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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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