Overview
Alignment with Be You Domains
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Mentally Healthy Communities
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Family Partnerships
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Learning Resilience
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Early Support
Alignment with Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
- Children are confident and involved learners
- Children are connected with and contribute to their world
- Children are effective communicators
- Children have a strong sense of identity
- Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
Alignment with Australian Curriculum
- Health and PE
Target audience
- Early learning
- Primary school
Target groups
- Small group
- Whole class
- Whole school
Aims
Karma Classroom gives educators tips for self-care to reduce burnout and maintain a healthy classroom environment. The program provides the tools to weave mindful movement (yoga), breath and mindfulness into the classroom. It also aims to give teachers tools for self-care, to manage their own health and wellbeing, to create a classroom climate that is calm, compassionate and invites creative, critical thinkers and learners.Program theory
The Karma Class and its programs and resources is based on the scientific and psycho-social investigations into how yoga and mindfulness support a whole-child approach to development, learning and wellbeing. The program also aligns with the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL) framework.Topics
Topics include teacher self-care; health and wellbeing; bringing yoga, breath and mindfulness into the classroom; the benefits of yoga, breath and mindfulness for teachers; introducing peace pauses into every day; the magic of breath (understandng how breath can be used to either calm or energise); mindful movement; keeping our world clean and healthy; cultivating community.Cost
Program structure
One workshop of either 4 hours (online) or 5 hours (face-to-face). The whole-school approach offers ongoing support and coaching to help embed the program and practices into the school's culture. The Karma Classroom Cards supports educators with activities and exercises to weave the program into every school day for just minutes at a time.Instructor
- Educator
Instructor training
Educators participate in a 5-hour face-to-face workshop or 4-hour online webinar.Supporting resources or materials available with program
- Manual
Other materials
Karma Classroom Activity Cards (82 gender-neutral cards; 115 classroom activities including yoga for the floor or at the desk, breath and mindful activities, guided meditations).Ongoing support
Facebook group page, Instagram posts with ideas and tips, monthly newsletters, sustainability program for schools who have taken on the training for all staff.Parent involvement
Not provided
Origin of program
Australia
The Karma Class
Program authors
Beth Borowsky
Ratings
Summary of evidence factors
This is a summary of the evaluation or research study characteristics that contribute to the program’s evidence rating.
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Positive impact on at least one outcome for children and/or young people?
The study reported positive outcomes. |
No |
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Link between program description and theory of change
Theory of change refers to whether there was a comprehensive description and illustration of how and why a desired change is expected to happen in a particular context. |
Some links |
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Study design
Type of study design reported. |
Quasi-experimental |
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Independence
The degree to which the program authors were involved in the research. |
Semi |
Summary of implementation factors
This is a summary of the program’s characteristics that contribute to its implementation rating.
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Feedback sought from participants
Participants enjoyed the program and understood its benefits. |
Yes |
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Feedback sought from instructors
Instructors enjoyed the program and understood its benefits. |
Yes |
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Groups program is not suitable for
Groups the program wouldn't be suitable for or that required further research to determine suitability. |
Not assessed |
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Training provided during study
The model of training provided. |
Face to face, all instructors, in person |
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Ongoing instructor support provided during study
Whether ongoing support is provided. |
Yes |
Context
This is a summary of the context in which the evidence for the program was established.
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Study Participants
Pre school, primary school (Foundation to Year 6), secondary school (Years 7 to 12). |
Primary school |
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Country of Study/s
The location in which the evidence or research was conducted. |
Australia |
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Location of Study/s in Australia
The state (or states) the program was assessed in Australia. |
NSW |
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Evaluation of program in culturally and linguistically diverse populations
Provider has included culturally and linguistically diverse people when assessing the program. |
No |
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Evaluation of program in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people
Provider has included Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples when assessing the program. |
No |
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Evaluation of program in low socioeconomic groups
Program has evaluated a diverse socio-economic population in their research. |
No |
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Developmental based adaptations to program design and delivery
Shorter sessions for younger students or activities are adjusted for age appropriateness. |
No |
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Evaluation of program in children and young people with disability and/or learning difference
Provider has included participants with a disability or learning difference when assessing the program. |
No |
Last updated: 19 November 2021