Course “How mindfulness practices change the school climate”

In schools of Ukraine today is a large-scale reform of education. In the coming years, Ukrainian educational institutions will become fundamentally different. The new school will work on the principles of "pedagogy of partnership", which is based on communication, interaction and cooperation based on shared values ​​between the teacher, student and parents              On July 12, the Mindspot Awareness Practice Center launches a free, hands-on teacher course to help you figure out:              What is mindfullness (or mindfulness practice)?       How to regulate your emotional state through mindfulness practices?       How to gently and effectively weave mindfulness practices for children into our work?              Course program:              1. What does a teacher gain by practicing mindfulness? Why is it important to start with taking care of yourself and your emotional state? How do mindfulness practices help you reach a resource state? How to take the first steps and integrate the practice into daily life after a familiarization lesson?              2. What is brain integration and why is it so important? General brain neurophysiology and neuroplasticity. Scientific discoveries and research on the benefits of mindfulness practices. Education and training, taking into account the development of the brain of a child and adult.              3. The connection of the body, mind, emotions. What determines the ability for emotional self-regulation? How to develop empathy? How does working with the body and breathing help develop stress resistance? What is embodiment?4. Corporal and art practice of mindfulness. Why is it easier for children and adults at the initial stage to master attentive life skills through movement or creativity? How does physical activity help maintain mental function?              5. How to implement mindfulness practices in your work with children. Successful experience in introducing practices in the educational process in schools in America, Europe and Asia. How does the quality of our attention contribute to changes in us and in the people around us? Why is it important to cultivate a sense of gratitude and how does it change the structure of our brain?              This course is for those teachers who are open to new things and are ready to master the approach to teaching children based on empathy, the development of emotional intelligence and mindfulness practices.              How to take part?              For Mindspot, this is the first course in a series of planned social projects. To participate in the course, please write at registration:              - Why would you like to get on it?       - What is the value of these activities for you?       - How do you plan to use the gained experience in your teaching practice?              Course structure              The course for teachers consists of 5 classes, in which we will study, research, practice various methods of working with ourselves and with children in the context of mindfulness practices.       After each lesson, a little homework helps to form a new micro habit.Participants will keep a diary in order to develop a habit of analyzing their emotions, noticing a reaction in the body, and over time - regulating their attitude to what is happening.       All project participants will be given the opportunity to attend regular classes in the center for free during the course using the midspot_social card.       Course author:              Natalia Nura is a foreign language teacher, author of emotional literacy courses for teachers and students, a certified mindfulness instructor, and a cross-cultural consultant.              Philologist, speaks 7 languages. She traveled a lot around the world, participating in educational projects in India, Panama, Argentina and Germany. Lived and worked at a retreat center in Brazil for a year.              Number of lessons: 5       Duration of one lesson: 2 hours              June 27 at 19:00 - presentation lesson              Take a place at the master class: http://bit.ly/2Lk9nGJ              Days of classes: July 12, 17, 19, 24, 25              Class time: from 17:00 to 19:00              Teacher participation: free              Registration is required: http://bit.ly/2KePpR9       Your questions can be asked by phone:       +38 048 788 87 17, +38 094 922 17 17       Where it will take place: Odessa, per. Nechipurenko, 4th, 7th floor Mindspot.