This course offers a rare opportunity for students to engage with cutting edge theories on ways to increase compassion, connection, and flourishing within educational settings including K-12. Research on social and emotional development has been inextricably linked to fostering practical skills to cultivate compassion, regulate emotions, increase motivation, strengthen resilience, and increase academic success. Using inquiry-based activities to bridge theory, research, and practice, students will learn ways to nurture an environment of inclusion and connectedness to enhance teacher and student wellbeing. Prerequisites: Admission to the TRU MEd program. Note: Students will only receive credit for one of EDUC 5990 ST: Pedagogy of Compassion and EDUC 5270.
This course offers a rare opportunity for students to engage with cutting edge theories on ways to increase compassion, connection, and flourishing within educational settings including K-12. Research on social and emotional development has been inextricably linked to fostering practical skills to cultivate compassion, regulate emotions, increase motivation, strengthen resilience, and increase academic success. Using inquiry-based activities to bridge theory, research, and practice, students will learn ways to nurture an environment of inclusion and connectedness to enhance teacher and student wellbeing. Prerequisites: Admission to the TRU MEd program. Note: Students will only receive credit for one of EDUC 5990 ST: Pedagogy of Compassion and EDUC 5270.
