Mindfulness is the interconnection between the ability to direct attention to the present moment (self-regulation of attention) and the attitude connected to this moment, characterized by curiosity, openness and acceptance. Clinical efficacy of mindfulness has been demonstrated over the past two decades. Its potential within both nursing contests and formal learning for adult education has recently been investigated. Aims of the research: to evaluate and describe the effects of a professional training for teachers of all levels, examining the pedagogical implications, in terms of personal transformation and in the professional context. Methodology: the research presents and discusses - through the data emerging from a questionnaire - the professional training of n. 57 teachers entitled «Take the Next Step - Conscious Learning». The course was structured inspired by the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program and the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn and Saki Santorelli of the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care and Society University of Massachusetts (USA). Results: the data showed that the teachers participating in the training course understood its meaning, usefulness and the importance of the experiential and reflective-transformative nature of the tools presented. Conclusions: the possible implications of the results of this study concern the ability to use and promote the mindfulness techniques beyond clinical effectiveness, as important tools for growth and development within formal learning contexts.
La mindfulness è l’interconnessione tra la capacità di dirigere l’attenzione sul momento presente (autoregolazione dell’attenzione) e l’atteggiamento a esso connesso, caratterizzato da curiosità, apertura e accettazione. Negli ultimi decenni è stata dimostrata l’efficacia clinica della mindfulness e recentemente è stato studiato il suo potenziale all’interno sia dei contesti di cura sia di apprendimento formale per la formazione degli adulti. Finalità della ricerca: valutare e descrivere gli effetti di un percorso di formazione professionale dei docenti di ogni ordine e grado, esaminando le implicazioni pedagogiche, in termini di trasformazione personale e nel contesto professionale. Metodologia: la ricerca presenta e discute - attraverso i dati emersi da un questionario - il percorso formativo di n. 57 docenti che hanno partecipato al corso di formazione dal titolo «Fai il passo successivo – Apprendimento consapevole». Il corso è stato stato strutturato ispirandosi al programma Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) e al lavoro di Jon Kabat-Zinn e Saki Santorelli del Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care and Society University of Massachusetts (USA). Risultati: i dati hanno mostrato che i docenti partecipanti al percorso formativo hanno compreso il suo significato e utilità, nonché l’importanza della natura esperienziale e riflessivo-trasformativa degli strumenti presentati. Conclusioni: le possibili implicazioni dei risultati di questo studio riguardano la capacità di utilizzare e promuovere l’uso delle tecniche di mindfulness oltre l’efficacia clinica, come strumenti importanti per la crescita e lo sviluppo all’interno di contesti di apprendimento formale.
Mindfulness Based Education for emotional awareness and prevent burn-out syndrome: an educational experience with teachers from kindergarten to high school
valerio ferro allodola;
2022-01-01
Abstract
Mindfulness is the interconnection between the ability to direct attention to the present moment (self-regulation of attention) and the attitude connected to this moment, characterized by curiosity, openness and acceptance. Clinical efficacy of mindfulness has been demonstrated over the past two decades. Its potential within both nursing contests and formal learning for adult education has recently been investigated. Aims of the research: to evaluate and describe the effects of a professional training for teachers of all levels, examining the pedagogical implications, in terms of personal transformation and in the professional context. Methodology: the research presents and discusses - through the data emerging from a questionnaire - the professional training of n. 57 teachers entitled «Take the Next Step - Conscious Learning». The course was structured inspired by the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program and the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn and Saki Santorelli of the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care and Society University of Massachusetts (USA). Results: the data showed that the teachers participating in the training course understood its meaning, usefulness and the importance of the experiential and reflective-transformative nature of the tools presented. Conclusions: the possible implications of the results of this study concern the ability to use and promote the mindfulness techniques beyond clinical effectiveness, as important tools for growth and development within formal learning contexts.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
