Mindful Teaching Award
The CFETI Mindful Teaching and Learning Award was established in 2023 by longtime CFETI employee Elizabeth Tu to recognize faculty who incorporate mindfulness practice into the university classroom.
Mindfulness has profound benefits for student well-being, focus, and academic success. Each year we select two awardees, who receive a $1,000 stipend or $1,000 in professional development funds. In exchange, they contribute to our growing collection of effective strategies for engaging students in these practices.
Application Process:
Please submit and attach all appropriate application materials via our AY 2024-25 Mindful Teaching and Learning: Call for Best Practices application
Deadline: Friday, Februray 14, 2025
Submissions may include, but are not limited to, how you engage students in the following:
- Mindfulness Exercises: Describe specific mindfulness exercises or meditation techniques that you have successfully used to engage your students. Share the intended outcomes and experiences of your students.
- Curriculum Integration: How have you seamlessly integrated mindfulness into your curriculum? Share your course design and content that promotes mindfulness learning.
- Creative Activities: Present innovative activities, assignments, or projects that encourage mindfulness and self-reflection. Include any assessment methods used to evaluate their impact.
- Technology and Resources: Highlight the digital tools, apps, or resources that have proven effective in enhancing mindfulness in your classroom.
Past award recipients:
2023 - 2024
- Megan Thiele-Strong - Sociology
- Alesya Petty - English
Resources
For definition of mindfulness, please reference talks or books by Bhikkhu Bodhi, Gil Fronsdal, Bhikkhu Analayo, and Joseph Goldstein.
