교양교육에서 마인드풀니스 적용을 위한 일고찰

Abstract

This study is intended to propose an approach to character education for students who fear or feel fatigued by change in the ‘era of change’. In this era, change has become a concept almost synonymous with a truth that humans must pursue. One is left with the impression that if one does not pursue change, one might become socially obsolete. Of course, change itself is not necessarily bad but comes with clear side effects, as well as positive outcomes. Humans are adaptable creatures, but frequent changes can cause us significant stress. Recently, universities have seen an increase in students reporting emotional anxiety, caused by the daily rate of social change. In an environment where events such as the global financial crisis, pandemics, and generative artificial intelligence continuously reshape society, students are adapting to pursue stability and practicality over the challenges of change. However, education will evolve to empower students to adapt to a changing world. Higher education needs to assess whether students are prepared to accept and embrace change, and provide assistance if needed. Hence, this study proposes mindfulness as an educational approach to address the emotional issues that contemporary university students face. Mindfulness enhances successful teaching and learning through promoting mental stability and brain activation. In this study, we discuss the educational groundwork required for the application of ‘mindfulness’ in the context of general university education.