This paper examines how embodied knowledge can be understood and taught across school subjects by dissolving the enduring body–mind dualism rooted in classical philosophy. Drawing on Dewey's critique of this dualism and his concept of a body–mind continuum, the authors situate physical education (PE) as a paradigmatic case for exploring embodied knowledge in teaching and learning. Historically,...
Frontiers in EducationMay 29, 2026Thorsten Scheiner, Dan Jazby, Edmund Aspbury-Miyanishi
This paper addresses limitations of traditional cognitivist models of teacher noticing by proposing an embodied–ecological–enactive model grounded in the pragmatic synthesis of three complementary theoretical perspectives. We examine how teachers engage bodily processes in perception (embodied perspective), perceive affordances in classroom environments (ecological perspective), and enact...
Mindfulness refers to an individual's ability to pay attention to present experiences with openness and awareness. The Five-Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) assesses five components: Observing, Describing, Acting with Awareness, Non-Judging, and Non-Reactivity. This study examined the factor structure an Arabic version of the 39-item FFMQ among two independent samples of university...
The increasing levels of anxiety, stress, academic burnout, and emotional dysregulation among students represent a significant global educational concern. Although Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) remains one of the most empirically validated methods for reducing anxiety and depressive symptoms in young populations, its application in educational settings often emphasizes immediate cognitive...
In the context of increasing psychological strain and complexity within educational systems, there is growing interest in leadership approaches that integrate wellbeing with organizational practice. This conceptual and integrative study introduces the Transformative Educational Leadership for Inner Well-Being (TEL-IWB) framework, which offers a structured perspective on the relationship between...
Educational leadership today faces a profound crisis of meaning, revealing the limits of managerial and technocratic paradigms that neglect the inner life of leaders. Addressing this critical gap in educational leadership research, this conceptual paper introduces the Holistic Transpersonal Educational Leadership Model (HTELM) , an integrative framework that unites spiritual alignment, energy...
Frontiers in EducationMarch 16, 2026Abdulnaser Algaralleh, Ahmed Jibreel Matarneh, Salwa Al Majali et al.
The increasing prevalence of anxiety among university students highlights the importance of understanding psychological resources associated with wellbeing in digitally mediated contexts. Digital mindfulness has attracted growing attention, but the mechanisms linking individuals’ engagement in digital mindfulness activities to psychological outcomes remain insufficiently examined. Guided by...
Frontiers in EducationFebruary 13, 2026Jiraporn Chano, Bahtiar Mohamad, Surachet Noirid et al.
This study provides a systematic mapping of the intellectual structure of mindfulness research within educational workplaces from 2020 to 2024. Despite growing interest, a critical gap exists in understanding how this scholarship addresses systemic, organizational factors alongside individual well-being. A bibliometric and conceptual analysis was conducted on 242 peer-reviewed publications...
Interest in contemplative education in higher education has grown significantly over the last two decades. Much of this work has focused on mindfulness interventions and their impact on the wellbeing and academic outcomes of students. However, there has been considerable diversification in how contemplative practice has been applied, particularly in university contexts where educators often...
IntroductionEmotional intelligence (EI) is essential for resilience and adaptability in high-pressure environments such as medical education. Transcendental Meditation (TM) has been shown to enhance emotional regulation, reduce stress, and improve wellbeing. This quasi-experimental, longitudinal observational study evaluated the effects of TM on emotional intelligence, perceived stress,...
Objectives This study aimed to determine the relationship between mindfulness, self-esteem, and decision-making. The study focused to examine the relationship primarily between mindfulness and decision-making, with self-esteem as a mediator and experience as a moderator among teachers in Saudi Arabia. Methods A survey was conducted among teachers in Saudi Arabia and was completed by 525...
Educators frequently grapple with elevated levels of job-related stress, heightening the risk of mental health issues. Although Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) has demonstrated effectiveness in reducing stress among the general populace, its implementation among educators, especially in non-United States settings, has received limited exploration. This pre-registered...
The primary objective of this study was to assess the degree of mindfulness among university students based on their gender and academic achievement level. To accomplish this, the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) was employed, consisting of 39 items categorized into five factors: observation, description, acting with awareness, nonjudging, and nonreactivity. The questionnaire was...
Objectives The present study aimed to determine the degree of stress relief and increase in mindfulness attributes experienced by 18 participants in an 8-week Mindful Practice for Teachers (MPT) program. Methods The mixed-methods study design included participant reflections collected throughout the study and self-report measures: Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), Positive Mindset Index (PMI), and...
Researchers have recently turned their focus to a specific area: the links between altered states of consciousness and creativity. A spectrum of attentional states of consciousness exists, from hypnagogia and mind wandering to mindfulness and flow. These attentional states of consciousness are present during a variety of activities (e.g., sports, music, painting, writing, video games, theater,...
The COVID-19 pandemic has unleashed torrents of global suffering at a devastating scale, necessitating a strong response to alleviating suffering. This paper begins with noting that the conventional approach to suffering in North America is to be positive and not to be negative. The paper summarily explores the philosophy of positive psychology underlying the first- and the second-wave of...
Teacher burnout affects job performance and mental and physical health. This study evaluated the effects of a meditation-based wellness program on burnout, resilience, psychological distress, and fatigue. Seventy-eight participants, randomly assigned to the Transcendental Meditation program (n = 39) or to a wait-list control group (n = 39), were administered the Maslach Burnout Inventory,...
Background: Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) constitute a promising option to alleviate psychological symptoms in students with psychiatric disorders. Objective: This study evaluated the impact of a MBI on psychological symptoms of elementary school students with psychiatric disorders in a special education curriculum. Method: A series of n-of-1 trials with an experimental A-B-A design...