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The art of being presentLaajuus (2 cr)

Code: AL00CS86

Credits

2 op

Teaching language

  • English

Objective

The student knows how to
• maintain one’s attention and awareness centred on the present moment
• observe the experience with a non-judgmental attitude
• develop metacognitive awareness of sensations and thoughts
• develop an ability to switch from one aspect to another flexibly intentionally

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 05.01.2024

Timing

15.01.2024 - 11.02.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual portion

2 op

RDI portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Complementary competence and optional courses taught in English: Bachelors
Teachers
  • Olga Bogdanova
  • Kaisa Liukko
Scheduling groups
  • Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • LLABTO23-24E
    Complementary competence (Bachelor's) 2023-2024, Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management
Small groups
  • Online lecture

Learning outcomes

The student knows how to
• maintain one’s attention and awareness centred on the present moment
• observe the experience with a non-judgmental attitude
• develop metacognitive awareness of sensations and thoughts
• develop an ability to switch from one aspect to another flexibly intentionally

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course consists of 4 weeks of online teaching and groupwork, individual exercises, online videos, additional reading, optional 1-on-1 mentoring sessions, and discussion boards in Moodle. Four online sessions are organized on Tuesdays at 15:00 in Zoom/Teams, and include introductions into mindfulness, cognitive psychology, and instruction on exercises. The deadlines for assignments are on Mondays. Required attendance is 75%.

Timing and attendance

Week 1 – Tuesday 16.01.2024 at 15:00-17:00
Week 2 – Tuesday 23.01.2024 at 15:00-16:00
Week 3 – Tuesday 30.01.2024 at 15:00-16:00
Week 4 – Tuesday 06.02.2024 at 15:00-16:00
Required attendance is 75%.

Learning material and recommended literature

The learning materials and the list of additional reading will be provided.

Learning environment

The course learning materials will be provided in Moodle and online session will be organized in Zoom/Teams.

Contents

In this course, the student learns how to maintain attention and awareness in the present moment, observe experiences with a non-judgmental attitude and develop awareness of sensations and thoughts.

Students will create daily routines, integrating mindful living in their daily life. Weekly online sessions support the process.

Week1 Starting a daily routine
Week 2 Concentration/Attention
Week 3 Emotional awareness
Week 4 Connection

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The course doesn’t require prior knowledge or experience in mindfulness. We recommend to enroll to the course “The art of leading yourself” to get the optimal experiences and results.

Assessment criteria

Pass/Fail. Requirements: minimum attendance 75% of sessions, individual work and returned learning diaries in Moodle demonstrating self-reflection and ability to analyze own progress, filling out pre- and after- course assessment survey.

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

21.11.2022 - 15.01.2023

Timing

17.01.2023 - 13.02.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus
  • Lappeenranta Campus
  • E-campus
  • Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 70

Degree programmes
  • Complementary competence and optional courses, Bachelors
Teachers
  • Olga Bogdanova
  • Kaisa Liukko
Scheduling groups
  • Online session (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • LLABTO23H
Small groups
  • Online session

Learning outcomes

The student knows how to
• maintain one’s attention and awareness centred on the present moment
• observe the experience with a non-judgmental attitude
• develop metacognitive awareness of sensations and thoughts
• develop an ability to switch from one aspect to another flexibly intentionally

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course consists of 4 weeks of online teaching and groupwork, individual exercises, online videos, additional reading, optional 1-on-1 mentoring sessions, and discussion boards in Moodle. Four online sessions are organized on Tuesdays at 15:00 in Zoom/Teams, and include introductions into mindfulness, cognitive psychology, and instruction on exercises. The deadlines for assignments are on Mondays. Required attendance is 75%.

Timing and attendance

Week 1 – Tuesday 17.01.2023 at 15:00-17:00
Week 2 – Tuesday 24.01.2023 at 15:00-16:00
Week 3 – Tuesday 31.01.2023 at 15:00-16:00
Week 4 – Tuesday 07.02.2023 at 15:00-16:00
Required attendance is 75%.

Learning material and recommended literature

The learning materials and the list of additional reading will be provided.

Learning environment

The course learning materials will be provided in Moodle and online session will be organized in Zoom/Teams.

Contents

In this course, the student learns how to maintain attention and awareness in the present moment, observe experiences with a non-judgmental attitude and develop awareness of sensations and thoughts.

Students will create daily routines, integrating mindful living in their daily life. Weekly online sessions support the process.

Week1 Starting a daily routine
Week 2 Concentration/Attention
Week 3 Emotional awareness
Week 4 Connection

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The course doesn’t require prior knowledge or experience in mindfulness. We recommend to enroll to the course “The art of leading yourself” to get the optimal experiences and results.

Assessment criteria

Pass/Fail. Requirements: minimum attendance 75% of sessions, individual work and returned learning diaries in Moodle demonstrating self-reflection and ability to analyze own progress, filling out pre- and after- course assessment survey.

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022

Timing

05.09.2022 - 02.10.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

10 - 55

Degree programmes
  • Complementary competence and optional courses, Bachelors
Teachers
  • Olga Bogdanova
  • Tiina Väänänen
  • Kaisa Liukko
Scheduling groups
  • Online session (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • LLABTO22H
Small groups
  • Online session

Learning outcomes

The student knows how to
• maintain one’s attention and awareness centred on the present moment
• observe the experience with a non-judgmental attitude
• develop metacognitive awareness of sensations and thoughts
• develop an ability to switch from one aspect to another flexibly intentionally

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course consists of 4 weeks of online teaching and groupwork, individual exercises, online videos, additional reading, optional 1-on-1 mentoring sessions, and discussion boards in Moodle. Four online sessions are organized on Mondays at 15:00 in Zoom/Teams, and include introductions into mindfulness, cognitive psychology, and instruction on exercises. The deadlines for assignments are on Sundays. Required attendance is 75%.

Timing and attendance

Week 1 – 05.09.2022 at 15:00-17:00
Week 2 – 12.09.2022 at 15:00-16:00
Week 3 – 19.09.2022 at 15:00-16:00
Week 4 – 26.09.2022 at 15:00-16:00
Required attendance is 75%.

Learning material and recommended literature

The learning materials and the list of additional reading will be provided.

Learning environment

The course learning materials will be provided in Moodle and online session will be organized in Zoom/Teams.

Contents

In this course, the student learns how to maintain attention and awareness in the present moment, observe experiences with a non-judgmental attitude and develop awareness of sensations and thoughts.

Students will create daily routines, integrating mindful living in their daily life. Weekly online sessions support the process.

Week1 Starting a daily routine
Week 2 Concentration/Attention
Week 3 Emotional awareness
Week 4 Connection

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The course doesn’t require prior knowledge or experience in mindfulness. We recommend to enroll to the course “The art of leading yourself” to get the optimal experiences and results.

Assessment criteria

Pass/Fail. Requirements: minimum attendance 75% of sessions and returned learning diaries in Moodle demonstrating self-reflection and ability to analyze own progress, filling out pre- and after- course assessment survey.

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed