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10145131 Power of Living in the Present
Course Information
Description
Build skills to create closer connections with others. Examine the importance of savoring in everyday life. Develop active listening skills to build more fulfilling relationships. Apply techniques for living more mindfully.
Total Credits
1

Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Build skills to create closer connections with others
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral Presentation, Test, Reflection
    Criteria
    Identify practices that support connection with others
    Describe personal experiences with connection-building activities
    Explain concepts related to connection
    Apply connection-building practices to everyday experiences and relationships
    Develop strategies for incorporating meaningful connection into daily life
    Speak so others understand
    Reflection response includes specific examples and relates to the topic

  2. Examine the importance of savoring in everyday life
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral Presentation, Test, Reflection
    Criteria
    Identify opportunities for savoring in everyday life
    Describe personal experiences with savoring practices
    Explain concepts related to savoring
    Apply savoring practices to a variety of everyday experiences and situations
    Assess the impact of savoring on thoughts, feelings, attention, and/or perspective
    Speak so others understand
    Reflection response includes specific examples and relates to the topic

  3. Develop active listening skills to build more fulfilling relationships
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral Presentation, Test, Reflection
    Criteria
    Identify practices that support active listening
    Describe personal experiences with active listening practices
    Explain concepts related to active listening
    Apply active listening techniques in interactions with others
    Assess the impact of active listening on communication and relationships
    Speak so others understand
    Reflection response includes specific examples and relates to the topic

  4. Apply techniques for living more mindfully
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral Presentation, Test, Reflection
    Criteria
    Identify practices that support mindful living
    Describe personal experiences with mindfulness practices
    Explain concepts related to mindfulness
    Apply mindfulness practices to a variety of everyday experiences and situations
    Assess the impact of mindfulness practices on personal awareness and well-being
    Speak so others understand
    Reflection response includes specific examples and relates to the topic