The art of being present (2 cr)
Code: AL00CS86-3001
General information
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