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Course Description

In this hands-on course, educators will explore the powerful connection between mindfulness, social-emotional learning (SEL), and creative expression through artmaking. Participants will learn practical art and SEL techniques that help calm the mind, nurture emotional well-being, and inspire creativity - adaptable for students of all ages and for a teacher's own self-care.

Learner Outcomes

At the end of this course participants will understand that:

  • Art is an effective way to calm yourself (and your students)
  • The act of creating is a meaningful way to express emotions
  • Through art you can connect with others

Notes

This course is perfect for educators and artists of all experience levels, offering a rich blend of instructional videos, online resources, and insights from the course text, Mindful Arts in the Classroom. Whether you're looking to support your students' social-emotional growth or seeking creative self-care practices for yourself, you'll leave this course with fresh ideas and inspiration to bring mindfulness and art into your classroom and life.

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Section Title
Creative Calm: Using Mindfulness and Art to Support SEL in the Classroom
Type
self-paced
Dates
Start Now, you have 365 days to complete this course once enrolled.
Delivery Options
Distance Learning  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition credit (3 units) $700.00
Available for Credit
3 Quarter Credits
Instructors
Reading List / Textbook

Must be Purchased Separately:

Happy Teachers Change the World: A Guide for Cultivating Mindfulness in Education by Thich Nhat Hanh and Katherine Weare, Parallax Press 2017

You will need the following materials for this course

  • Paper
  • Pens/Pencils
  • Paint
  • Miscellaneous
  • Assorted objects for texture and play
  • Any other supplies you have access to or want to explore

Specific information will be listed on syllabus.

Section Notes

This course is offered in collaboration with The Innovative Northwest Teacher (TINT)

Course is self-paced. Completion time: up to one year from date of enrollment.

Refund Policy: Withdrawals submitted online through SPU within 7 days of enrollment will receive a 95% refund. Withdrawals received after that point will not receive a refund and no withdrawals will be accepted after the completion deadline for the course. Instructions on how to withdraw are located on our website under Students/Withdrawal and Refund Policies.

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