Awakening to Educational Supervision: A Mindfulness-Based Approach to Coaching and Supporting Teachers

This book introduces mindfulness as an approach to enhancing the supervision of teachers and teacher candidates, drawing on empirical research and the welcoming of mindfulness in public school classrooms. It reframes supervision as a present moment experience in which unlimited possibilities exist and provides specific techniques and exercises to embed in supervision routines and practices.

Format: Hardback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2023
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

This book delves into the realm of mindfulness as a transformative approach to enhancing the supervision of teachers and teacher candidates. Drawing upon extensive empirical research and the growing acceptance of mindfulness in public school classrooms, the author compellingly argues for the integration of mindfulness methods as a means to cultivate heightened awareness of supervisory practices and achieve a more balanced and "less reactive" mindset. Moreover, the book aims to enrich routine tasks such as classroom observations, conferences, and fostering relationships and collegiality among educators.

In contrast to traditional models of supervision, the author reimagines supervision as a present-moment experience brimming with endless possibilities. By embracing mindfulness, educators can tap into their inner resources, cultivate greater self-awareness, and respond more effectively to the challenges and demands of their roles.

Awakening to Educational Supervision: A Mindfulness-Based Approach to Coaching and Supporting Teachers offers a wealth of practical techniques and exercises designed to integrate mindfulness into supervision routines and practices. These include mindfulness breathing and meditation, mindful walking, mindful note-taking, and deep listening, all of which have the potential to deepen educators' understanding and effectiveness in their roles.

Furthermore, the book explores additional notions that further strengthen the mindful supervision approach. It delves into the role of intuition in supervision, the interconnectedness of mindfulness with ethical and moral action within the field, and the potential of mindfulness to foster a sense of community among school stakeholders.

By embracing mindfulness, educators can cultivate a deeper sense of presence, empathy, and resilience, which in turn can enhance their ability to support and empower their students, colleagues, and communities. This book serves as a valuable resource for educators seeking to deepen their supervisory practices and cultivate a more mindful and fulfilling teaching and learning experience.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538141175