The Teacher's Way: Teaching and the Contemplative Life

The Teacher's Way: Teaching and the Contemplative Life

In The Teacher's Way, award-winning scholar, educator and author Maria Lichtmann connect the monastic practice of "lectio divina to the heart of the teaching experience. New teachers just beginning their careers will find deep and welcomed guidance in this book. Veteran educators who need a fresh dose of inspiration wil celebrate. The Teacher's Way is an oasis for connecting education with the life of the pririt. "Lectio divina is a Benedictine practice that involves four clements of "sacred reading." They are: The Teacher's Way masterfully translates these practices into classroom applications that create hospitable: and safe spaces for learning. Maria Lichtmann writes, "Nothing is more crucial to teaching as spiritual practice than replenishing the underground spirngs of a teacher's own inner life." Some of the topics the author focuses on include: the crisis in education; monks and teaching; concrete proposals for reflection and attention; hospitable teaching and transformed teaching. Intended audience: new teachers just beginning their careers, those still in school, veteran educators who need refreshment, and professional development facilitators. The Teacher's Way is designed to benefit educators from kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as college and graduate school instructors.
Country USA
Brand Paulist Press
Manufacturer Paulist Press
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780809143030
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Paulist Press
Manufacturer	Paulist Press
Binding	Paperback
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780809143030
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

The Teacher's Way: Teaching and the Contemplative Life

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