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Welcome to our Mindful Learning Forum where Educators can find information about incorporating mindfulness in the classroom and contemplative practices into curriculum.<\/h3>\n

Mindful Learning–Mindfulness in the Classroom<\/h4>\n

The Mindful Learning program, offered through the Mindfulness at Ramapo College of New Jersey, provides \u00a0faculty with the opportunity to expand their understanding of how mindfulness practices can be concretely applied to classroom pedagogy. <\/strong>The program is offered to faculty who are interested in learning more about the scholarship and science of mindfulness.\u00a0 It is equally open to faculty who have established personal practices as well as those who are new to mindfulness, have an interest in learning a mindful practice, and would wish to apply this practice to their professional development and classroom pedagogy. Teachers learn mindfulness exercises and \u00a0can create redesigned course syllabi that apply the principles of contemplative teaching to increase student wellness and learning.<\/p>\n

Also, see our research and links page for more information.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0“Education isn\u2019t just about imparting knowledge; it\u2019s about imparting wisdom. It isn\u2019t only about critical thought and intellectual achievement; it is also about developing personal and social skills with an integrated depth of experience enabling our students to transform into active, engaged, compassionate citizens of a diverse world.’- David Germano<\/em><\/p>\n

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Mindful Learning for Educators workshop:\u00a0<\/span>Free mindfulness in education workshop offered to local Middle and high school faculty and staff.<\/h3>\n

Thursday, April 7, 2016
\n4-6pm
\nAnisfield School of Business room 420<\/h4>\n
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This workshop\u00a0is open to middle and high school faculty and staff who are interested in learning more about how to incorporate Contemplative Studies and Mindfulness into their classroom. \u00a0.This workshop provides teachers of grades 6-12 with the opportunity to expand their understanding of mindfulness practices. \u00a0The workshop will address teachers’ personal practices as well as introduce hands-on strategies for use in the classroom. \u00a0The workshop will include a short introduction to the “.b” Mindfulness in Schools Program (mISP) curriculum. \u00a0 Presented by Jim Morley Ph.D. Professor of Clinical Psychology and Carol Bowman Ed.D. Associate Professor of Education with guest presenter, Joe Kiely, Northern Highlands High School.<\/p>\n

Teachers will receive 3 hours professional development credit hours for their participation.<\/strong><\/p>\n

For disability-related accommodations or any questions, please contact mindfulness@ramapo.edu.\u00a0\u00a0In case of inclement weather, please check www.ramapo.edu\/mindfulness<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Mindfulness in Schools Project: 4-day Intensive Teacher Curriculum Training<\/h3>\n

July 6-10, 2016 \u00a0Four day intensive Training \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\"Unknown\"<\/a><\/h4>\n

July 6 registration begins at 3:30pm
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Presented by the Mindfulness at Ramapo College of New Jersey<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Trainers Ted DesMaisons, Charisse Minerva Spencer & others\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

This mindfulness in education workshop is being offered to local high schools and middle schools, as well as other educators from around the country.<\/p>\n

Learn the lessons in real-time, explore the pedagogy of the .b curriculum and share our experiences of teaching .b in the classroom in a nourishing, restful, retreat-like atmosphere. \u00a0Participants will also have the opportunity to practice teaching \u00a0the key exercises to one another, in order to leave feeling confident and empowered to teach the curriculum to young people aged 11-18.<\/p>\n

What is .b ?<\/strong><\/p>\n

.b <\/strong>is a fun, engaging and useful ten-session mindfulness course for young people, adapted from the adult courses Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy. It has been evaluated positively by the University of Cambridge and Oxford Brookes, and can be used in a wide range of contexts and age ranges.<\/p>\n

What makes .b distinctive?<\/strong><\/p>\n

.b <\/strong>was carefully crafted by classroom teachers to engage everyone, including the most cynical of student audiences. It is taught with striking visuals, film clips and activities that bring mindfulness to life without losing the expertise and integrity of classic mindfulness teaching.<\/p>\n

Who can teach .b?<\/strong><\/p>\n

.b <\/strong>must be taught by teachers who themselves practice mindfulness regularly. An adult 8-week MBSR <\/strong>is a good start, followed by 6 months of developing a minimum daily practice of at least 20 minutes. Then, sign up for the Teach .b <\/strong>Certification Course, which gives the skills, confidence and materials to teach .b <\/strong>effectively to young people. See http:\/\/mindfulnessinschools.org\/<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

NOTE PREREQUISITES<\/u>: 8 week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course or Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) course or equivalent. \u00a06 months of developing your practice after MBSR or MBCT course.<\/p>\n

What is the cost?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The course fee is $995 commuter rate, $1245 residential rate (shared room), $1345 residential rate (single room). For more detailed information, please visit http:\/\/mindfulnessinschools.org\/register\/teach\/new-jersey-course-july\/<\/a><\/p>\n

What is the schedule?<\/strong><\/p>\n

We will start with registration, a light welcome dinner, and an evening orientation on Wednesday, the 6th of July and share our last lunch on Sunday, the 10th. Most training days will start with a period of sitting at 8:00am and conclude at 5:30pm before we share dinner; registration will begin at 3:30pm on Wednesday afternoon and our final day will conclude by 3:00 pm. Please note: participants who want full certification must attend each lesson and stay through our final session.<\/p>\n

We will demonstrate the lessons in real-time, explore the pedagogy of the .b curriculum, and share our experience of teaching .b in the classroom, alongside supporting a nourishing, restful, retreat \u2018feel\u2019 to the course. Participants will also have the opportunity to practice teaching the key exercises to one another, in order to leave feeling confident and empowered to teach the curriculum to young people aged 11-18.<\/p>\n

Candidates who meet the Prerequisites for training and agree to the Terms & Conditions are very welcome to\u00a0Click here <\/a>to register or for more information about .b mindfulness.<\/p>\n

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Author and speaker Kailen Krame will come to your school to discuss mindfulness and other tools for “Putting it in Perspective.”<\/h3>\n

Put it in Perspective: A Teen\u2019s Guide to Sanity is a “pocket-guide\u201d to happiness intended to help fellow teenagers effectively deal with the rigors of adolescence. This book encourages readers to put stressful situations in perspective by using helpful tools such as mindfulness and positive self-talk, and explores five important qualities for maintaining sanity throughout the teenage years.<\/p>\n

To book Kailen to present at \u00a0your school or organization, please email mindfulness@ramapo.edu.<\/h4>\n

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For more informant about booking Kailen for your organization please\u00a0email mindfulness@ramapo.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

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TEDxBlue – Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. – 10\/18\/09<\/h3>\n

Dr. Daniel Siegel explores the neural mechanisms beneath social and emotional intelligence
\nand how these can be cultivated through reflective practices that focus on the inner nature
\nof the mind.<\/p>\n

Daniel is a child psychiatrist, educator, and author of Mindsight, The Mindful Brain,
\nParenting from the Inside Out, and The Developing Mind.<\/p>\n