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Contemplative Observation As A Tool For Self-Reflection Enhancement Of Early Childhood Graduate Students, Sasilak Khayankij

Journal of Education Studies

Being an astute observer of children is a primary skill for early childhood teachers. This paper reports on a project conducted in Thailand that investigated the use of the contemplative observation method as a tool for developing the ability of being non-judgmental. The aim of this study was to improve the processes of self-reflection of early childhood graduate students in order to build the quality of their observational skills for practice with children. Eight female early childhood graduate students were assigned to practice observation across 13 weeks involving two major types of contemplative observation practices: (a) self-observation comprising dancing meditation, …