Contemplative Teaching and Learning Lab
What We Do
The Contemplative Teaching and Learning Lab applies the contemplative sciences to informing our understanding of life-span development and education.
Our Partners
The Contemplative Teaching and Learning Lab collaborates with several other organizations within and without the University of Virginia. We are affiliated with the Contemplative Sciences Center at UVA and we collaborate with colleagues at Penn State University and Fordham University.
The Contemplative Teaching and Learning Lab (CTL) conducts research exploring how secular contemplative practices such as mindfulness and yoga may be adapted and applied to improve teaching and learning.
CTL also aims to conduct pilot studies to develop and test contemplative approaches to specific curricular, instructional & classroom management strategies.
Recent News
$8M Grant Will Expand Program for Reducing Teacher Stress
A mindfulness-based professional learning program co-created by UVA professor Tish Jennings has been shown to improve teacher well-being and student outcomes.
Associated Faculty
Patricia A. Jennings
- Professor
- Ed.D. in Curriculum & Instruction Program Director
Ava Michael
- Project Coordinator