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Gergana Avramova-Todorova, Prof. Dr. Assen Zlatarov University, BulgariaAbstract
The focus of the scientific paper is a concept for applying mindfulness practices in the process of forming ecological intelligence through training in construction, technology and entrepreneurship in children of preschool and primary school age. The possibility of integrating conscious presence in the present moment into the approach to improving children's ecological intelligence is investigated. The main emphasis is on forming a positive educational environment through useful practices that combine intellectual and emotional development through integration and interdisciplinary connections. The aim is to build transferable skills using informal methods. The possibility of forming ecological thinking in the earliest childhood is investigated using practices that combine emotional self-regulation, academic achievements and a conscious attitude towards the environment. The article explores the possible combination of mindfulness practices with active learning methods in ecological education through training in construction, technology and entrepreneurship. The aim is to provoke children's creative and non-standard thinking when solving environmental challenges in the technological process. The aim is to combine logical and technological thinking with emotional self-regulation, empathy and social skills. Examples of pedagogical practices aimed at forming ecological thinking through awareness and positive practical orientation of training in constructive-technological competencies are presented. The aim is to apply a value-oriented and holistic approach with interdisciplinary connections in the pedagogical process of teaching knowledge and skills for sustainable development.
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Conference: BAMC2025Stream: Education / Pedagogy
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Avramova-Todorova G. (2025) Mindfulness and Ecological Intelligence in Design, Technology and Entrepreneurship Education ISSN: 2435-9475 – The Barcelona Conference on Arts, Media & Culture 2025: Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 123-128) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2435-9475.2025.12
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2435-9475.2025.12
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