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Dear Jennifer,

 

Some of us are familiar with the idea of contemplation as a spiritual discipline from our own particular faith traditions in which contemplation is linked very directly with ideas and experiences of transcendence and depth. In the light of this I would be very hesitant about taking concepts and practices from my own faith tradition and inviting students to participate in exercises surrounding them without first explaining their background in order to ensure that there is nothing offensive to their faith tradition in what I am asking them to do so that I have their fully informed consent. Please, could you share the roots of your the concepts and practices and its relationship, if any, to practices in different faith traditions. This will enable colleagues to make a fully informed judgement when taking up the invitation to explore these issues with you in the Day School.

 

Best regards,

Brian Jennings

 

Dr Brian Jennings FHEA, MCQI-CQP

Quality Coordinator

Ghana Christian University Colleage

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From: Online forum for SEDA, the Staff & Educational Development Association [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jennifer Bright
Sent: 17 May 2013 10:56
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Subject: SEDA Day School 'Contemplative Learning, Contemplative Teaching' Friday 7th June 9.30 - 4.30

 

A one-day event to be held at  the University of Westminster, 35 Marylebone Road London NW1


There is a growing interest in contemplative approaches to education: bringing knowledge, understanding and practice of stillness, quietness, mindfulness into an increasingly pressured HE (and FE) environment. We propose an experiential day school that will model a contemplative approach and will also enable colleagues to place contemplative learning within the context of relevant literature in the field.

 

This event will create a reflective space in which colleagues can share and experience some contemplative practices and will offer participants the opportunity to:

  • Explore the concept of contemplative learning and its potential within HE;
  • Develop their awareness of the growing literature on contemplative learning;
  • Become familiar with practical examples of contemplative learning in different HE contexts;
  • Experience some contemplative practices including a labyrinth walk;
  • Share reflections on how contemplative approaches might aid your own pedagogic practice or your work in student or staff development.

Cost:  £50 for the day

 

Programme attached.


To book, go to the SEDA website www.seda.ac.uk

We do hope you'll be able to join us.

 

Jennifer Bright

Helen Pokorny

Westminster Exchange
University of Westminster

 

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