Integrating Mindfulness into Anti-Oppression Pedagogy: Social Justice in Higher Education

This book explores an effective Anti-Oppression pedagogy for university and college classrooms, combining mindfulness education and social justice teaching. It provides practical tips for deepening learning, addressing challenging situations, and providing mindfulness practices in anti-oppression classrooms.

Format: Hardback
Length: 220 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Drawing from mindfulness education and social justice teaching, this book explores an effective Anti-Oppression pedagogy for university and college classrooms. Authentic classroom discussions about oppression and diversity can be challenging; a mindful approach allows students to explore their experiences with compassion and to engage in critical inquiry to confront their deeply held beliefs and value systems. This engaging book is full of practical tips for deepening learning, addressing challenging situations, and providing mindfulness practices in anti-oppression classrooms. In this fully revised edition, Dr. Berila positions discussion in the current context and expands exploration of power and implicit bias, transformative learning, and trauma.

Integrating Mindfulness into Anti-Oppression Pedagogy is for all higher education professionals interested in and teaching Social Justice pedagogy that empowers and engages students in the complex unlearning of oppression.

Mindfulness education and social justice teaching provide a foundation for developing an effective Anti-Oppression pedagogy in university and college classrooms. Authentic classroom discussions about oppression and diversity can be challenging, but a mindful approach allows students to explore their experiences with compassion and engage in critical inquiry to confront their deeply held beliefs and value systems. This engaging book offers practical tips for deepening learning, addressing challenging situations, and incorporating mindfulness practices in anti-oppression classrooms.

In the fully revised edition, Dr. Berila contextualizes discussion in the current context and expands exploration of power and implicit bias, transformative learning, and trauma. This book is a valuable resource for all higher education professionals interested in and teaching Social Justice pedagogy that empowers and engages students in the complex unlearning of oppression. By integrating mindfulness practices, educators can create a more inclusive and equitable learning environment where students can develop the skills and knowledge necessary to promote social justice and equity in their communities.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032041414
Edition number: 2 ed