Mindfulness-Based Teaching and Learning draft
Abbotsford , Canada
Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Blended
Duration
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Diploma
Major
Educational Psychology | Instructional Design | Teacher Training
Area of study
Education
Education type
Blended
Timing
Part time
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
The Mindfulness-Based Teaching and Learning Graduate Certificate from the University of the Fraser Valley is a 10-month, part-time online program that focuses on evidence-based research and best practices in mindfulness-based teaching and learning. The program prepares graduates to design and deliver mindfulness programs in various fields, including healthcare, education, and the workplace. Graduates may also pursue certification as a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) or Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) facilitator.
Program Outline
Mindfulness-Based Teaching and Learning Graduate Certificate - University of the Fraser Valley (UFV)
Degree Overview:
Objectives:
- Integrate mindfulness into your personal and professional life to improve the well-being of others.
- Facilitate and design mindfulness programs for various fields, including healthcare, education, criminology, psychology, social work, and the military.
- Explore mindfulness teaching and learning approaches across cultures, disciplines, lifespans, and professional settings.
Description:
- This 10-month, part-time online program focuses on evidence-based research and best practices in mindfulness-based teaching and learning.
- The curriculum includes interactive online courses, face-to-face learning sessions (accessible through video conferencing for distance learners), an intensive teaching course in a residential retreat format, and an applied field experience opportunity.
- Certification as a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) or Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) facilitator is optional.
Outline:
Program Content:
- Sound research and best practices in mindfulness-based teaching and learning.
- Designing and facilitating mindfulness programs for various fields and settings.
- Exploring cross-cultural, interdisciplinary, lifespan, and interprofessional approaches to mindfulness teaching and learning.
Course Schedule:
- Part-time online program over 10 months.
- Interactive online courses.
- Face-to-face learning sessions (accessible through video conferencing for distance learners).
- Intensive teaching course in a residential retreat format.
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
- Interactive online courses.
- Face-to-face learning sessions.
- Intensive teaching course in a residential retreat format.
Unique Approaches:
- The program emphasizes evidence-based research and best practices.
- It offers a blend of online and face-to-face learning, making it accessible to distance learners.
- The intensive teaching course in a residential retreat format provides a unique learning experience.
Careers:
Career Paths:
- Mindfulness trainer in various fields, including healthcare, education, and the workplace.
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) or Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) facilitator.
Opportunities:
- Promote health and well-being among clients, students, and colleagues.
- Enhance your professional skills and credentials.
Outcomes:
- Graduates are prepared to design and deliver mindfulness programs, impacting individuals and communities positively.
Other:
- The program can be a pathway to graduate programs or a specialization within an existing program.
- The University of the Fraser Valley is located in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada.
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