A Study on the Results of Learning Processes Based on Contemplative Education and Mindfulness Practice on Self-development in Students: A Case Study of Students in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
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This research was a qualitative study based on phenomenological methodology, aimed at examining the results of learning processes based on contemplative education and mindfulness practice on the self-development of students in the field of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University. The data collection was an in-depth interview and focus group. A total of 8 informants were selected from a specific sample group of students who had participated in learning activities based on contemplative education and mindfulness continuously for ten months. The Spiritual Health Evaluation Tools were used as the main conceptual framework for analyzing and discussing the research results.
The research results found that: 1) contemplative education affects the self-development of students, which can be divided into 7 steps: 1.1) Trust and safe zone for learning 1.2) Self-understanding 1.3) Understanding others 1.4) Understanding of life 1.5) Perspective and mindset transformation 1.6) Peace, joy, and stability 1.7) Taking care of oneself and others 2) Mindfulness Practice affects student self-development and can be divided into 6 steps: 2.1) Experiencing initial mindful practice 2.2) Experiencing inner feelings 2.3) Learning and self-awareness 2.4) Experiencing difficult inner experiences 2.5) Experiencing the truth within mind 2.6) Peace, joy, and inner stability. An analysis of students' self-development using the Spiritual Health Evaluation Tools found that students exhibited stages of development consistent with the 11 milestones in their spiritual health. Furthermore, it was found that learning processes of contemplative education and mindfulness supports each other. This integrated approach is essential for students to truly develop their inner transformation.
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