Changing the Speed: Reflection and mindfulness in higher education

• In Event: ST&C - Changing the Speed: Reflection and Mindfulness in Higher Education

Short Description

Higher education seeks to develop thinkers to solve the complex problems, which demands focused attention. However, today’s faster speeds compete with students’ attention. Reflection and mindfulness strategies, sometimes referred to as contemplative pedagogies, can assist with meeting higher education’s goals by changing the brain. This panel discussion will bring together best practices of mindfulness and reflection into higher education, which parallel the social and emotional needs of students.

Authors

• Beth Rajan Sockman, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

• Jin Mao, Wilkes University

• Catherine Augustine, The Pennsylvania State University