Mindfulness for Educators

Hosting Higher Education Institution:
Atlantic Language Galway
Institution website:
http://www.atlanticlanguage.com/erasmus-higher-education-staff.ie
Country:
Ireland
Language:
English
Dates:
Monday, 24 June, 2024 to Friday, 28 June, 2024
Registration fee:
€525 (5 day course + activities + full-day tour on Sunday)
Fee reductions/waivers:
Eligible for Erasmus+ funding; please see your Erasmus+ or International Coordinator in your institution for more information about grant application.
Maximum number of participants:
14
Deadline for applying:
Wednesday, 19 June, 2024
Accommodation:
Accommodation provided
Contact person details:
Please contact school director, Mr. John Daly with any queries: john.daly@atlantic.ac

 

Mindfulness for Educators aims to give the participant a basic foundation in the practice of mindfulness as applied to education. Mindfulness is known to improve wellbeing and can foster critical thinking, performance, creativity, and empathy - all valuable life skills which can be transferred to our professional lives, and to our interactions with students and colleagues.  

Who is it for? 

Teachers, lecturers, academics, researchers, doctoral students – any professional working in education or education management who wants to enhance their personal and professional performance. well-being and satisfaction.  

Course Content: 

  • Foundations of Mindfulness practice 

  • Creating a GROW project 

  • Increasing well-being, reducing stress 

  • Enhancing teamwork and developing compassion 

  • Stimulating creativity and critical thinking 

  • Adapting and creating resources 

Minimum English Level 

B1 on the CEFR 

 

To Register: Registration Form 

 

Delivery: in person at our Galway school. One to one Online courses also available on request. 

 

Social Programme: 

Full-day tour to destination on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way such as  Connemara or the Cliffs of Moher. Afternoon activities including walking tour of Galway, language and culture workshops and social networking event.  

 

Accommodation Options: participants can book their own accommodation or apply for Atlantic accommodation – student apartments or host family. Accommodation prices available on request 

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