotional skills. Dealing with the emotional needs that students present every day is a complex task--perhaps particularly so for teachers of adolescents. This book describes the tools of mindful attention and shows how the practice of mindfulness can have a positive impact on teaching and learning in middle- and high-school classrooms"--
Broderick, a researcher, psychologist, school psychologist and counselor, and author of a mindfulness curriculum, describes key aspects related to mindfulness and their relevance to the secondary school classroom for both students and teachers. She explains how the stress system operates and how people react to stressors, as well as why to practice mindfulness and teach it to adolescents, then features of mindful attention and ways to introduce, use, and practice them: attention, motivation and engagement, skillful responding, connecting with oneself and students, and mindful teaching. Chapters include vignettes, reflection questions, formal practices, and tips about choosing programs, teacher training, ethical obligations, and whole-school implementation. Annotation ©2019 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
Mindfulness provides a strong foundation for other social and emotional skills and 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 compassionand 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.
