Introducing the Mindfulness-Based Interventions: Teaching and Learning Companion (The TLC).

Area of Science:

• Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs)
• Educational Psychology
• Clinical Psychology

Background:

• Reflective practice is crucial for developing teaching competence in Mindfulness-Based Program (MBP) teachers.
• High fidelity to MBP curricula ensures the effectiveness of interventions for participant mental health and wellbeing.
• Established assessment tools like the Mindfulness-Based Interventions: Teaching Assessment Criteria (MBI:TAC) benchmark international teaching standards.

Purpose of the Study:

• Introduce the Mindfulness-Based Interventions: Teaching and Learning Companion (TLC), a novel tool for MBP teacher development.
• The TLC is built upon the MBI:TAC, leveraging its established framework for assessing teaching competence.
• Facilitate active reflection on key MBP teaching skills to support teacher growth.

Main Methods:

• Development of the Teaching and Learning Companion (TLC) tool.
• Utilizing the framework of the Mindfulness-Based Interventions: Teaching Assessment Criteria (MBI:TAC).
• Focus on active reflection strategies for skill development.

Main Results:

• The TLC provides a structured approach for MBP teachers to engage in reflective practice.
• The tool is designed to enhance the development of core MBP teaching competencies.
• Facilitates self-assessment and targeted skill improvement.

Conclusions:

• The TLC is a valuable resource for the ongoing professional development of MBP teachers.
• By fostering reflective practice, the TLC contributes to maintaining high standards in MBP delivery.
• Ultimately, this supports the integrity of MBPs and their positive impact on participant wellbeing.