Professional Training in the Applied Use of Mindfulness for 7 – 11 year olds
4 weeks
Online
26th February - 25th March 2018
Online training with podcasts, video links and more
Course Description
This is a 20 hour online training course which prepares participants to teach Mindfulness to 7-11 year olds. It has a strong emphasis on experiential learning both in the games and fun activities introduced while also focusing on participants’ personal understanding of Mindfulness and the development of their own personal mindfulness practice.
Each lesson is divided into two distinct parts: the exploration of various facets of Mindfulness from a personal perspective and from the viewpoint of the child. Personal Mindfulness practice is introduced from a theoretical and practical perspective which includes personal Mindfulness practice at the end of each session. Each new facet of Mindfulness from a child’s perspective is explored by introducing games and exercises which take between 1 and 5 minutes to practice. On completion of this course you will have a good understanding of what Mindfulness is coupled with having the beginnings of your own Mindfulness practice which is an important component to passing on the learning. You will also be in the position to introduce simple mindfulness techniques to children straight away. This course will bring you through each step of the journey from just giving it a go to full training for your school.
The initial lessons focus on cultivating intention, attention and attitude (the 3 axioms of Mindfulness). As the course progresses, children are introduced to the breath as an anchor to handle difficult thoughts and emotions. Finally compassion and self compassion is introduced as a means to develop kindness towards themselves and others.
This is a tutor led course and is carried out online in a user friendly manner – you don’t need to be online at a specific time – you self pace within each week.
Please note the course is open for a further two weeks after the end date should you require extra time to finish the course
Cost
Coach
Kay Murphy
Mindfulness & Primary School Teacher
Curriculum:
Week 1
- What is Mindfulness? – tools to explain this to children
- Intention, Attention & Attitude – the practice of paying attention to the present moment
- Overcoming rejections & resistance
- Engaging in your own daily practice
Week 2
- Neurobiology of Mindfulness
- The mind/body connection
- The Body Scan
- Engaging in your own daily practice
Week 3
- Cultivating gratitude
- Handling difficult thoughts and emotions
- Mindfulness of relationships
- Engaging in your own daily practice
Week 4
- Neuroscience and Empathy
- Kindness to self and others
- Engaging in your own daily practice
Course Summary:
Content: 4 Week Interactive Online Programme
Skill level: Beginners
Time: Online – 20 hours
Includes:
Scientifically proven material delivered over 4 weeks
Access to class Learning Management System
Downloadable meditations to enjoy on your computer, tablet or smartphone
Discussion Forum for participants to motivate each other and share ideas
Highly experienced Guiding teacher in Education online to answer questions and access assignments
Manual on how to play each of the games included on the course
Certificate of completion: Professional Training in the Applied Use of Mindfulness for 7 – 11 year olds
Check the validity of Mindfulness training for Primary schools
It is very important when you are choosing a Mindfulness training organisation focused on Teacher Training programmes in schools, to pick an organisation where the guiding teachers are qualified as Mindfulness teachers AND Primary School Teachers, skilled at bringing the benefits of Mindfulness to this particular age group. Our Mindfulness Teachers are primary teachers and understand both the time constraints involved in introducing this practice coupled with the various attentions spans of children of this age. This results in content and advice which is practical, effective and potentially life changing for your students.
Please note there is currently no specified training time requirement set out by the UK Mindfulness Network for Mindfulness Teacher Training programmes in schools. The first programme on your journey as a Mindfulness Teacher for Primary Schools is the Professional Training in the Applied Use of Mindfulness for 7 – 11 year old programme. Further training would include our MBCT Teacher Development Programme. Please give us a call to discuss any queries you might have.
Who is this course aimed at?
This Professional Training in the Applied Use of Mindfulness is aimed at participants who are interested in teaching Mindfulness to 7 – 11 year olds. It will be of particular benefit to primary teachers, school principals, learning support staff and youth workers. The Irish Mindfulness Institute will provide a Certificate of Attendance as evidence of further professional education.
What makes this course unique?
- Tuition on how to impart the gift of Mindfulness to 7 – 11 year olds is delivered in a flexible manner online
Our methods are based around games and fun in order to increase engagement and learning of the skills - In understanding the current workloads of teachers and youth workers, our methods can be slotted into current classroom timetables seamlessly
- We provide you with tuition on developing your own Mindfulness practice and self-care
- Our guiding Mindfulness in Education teacher is a qualified Mindfulness teacher AND a Primary School Teacher who is highly experienced in bringing Mindfulness to this age group
What are the requirements?
- It is important for you to be able to find the time to do your own Mindfulness practice during the course – this aspect of the course will require a commitment of approximately 15 to 30 minutes a day
- Each week you are required to complete a short assignment (approx 150 words) recapping on your learning
Testimonials
This course has been a very good experience for me. I really enjoy the loving kindness meditation and I believe it is a wonderful gift we are giving our children. Thank you. Feeling grateful!!!
I have really enjoyed this course and I look forward to continuing my mindfulness practice. Also, when I start my new job in the New Year I really hope I will be able to introduce mindfulness into my classroom.
I have thoroughly enjoyed taking part in the course and already feel the benefits that it is having. I am looking forward to building mindfulness into my classroom practise and making it part of my day to day life.
Wow I can’t believe how quickly the 4 weeks have gone! I have certainly developed and improved my mindfulness practice and am much more aware of myself. Thank you so much.
I have really enjoyed taking part in this course, I have learnt a lot about myself as a person and look forward to teaching my co-workers and the children in the schools all that I have learnt through mindfulness. I feel like this is just the start of my journey! Thank you for such a great course and all the resources that have come along with it.
Thank you for the course, it has been very informal with wonderful ideas for us to teach to children. I can’t wait to tell them and see their eyes sparkle.
I have throughly enjoyed every aspect of this course and it has been what I expected and more. I feel like I have grown as a person. I am determined to continue to build on my own practises and to develop them with the children I teach.
I can’t believe that we are here at week 4 already! I have thoroughly enjoyed this course and while technically it may be the end….it really is only the beginning!
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