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ED505A Mindfulness is the first course in the MSc in Studies in Mindfulness. The course introduces the three elements of the Programme: mindfulness practice, the study of mindfulness (and associated concepts) and the relevance of mindfulness to a self-selected professional, work or voluntary context. An introduction to developing a sustained, formal mindfulness practice, based upon a unique approach, is encompassed within the course. Within the course there are two residential weekends of teaching, study and practice.
Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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Term | Full Year | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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Assessment Weeks | 19 | Feedback Weeks | 24 | |
Feedback | Word Count | 2000 |
Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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Factual | Evaluate | Practice, review and critically appraise methods for developing mindfulness and the development of the attitudes and values commensurate with mindfulness in their personal life context. |
Factual | Evaluate | Critically analyse, consolidate and review knowledge and thinking. |
Factual | Understand | Convey use of reading and use this to support points made in discussion. |
Factual | Understand | Understanding and knowledge of principles and key features of mindfulness. |
Reflection | Create | Deal with complex issues and make informed judgements with regards to mindfulness practice. |
Reflection | Evaluate | Practise mindfulness in daily life situations and reflect on your experiences |
Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 70 | |
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Assessment Weeks | 15 | Feedback Weeks | 17 | |
Feedback | Word Count | 4000 |
Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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Conceptual | Evaluate | Demonstrate a critical understanding and knowledge of theories, principles, definitions and key features of mindfulness. |
Conceptual | Evaluate | Demonstrate a critical awareness of current issues with regards to mindfulness |
Factual | Evaluate | Identify and critically explore the concept of mindfulness in a selected professional setting. |
Factual | Evaluate | Critically analyse, consolidate and review knowledge and thinking. |
Factual | Evaluate | Demonstrate a critical awareness of current issues with regards to mindfulness |
Factual | Understand | Convey use of reading and use this to support points made in discussion. |
There are no assessments for this course.
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Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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Factual | Understand | Understanding and knowledge of principles and key features of mindfulness. |
Factual | Evaluate | Identify and critically explore the concept of mindfulness in a selected professional setting. |
Reflection | Create | Deal with complex issues and make informed judgements with regards to mindfulness practice. |
Conceptual | Evaluate | Demonstrate a critical awareness of current issues with regards to mindfulness |
Factual | Evaluate | Demonstrate a critical awareness of current issues with regards to mindfulness |
Factual | Evaluate | Critically analyse, consolidate and review knowledge and thinking. |
Factual | Evaluate | Practice, review and critically appraise methods for developing mindfulness and the development of the attitudes and values commensurate with mindfulness in their personal life context. |
Reflection | Evaluate | Practise mindfulness in daily life situations and reflect on your experiences |
Conceptual | Evaluate | Demonstrate a critical understanding and knowledge of theories, principles, definitions and key features of mindfulness. |
Factual | Understand | Convey use of reading and use this to support points made in discussion. |
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