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Publication Date: 2020
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Exploring the International Utility of Progressing Compassionate Mind Training in School Settings: A Comparison of Implementation Effectiveness of the Same Curricula in the UK and Portugal
Maratos, Frances A.; Matos, Marcela; Albuquerque, Isabel; Wood, Wendy; Palmeira, Lara; Cunha, Marina; Lima, Margarida P.; Gilbert, Paul
Psychology of Education Review, v44 n2 p73-82 Aut 2020
Given current retention and well-being crises within the teaching profession worldwide, this research sought to explore implementation efficacy of a Compassionate Mind Training (CMT) programme in cross-cultural school-settings. A six-module CMT curriculum was implemented in teaching staff of two primary schools in the UK (N = 76) and one primary school in Portugal (N = 41). Results revealed that high-quality implementation was achieved across the UK and Portuguese cohorts, with the majority of staff providing extremely positive ratings regarding all aspects of module content, delivery, and interest/relevance. Moreover, recommendation of the CMT to others was the modal response across cohorts. These findings indicate that CMT in school settings has international appeal and utility in helping educators manage educational-based stresses.
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Altruism, Program Implementation, Well Being, Curriculum Implementation, Teacher Attitudes, Positive Attitudes, Stress Management, Foreign Countries, Metacognition, Daily Living Skills, Program Evaluation, Stress Variables, Elementary School Teachers
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Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Portugal; United Kingdom
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