@article{education20175218,
author={{Fry, Jane Devick and Klages, Carol},
title={Mindfulness As a Teaching Disposition Begins with Educator Preparation Programs},
journal={American Journal of Educational Research},
volume={5},
number={2},
pages={221--224},
year={2017},
url={http://pubs.sciepub.com/education/5/2/18},
issn={2327-6150},
abstract={The purpose of this paper is to describe the significance of mindfulness as a teaching disposition that should be incorporated into educator preparation program curriculum. In addition, this paper includes guidelines to engage faculty in this process. Mindfulness in teaching creates a state of mind that encourages creativity, flexible use of information, improvement in student/teacher collaborations and identification of effective instructional strategies. Mindfulness as a teaching disposition has the potential to increase teacher retention, decrease student stress and promote an enriched classroom environment.},
doi={10.12691/education-5-2-18}
publisher={Science and Education Publishing}
}