Delivering mindfulness in the classroom via a technology-enabled approach: Feasibility and the potential impact on teachers' psychological well-being, self-efficacy, and mindfulness. (February 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Klusmann, Birte; Sanderman, Robbert; Schroevers, Maya J.
• Is Part Of: Teaching and teacher education. Volume 122(2023)
• Publication Date: 2023-02
• Subjects: Technology-enabled -- Brief -- Classroom-based -- Mindfulness program -- Online; Teaching -- Periodicals; Teachers -- Training of -- Periodicals; Enseignement -- Périodiques; Enseignants -- Formation -- Périodiques; Electronic journals; 371.10205
• DOI: 10.1016/j.tate.2022.103950
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0742-051X

Abstract

Abstract: This longitudinal study included 64 teachers. We examined the feasibility and preliminary effects of a newly designed program, playing pre-recorded mindfulness practices to elementary school students by teachers across one school year. Self-report surveys and logbooks were used to collect data quantitative and qualitative data. During the first four months of implementation, teachers reported significant improvements in self-efficacy in classroom management and lower levels of perceived stress. Levels of mindfulness increased significantly and gradually throughout the school year. Qualitative results underlined potential changes in teachers' outcomes, suggesting a calming effect and perceived improvement in their teaching skills.