Philosophy of Education

Paideusis - Peer-reviewed journal of the Canadian Philosophy of Education Society

PhD Program at Simon Fraser University – “…the program encompasses three overlapping dimensions: Ecology, Culture, and Consciousness”

Mindfulness

Centre for Contemplative Mind in Society

“The Center for Contemplative Mind in Society works to integrate contemplative awareness into contemporary life in order to help create a more just, compassionate, reflective, and sustainable society.”

Association for Contemplative Mind in Higher Education

“Promoting the emergence of a broad culture of contemplation in the academy by connecting a network of leading institutions and academics committed to the recovery and development of the contemplative dimension of teaching, learning and knowing, the Association serves members by:

  • Stimulating scholarship and research concerning contemplative pedagogy, methodology and epistemology within and across disciplines.
  • Sponsoring forums for the presentation of research and exchange of ideas though regional and national meetings and conferences.
  • Supporting the development of courses and curricula through residential summer sessions.
  • Supporting the deepening of contemplative teaching through retreats for academics offering a variety of traditional and secular practices.
  • Distributing scholarly work and general information relating to the field of contemplative education online, including a quarterly e-newsletter.
  • Providing online resources for members to participate in discussion forums and share profiles, publications, papers, and syllabi.”

Mindfulness in Education Network

“Network established in 2001 by a group of educators and students of Thich Nhat Hanh.  The purpose of the network is to facilitate communication among all educators, parents, students and any others interested in promoting contemplative practice (mindfulness) in educational settings.”

Music

Evelyn Glennie – How To Listen (a profound look at sound, experience, embodiment, and learning)

Ed Sarath – Improvisation, Creativity, and Consciousness

Complexity

Complexity and Education – “This website is intended as a meeting place for educators and educational researchers whose work is informed and/or orientated by complexity.”