Handbook of Mindfulness in Education
Integrating Theory and Research into Practice
Robert W Roeser editor Kimberly A Schonert-Reichl editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Published:1st Mar '16
Should be back in stock very soon
This hardback is available in another edition too:
- Paperback£139.99(9781493974955)
This handbook addresses the educational uses of mindfulness in schools. It summarizes the state of the science and describes current and emerging applications and challenges throughout the field. It explores mindfulness concepts in scientific, theoretical, and practical terms and examines training opportunities both as an aspect of teachers’ professional development and a means to enhance students’ social-emotional and academic skills. Chapters discuss mindfulness and contemplative pedagogy programs that have produced positive student outcomes, including stress relief, self-care, and improved classroom and institutional engagement.
Featured topics include:
- A comprehensive view of mindfulness in the modern era.
- Contemplative education and the roots of resilience.
- Mindfulness practice and its effect on students’ social-emotional learning.
- A cognitive neuroscience perspective on mindfulness in education that addresses students’ academic and social skills development.
- Mindfulness training for teachers and administrators.
- Two universal mindfulness education programs for elementary and middle school students.
The Handbook of Mindfulness in Education is a must-have resource for researchers, graduate students, clinicians, and practitioners in psychology, psychiatry, education, and medicine, as well as counseling, social work, and rehabilitation therapy.
"This book explores ways that mindfulness can be used in educational settings, presenting theoretical considerations and practical applications in the classroom. ... This excellent book covers both theory and practical applications of mindfulness for educators and students. Teachers and administrators will benefit greatly from it." (Gary B. Kaniuk, Doody's Book Reviews, October, 2016) "It is an excellent place for those new to mindfulness in education to begin to understand what has been happening, as well as a valuable summary of the current state of the art in the United States and Canada ... . Its pages provide food for thought and inspiration for a potentially wide raft of professionals who are engaged in mindfulness in education, not only psychologists and psychiatrists but also education professionals such as teachers and administrators ... ." (Katherine Weare, PsycCRITIQUES, Vol. 61 (44), October, 2016) "The Handbook of Mindfulness in Education is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the current field of how mindfulness practice and MBI can be integrated into school settings. ... This handbook has consolidated a great deal of the existing work that has been conducted to date, and it offers a welcome addition to the growing literature on how mindfulness practice and contemplative science can be best used to the benefit of students and those who work in educational settings." (Joshua C. Felver, Mindfulness, Vol. 7, 2016)
ISBN: 9781493935048
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394 pages
1st ed. 2016