WIP: Contemplative Practices' Effects on Compassion, Belonging, and Self-Empowerment in Undergraduate Engineering Experiences
Frontiers in Education Conference October 13, 2024 Jen Sundstrom, Eleanor Ramos, Y. Zastavker et al.
This Work-in-Progress Research Paper examines the use of contemplative pedagogy for cultivating empathetic and compassionate learning environments in engineering education. Contemplation - often associated with heightened awareness and presence of mind - is comprised of such practices as deep listening, beholding, and meditation, which engage participants in intentional reflection,...