As we discussed in our explanation, the process of meditation is based on the principle of balance between attention and relaxation, of being motivated enough but not to the extent of being too tense and too goal focused. This is a much more difficult exploration due to a lack of peer reviewed articles in terms of ‘too much effort and
In terms of literature, the best references I found in terms of creating sustained motivation is through meaningful gamification. The term ‘meaningful’ is borrowed from Mezirow’s transformative learning theory (Nicholson, 2015). Transformative learning theory has a close connection with our learners’ context and therefore enhances the compatibility of this pedagogy with our specific environment (Coquillard, 2024). Meaningful gamification focuses on
Gamification is widely known for its attractive reputation for improving learners’ engagement. But is that the complete truth about gamification? Various meta-analysis research demonstrated that it is the case, but as always with its own limits and practices (Li, Ma, & Shi, 2023; Sailer & Homner, 2020). The second research shows that gamification has the capacity to ignite interest and
It is now time to explore the potential of meaningful gamification towards learning meditation. After having done the first assessment on this topic (Coquillard, 2025), some specific elements became especially significant within this endeavor, including how motivation is approached. After deepening my research, I continued to discover a very limited amount of research and information on the direct correlation of
There are several different types of learning theories and theorists that exist and focus on different aspects of education. This literature review will explore the theory of Jiddu Krishnamurti (1935). For him, the role of teachers is to understand the challenges students meet on a personal level, including intellectually, socially and physically and also on a global scale (Morin, 1999)
Does the purpose of education lie therefore in what educators think, know or believe? The educator has the capacity to be both aware of society’s demands and of the students’ specific circumstances. Therefore from an initial point of view it seems like the educator can offer a more holistic solution to this question. Educators have often been trained for years
Over the last few decades we have seen the emergence of particular educational policies in Australia and the world based upon particular notions of the purpose of education. One of the main purposes is the concept of offering greater equity (Australian Education Act, 2013; Melbourne declaration, 2008). Even though some discrepancies exist between the state and private schooling systems, all
Everything we do is driven by our intention, our purpose. As we are all involved directly or indirectly with education, inquiring in the purpose of education might be a useful task. A few years ago, I wrote a critical essay on the purpose of education. Even though some parts need some updates I wanted to share with you the original
In 2008 and 2009 I met my two teachers, Chogyal Namkhai Norbu and his son Yeshi Silvano Namkhai who are my primary source of inspiration and knowledge.