The tools we offer to make such a change are based on research on a variety of concepts such as mindfulness, caring, empathy and happiness, as well as concepts and research from the fields of education, positive psychology and contemplative education. The latter includes listening intently to yourself and to others, connecting to the deeper meaning of your life, and developing understanding and caring towards yourself and others.
Throughout the course, participants are invited to the Caring Zone, where they can enter the various topics through “gates” such as Listening to Yourself, Delight and Playfulness, and The Magic of Nature. Each gate presents concepts and research-based knowledge, as well as examples of practical applications of this knowledge which are already running successfully in Israel and abroad, and explains how to implement these principles in both personal and educational settings. Course participants are invited to open their heart and soul and take part in a unique experience, which offers knowledge, insights and tools in a multi-dimensional, open, inviting and accessible manner.
The course is based on the experience gained from similar courses in the University of Haifa taught by the course’s lecturer, Ofra Mayseless, which have helped participants make significant personal changes. In addition, it is based on insights collected in the last decade, together with a group of researchers and educators involved with contemplative education, some of whom serve as co-lecturers and guest lecturers in the course.
Previously the course was only offered to University of Haifa students. However, starting March 2020 it will be available for free to anyone who is interested on the national Campus platform, provided by Digital Israel Bureau in the Israeli Ministry of Social Equality and associated with international MOOC platform edX.
For examples of course videos, please see below (in Hebrew).
See you there…
Ofra