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ED505C: INSIGHT AND WISDOM (2015-2016)

Last modified: 25 Mar 2016 11:38


Course Overview

ED505C Insight and Wisdom is the third course of the MS in Studies in Mindfulness. Study begins with defining both insight and wisdom within cultural contexts and in relation to both mindfulness practice and psychology. The emphasis within the course is upon creating the conditions for insight to arise and for wisdom to follow. Practice is developed through Insight meditation and training

Within the course there are two residential weekends of teaching, study and practice.  These augment and support both study and mindfulness practice.  

The course is assessed by a written assignment (4000-6000 words).

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term First Term Credit Points 30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr David McMurtry

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Education (ED) (Studied)
  • Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The course topics are the following:

- The Meaning of Insight and Wisdom

- Critical analysis of the concepts of insight and wisdom in relation to mindfulness practice

- Critical analysis of insight and wisdom in different traditions, cultures and academic disciplines and possible applications

- Insight and Wisdom and Mindfulness practice:
  (i) Understanding the obstacles to developing insight and wisdom;
  (ii) Understanding the nature of the mind, thought and thinking;
  (iii) Bridging these understandings to daily life: practising mindfulness in daily life situations

- Insight and Wisdom in professional contexts:
  (i) Exploring mindfulness, insight and wisdom in a selected professional setting, with particular reference to the development, use, transfer and significance of knowledge, experience, practice, insight and wisdom, and to particular considerations within the selected professional context;
  (ii) The principles of practice and ethical considerations involved in teaching mindfulness in professional settings.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st attempt: There will be one assignment of 6000-8000 words. Resit: There will be one opportunity to resubmit the assignment.

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

None.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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