Contemplative Inquiry in the Classroom: Strengthening
our Common Ground
On June 12-13, 2015, Selkirk College Contemplative Practices Group and the Teaching and
Learning Institute will host a two-day retreat for educators of all disciplines interested in
learning more about the contemplative pedagogical approach. We hope to inspire a sense
of community amongst educators and strengthen practices intended to foster resilience,
curiosity, and thoughtfulness in our students.
These two days have been designed to offer the time and space for communal sharing and
personal reflection.
Retreat Schedule
Friday (MIR CENTRE)
9:00 – 10:00 Coffee and light breakfast
10:00 – 12:00 Welcome and walk*
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch**
1:00 – 3:00 Framing Contemplative Pedagogy – Daniel Barbezat
3:00 – 3:30 Silent Tea at 3
3:30 – 5:30 Contemplative Practices Workshop – Designing Curriculum
5:30- 7:00 Dinner and discussion
7:00 – 9:00 Contemplative Cafe (presenter sessions)
Saturday (Gathering Place)
8:30 – 9:00 Meditation (Come and Go)
9:00 – 10:00 Breakfast (Lounge)
10:00 – 12:00 Contemplative Practices Workshop – The Academy
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch (Lounge)
1:00 – 3:00 Contemplative Cafe (presenter sessions)
3:00 – 3:30 Silent tea at 3
3:30 – 5:30 Contemplative Practices Workshop – The Classroom
5:30 – 6:00 Walk and Talk
6:00 – 7:00 Dinner: Personal Reflection and Communal Sharing.
7:00- 9:00 Framing Contemplative Pedagogy – Daniel Barbezat
* Please bring good walking shoes and advise us if you have any access or mobility issues.
** Please notify us of any dietary considerations so that we can accommodate you for all the
meals.