To Know as We are Known: A Spirituality of Education - Hardcover

Parker J Palmer

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0060664568 ISBN 13: 9780060664565

Publisher: Harper & Row, 1983

Synopsis

A spirituality of education that challenges teachers to move beyond conventional ideas of instruction and learning to develop vital new teaching methods incorporating insights from traditional contemplative wisdom.

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Review:

"A phenomenon in higher education."-- "The New York Times""An eye-opening critique of contemporary approaches . . . shows in concrete forms how to be a teacher and learner in the search for truth." -- Henri J. M. Nouwen"Palmer's book will engage anyone who's involved in teaching and learning either in secular or religious institutions . . . it compels us to underline and reflect at nearly every sentence and paragraph . . . it unfolds how exciting and joyful the search for knowledge is when guided by heart-seeking teachers." -- James Sparks, University of Wisconsin, Madison"Without a doubt the most inspiring book on education I have read in a long time." -- John H. Westerhoff III, Duke University

Synopsis:

This primer on authentic education explores how mind and heart can work together in the learning process. Moving beyond the bankruptcy of our current model of education, Parker Palmer finds the soul of education through a lifelong cultivation of the wisdom each of us possesses and can share to benef

About this edition

• Publisher: Harper & Row
• Publication date: 1983
• ISBN 10: 0060664568
• ISBN 13: 9780060664565
• Binding: Hardcover