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Education is the foundation of our future, but true education goes beyond just academics. It involves nurturing the mind and character of both students and their parents. Today, we want to share how Mind Subtraction meditation is making a profound impact in the school field through comprehensive character education programs! β¨
π¦ Mind Subtraction Meditation for Student Character Education
The Mind Subtraction meditation proposed by this society has been actively applied and developed in the school field by dedicated teachers in Korea who have practiced meditation for over 15 years. Its incredible effectiveness has been reported across all age groups, from kindergarten children to elementary, middle, and high school students (Yun Mi-ra and Choi Eun-hee, 2014).
Based on these successful practical cases, the society established a standardized curriculum for school meditation education. Through a collaborative process involving school teachers, professors, meditation experts, and youth experts, the effects were thoroughly verified to create an optimized class program for students.
Furthermore, the program has been continuously upgraded through ongoing effectiveness verification and feedback!
π Ministry of Education Certification
In particular, the ‘Self-Realizing Character Education Mind Subtraction Meditation Class’ program (Certification Number: 2018-001), which obtained official certification from the Ministry of Education in 2018, was carefully developed with a focus on enhancing the core future competencies outlined in the Character Education Promotion Act.
Its application is beautifully expanding as a versatile character education program in schools, including specialized meditation classes for the middle school free-grade (semester) system. πΈ
π Development and Operation of Programs by School Level
Various engaging activities are integrated with meditation so that students can learn the practice easily, enjoyably, and with genuine interest to reap its full benefits. Customized programs tailored to each school level are developed and applied, reflecting the developmental stages, educational goals, and actual conditions of elementary, middle, and high school students.
Centered on basic character programs, the society operates sessions on a variety of vital themes, including:
- Self-understanding and self-esteem enhancement
- Communication and collaboration
- Concentration improvement and stress management
- School violence prevention education
- Friend-love week and career education
By developing programs that can be utilized throughout overall school lifeβincluding integrated classes combining regular subjects with meditation, creative experiential activities, and after-school programsβthe society actively practices and supports the realization of a curriculum truly centered on character education. β
π Program Types and Flowchart
- Education Types: Implemented across various formats, such as free-grade (semester) classes, club activities, creative experiential activities, career and character education, school violence prevention education, friend-love week education, and after-school activities.
- Class Flow: The meditation class for each session proceeds in structured stages so that students can participate in self-reflection and meditation activities more easily and enjoyably.
ποΈ School Education #2: Parent Meditation Training
A happy child starts with a happy parent. In addition to student programs, various parent meditation training sessions are conducted to enhance parents’ self-esteem, positivity, and overall sense of happiness.
From 2011 to the present, the society has developed and operated meditation training programs aimed at parents’ healing, self-reflection, positivity, and self-esteem improvement. These impactful sessions are conducted under various themes, such as:
- ‘Emotional Communication with Children’
- ‘Raising Our Child as a Character Talent’
- ‘Healing Class for My Mind’
- ‘Parent Mind Health Class’
- ‘Parent Meditation Education Support Group Training’
The parent meditation training program helps parents cultivate deep reflection, understanding, and acceptance regarding themselves, their children, their families, and their neighbors. It also reduces anxiety concerning their children’s education while increasing trust and confidence in themselves.
This growth in parents’ consciousness and the enhancement of their happiness can be considered the very beginning of character education for the happy growth of their children! π
