USING MINDFULNESS TO SUPPORT THE WELL-BEING OF PRESERVICE K-8 TEACHERS DURING A PANDEMIC.
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| Title: | USING MINDFULNESS TO SUPPORT THE WELL-BEING OF PRESERVICE K-8 TEACHERS DURING A PANDEMIC. |
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| Authors: | Welder, Rachael M.1 rwelder@unr.edu, Burton, Megan2 meb0042@auburn.edu, Eisenreich, Heidi3 heisenreich@georgiasouthern.edu |
| Source: | Conference Papers -- Psychology of Mathematics & Education of North America. 2022, p1303-1308. 6p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Student teachers, *COVID-19 pandemic, *Mathematics education, Mindfulness, Psychological stress |
| Abstract: | This paper reports initial findings from the implementation of a Mindfulness-Based Intervention (MBI) during the COVID-19 pandemic in an effort to mitigate the effects of stress and anxiety on preservice K-8 teachers (PTs) as learners of mathematics for teaching. Three teacher educators, at three U.S. institutions, implemented the MBI in their mathematics content and methods courses for PTs, as a way to connect with and holistically support students during a semester of pandemic-induced online instruction. Initial analysis of survey data (n=136) shows that PTs reported mindfulness helping them to become self-aware and learn strategies for regulating their behaviors. PTs saw value in applying mindfulness outside of the classroom and with their future students. By introducing coping strategies, we were able to show PTs the importance of caring for their mental and emotional well-being and the well-being of their future students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Education Research Complete |
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