October 31, 2025 to November 2, 2025
National Olympics Memorial Youth Center / 国立オリンピック記念青少年総合センター
Asia/Tokyo timezone

A Buddhism-Driven Approach for Inclusivity in Language Education

Oct 31, 2025, 3:25 PM
1h
National Olympics Memorial Youth Center / 国立オリンピック記念青少年総合センター

National Olympics Memorial Youth Center / 国立オリンピック記念青少年総合センター

3-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-0052 / 〒151-0052 東京都渋谷区代々木神園町3-1
Practice-oriented Workshop (60-minutes) Psychology and Language Learning Room 508

Speaker

Vu Tran Thanh (Durham University)

Description

This workshop introduces a Buddhist-inspired, mindful approach to inclusivity in language education. Rather than focusing on external content, it emphasises inner transformation to combat discrimination, which it suggests arises from rejecting differences. Drawing on psychology and Buddhist teachings, the session guides participants through mindful breathing and self-reflection activities. This student-centred model aims to cultivate empathy and peaceful advocacy, fostering a more sustainable and inclusive approach for educators in foreign or second language classrooms, equipping them with practical techniques.

Summary

This workshop introduces a Buddhist-inspired, mindful approach to inclusivity in language education. While inclusivity efforts often focus on external content, this session emphasizes inner transformation. Drawing on psychology and Buddhist teachings, it explores how discrimination arises from rejecting differences. Participants will engage in discussions, mindful breathing, and self-reflection activities to cultivate empathy and peaceful advocacy. This approach fosters a more sustainable, student-centered model for inclusivity in foreign/second language education.

Teaching Context General

Author

Vu Tran Thanh (Durham University)

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