Contemplative practices in higher education : powerful methods to transform teaching and learning - Barbezat, Daniel; Bush, Mirabai, 1939- (San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, a Wiley brand, 2014)
Machine generated contents note: Foreword by Parker J. Palmer vii Preface xi Acknowledgments xvii The Authors xxi PART ONE Theoretical and Practical Background 1 1 Transformation and Renewal in Higher Education 3 2 Current Research on Contemplative Practice 21 3 Contemplative Pedagogy in Practice: Two Experiences 39 4 Teacher Preparation and Classroom Challenges 67 PART TWO A Guide to Contemplative Practices 87 Introduction to the Practices 89 5 Mindfulness 95 6 Contemplative Approaches to Reading and Writing 110 7 Contemplative Senses: Deep Listening and Beholding 137 8 Contemplative Movement 159 9 Compassion and Loving Kindness 174 10 Guest Speakers, Field Trips, and Retreats 189 11 Conclusion 198 Afterword by Arthur Zajonc 205 References 207 Index 217 .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-215) and index.
Keywords: College teaching -- Philosophy; Reflective teaching; Reflective learning; Transformative learning; Contemplation; EDUCATION / Higher; EDUCATION / Teaching Methods & Materials / General