Spirituality: How we define it, defines us

The UMBC Department of Education Research Seminar kicks off the fall semester with a presentation by Dr. Jennifer Mata-McMahon, Professor in the UMBC Department of Education.  Professor Mata-McMahon shares her journey of exploring how spirituality is defined, drawing on its conceptualization in the literature and findings from her research with early childhood educators in Chile and the U.S. She underscores how a deeper understanding of spirituality can shape pedagogy and instructional practices in secular educational settings, particularly when guided by a holistic framework for development and learning.