The Arts, Presence, and Integration course sequences will continue. The course studies principles of mindful curricular and learning environment transformation within a secular context. The writings of Rachel Kessler and John Miller and the curriculum of Nalanda University will be studied among others. Students will observe and engage with contemplative schools. This course will also emphasize meditative practice both personally and as a component of community experience.
Requirements involve morning and evening meditation, short talks and meetings with instructors.
Matri is a space awareness practice applied in this course to appreciation, enhancement and skillful means in diverse learning and teaching styles. Attention will be placed on personal unfolding and developing skills for authentic teaching relationships with students, parents, administrators and co-teachers. Central to the course is an exploration of the Five Qualities as a contemplative means of assessment and observation in learning environments. EDS710 Arts in Education II 2 credits Book Arts, Story Telling, Ikebana, Painting, Dance, Calligraphy, etc. Students may continue with the same form as last summer or change to another.