Caitlin Krause at BLC14 - Mindfulness in the Classroom Increase the Wow! by Staying in the Now!

The video discusses the educator's passion for mindfulness, emphasizing its role in teaching and writing. Mindfulness helps in being present, understanding emotions, and connecting with the brain. It is applied in classroom activities to enhance students' emotional awareness. The educator also highlights the importance of a global perspective in education, linking mindfulness to empathy and global citizenship.

What is one of the main reasons the educator is passionate about mindfulness?

• It helps in multitasking.

• It allows her to be fully present while teaching and writing.

• It is a popular trend.

• It is a requirement at her school.

How does mindfulness help in managing emotions according to the educator?

• By allowing emotions to control us.

• By ignoring emotions completely.

• By suppressing all feelings.

• By regulating emotions and focusing attention.

In what way does the educator incorporate mindfulness into her teaching?

• By involving music, photography, and writing prompts.

• By using strict discipline.

• By giving more homework.

• By avoiding any emotional discussions.

What is the educator's view on the connection between mindfulness and global citizenship?

• Mindfulness is unrelated to global citizenship.

• Mindfulness and empathy are key to being a global citizen.

• Mindfulness is only for personal growth.

• Global citizenship is only about traveling.

What does the educator believe is essential for the future of education?

• Strict academic focus.

• A global perspective and mindfulness.

• More standardized testing.

• Increased use of technology.