Teacher inner-outer self friction persists even with mindfulness practice

Evidence

As a practitioner of meditation and mindfulness, I worked to maintain a sense of presence and attention, and was sometimes able to ward off some of the “many forces that deaden the self” (Higgins, 2011, p. 2). In my experience, some of these forces included: top-down teacher evaluations, overly prescriptive curriculum, test-based accountability, and disengaged students. Although I often found many moments of joy and connection in the classroom, I ultimately began to feel disconnected and detached. — James D. Kirylo (ed.), Reinventing Pedagogy of the Oppressed, 656

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Accountability standards push teachers into fabricated performances that erase their inner selves. — James D. Kirylo (ed.), Reinventing Pedagogy of the Oppressed:…, 675; Mindful bidirectional attention produces the critical consciousness Freire described.; Mindfulness practice can enhance mental clarity in stressful situations. — Dan Harris, 10 percent Happier, 553 (+2 more)

Broader Connections

• Mindfulness practice can enhance mental clarity in stressful situations. #qualifies (0.85) — Dan Harris, 10 percent Happier, 553