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 A collective of educators and students engages in immersive art- and design-driven practice to reimagine higher-education and primary-school teaching and learning at, and beyond, the University of Teacher Education. 

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Methode: We Are Present

Overview:

 A paired exercise to cultivate focused presence through controlled discomfort and reciprocal honor.

1. Setup (2 min):
Place two chairs ~1 m apart in a quiet space.
  •  Turn off distractions; sit facing each other.

2. Silent Presence (5–10 min):
Sit upright, hands relaxed, eyes open or softly lowered.
  •  No talking or touching. Notice bodily sensations—tension, warmth, urge to move.

3. Role Swap (1 min):
 After one turn as “observer,” switch roles so each person sits in stillness twice.

4. Paired Reflection (5 min):
Share briefly:
  • Which sensations or impulses arose?
  • When did discomfort peak, and how did you honor your partner’s presence?
  • What urges did you resist, and how did that shape your shared encounter?

5. Group Debrief (5 min):
In a small circle, discuss how this practice can:
  • Heighten moment-to-moment focus via ritualized discomfort
  • Foster relational co-presence through reciprocal witnessing
  • Build resilience under stress and deepen empathy

Decolonial & Intersectional Sensitivity:
Adapt seating, pacing, and prompts to respect diverse cultural norms, power dynamics, and embodied experiences.

Inspired by Marina Abramović