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Root number
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471707 |
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Semester
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FS2024 |
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Type of course
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Seminar |
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Allocation to subject
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Psychology |
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Type of exam
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| Title |
Mindfulness and child development |
| Description |
Content: Research on the effects of mindfulness (i.e., contemplative practices) on young people is now growing rapidly. Mindfulness can be defined as a particular way of paying attention to the present moment, characterized by a receptive and non-judgmental attitude (Kabat-Zinn, 1994). Amongst adults there is reasonably strong evidence for the positive impact of mindfulness-based practices (e.g., meditation, yoga, tai chi) on a wide range of mental and physical health outcomes, and on social, emotional, and cognitive skills. Fundamental principles of neuroscience suggest that mindfulness can have its greatest impact when behavioral and neural plasticity may be particularly pronounced, i.e., in earlier stages of development. Therefore, research with children and adolescents exploring the implications of contemplative science for child development and education is highly promising.
This course provides an excellent opportunity to become familiar with relevant research questions and current research methods in mindfulness research. We will critically examine the empirical literature on mindfulness in school and education, and explore potential mechanisms as well as applications in specific contexts outside of school. In addition, there will be a hands-on component to the seminar where we will engage in short guided meditations.
Requirements: This seminar requires a high level of continuous and active participation. In each session (1 x 4 lessons and 3 x 6 lessons), an interactive exchange about the English literature is expected. In addition, students will take over part of each seminar session as experts in small groups. For the grading of the 5 ECTS, the small group work, a presentation of an empirical study as well as a written assignment will be considered. No more than 1 missed appointment (4 lessons)!
Literature: Selected articles (on Ilias).
Registration: Registration must be made through KSL. The registration is compulsory and cannot be cancelled or changed. |
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ILIAS-Link (Learning resource for course)
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Registrations are transmitted from CTS to ILIAS (no admission in ILIAS possible).
ILIAS
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Further information for this course
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| Lecturers |
Dr.
Regula Neuenschwander, Dean's Office of the Faculty of Human Sciences ✉
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ECTS
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5 |
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Recognition as optional course possible
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Yes |
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Grading
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1 to 6 |
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| Dates |
Monday 26/2/2024 10:00-14:00
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Monday 25/3/2024 10:00-16:00
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Tuesday 26/3/2024 10:00-16:00
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Monday 6/5/2024 10:00-16:00
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