BBC – Katherine Sellgren
“Mindfulness is a psychological technique which is said to help combat stress. But should it be widely introduced in schools? The practice of mindfulness – which draws on Buddhist thinking – has become increasingly popular in recent years…According to the Mindfulness in School Project, which has developed curriculums for use in schools, the technique can aid concentration by helping children direct their attention to the present moment – rather than becoming overwhelmed with worry about what has happened, or might happen…So can mindfulness meditation really help pupils concentrate amid the distractions of 21st Century living? A group of BBC School Reporters from Connaught School for Girls in Leytonstone, east London, decided to investigate for the project’s 10th annual News Day…But while the girls’ survey produced seemingly positive results, the use of mindfulness in schools is not without its critics.”(more)