Mindfulness Teaching Skills

Bangor University's School of Human and Behavioral Sciences, Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice, offers a program in Mindfulness Teaching Skills.

Program Overview

The program is designed to support the development of mindfulness-based teachers. It includes training on the use of the MBI:TAC tool, which is used to assess the competence and adherence of mindfulness-based class-based teaching.

Level 1 MBI:TAC Training: Introduction to the Tool

This level is a foundational introduction to the use of the MBI:TAC tool. By the end of the training, participants will have enough familiarity with the tool to use it to support their own learning and development as mindfulness-based teachers.

Course Content

The course is anchored in the curriculums of MBSR and MBCT but is relevant and open to those teaching other curriculums. The training starts with presentations on the rationale and process for the development of the MBI:TAC, then covers the structure of the tool, and methodologies for reviewing teaching practice.

Training Methodology

Participants are given repeated opportunities to review video clips of mindfulness-based teaching practice, including a range of experience and competence levels, and varied elements from the curriculums of MBCT and MBSR. This is followed by explorations of and training in the use of the MBI:TAC to reliably recognize the 'key features' within the 6 Domains of MBI-TAC.

Learning Aims

The learning aims of the program are to:

1. Examine the particular nature of fidelity and integrity in mindfulness-based teaching
2. Present the rationale for the development of the MBI:TAC
3. Develop knowledge of the design and structure of the MBI:TAC
4. Enable participants to develop a 'way of looking' at mindfulness-based teaching which enables a 'seeing' of both the whole and the elements of the teaching process
5. Acquire practice skills in reviewing mindfulness-based teaching using the MBI:TAC
6. Explore how this tool may be sensitively used to support personal learning and learning of others in supervision and training contexts
7. Discuss the potential and limitations of the MBI:TAC
8. Enable personal and collective examination of current and future directions for supporting clarity and consensus on mindfulness-based teaching integrity

Delivery Format

The program is ideally delivered as a 2-day workshop but could be adapted to zoom delivery.

Admission Criteria

The program is open to trained and participant mindfulness-based teachers. Participants must have completed a level 1 or equivalent mindfulness-based teacher training and have taught a minimum of 2 mindfulness-based courses.

Bangor University

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Overview:

Bangor University is a public research university located in Bangor, Gwynedd, North Wales. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious degree awarding institutions in the UK, founded in 1884. The university is known for its commitment to academic excellence and its beautiful location surrounded by nature.

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Student Life and Campus Experience:

Bangor University offers a vibrant student life with a welcoming community. Students can enjoy a range of social activities, including free events and trips organized by the International Student Support Office. The university has a variety of clubs and societies, with over 200 to choose from, catering to diverse interests. Bangor's location between mountains and the sea provides unique opportunities for outdoor activities and sports.

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Academic Excellence:

Bangor University is recognized for its high-quality teaching and world-leading research.

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The university is situated in a picturesque location surrounded by stunning natural beauty.

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Bangor offers a diverse and welcoming community with a wide range of clubs, societies, and social events.

Strong Career Prospects:

The university provides resources and support to help students achieve their career ambitions.

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International students are guaranteed accommodation in the university's vibrant student villages.

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Bangor University offers a wide range of courses across the sciences, arts, business, humanities, and law. These include undergraduate, postgraduate taught, and postgraduate research programs.

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