Cultivating a Culture of Learning: Contemplative Practices, Pedagogy, and Research in Education

Cultivating a Culture of Learning illustrates practice from a variety of teacher education programs. Authors share their first-hand experience of cultivating a culture of learning as teacher educators. The insights and challenges are shared to stimulate conversation and engender future pedagogy and research in contemplative education.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 132 pages
Publication date: 14 December 2017
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Cultivating a Culture of Learning: Contemplative Practices, Pedagogy, and Research in Education is a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted aspects of fostering a learning-oriented environment within educational settings. Through a rich collection of portraits of practice from various teacher education programs, the book brings together a diverse range of voices from diverse contexts. The authors, themselves experienced teacher educators, share their firsthand experiences in cultivating a culture of learning and integrating contemplative practices into their work with educators.

Contemplative practices, pedagogy, and research are recognized as vital components in cultivating cultures of learning within classrooms. Several chapters present innovative models, pedagogies, and courses that incorporate contemplative practices, offering valuable insights and practical applications. The authors in this book passionately advocate for the importance of creating spaces that value and nurture the inner life, including qualities such as intuition, creativity, silence, and heart-centered learning. They collaborate with cognitive and rational ways of knowing and being in the world, seeking to integrate these diverse perspectives for holistic learning.

Authors in this book delve into the challenges they face institutionally, with students, and personally as they navigate the terrain of contemplative education. The insights and challenges shared in these portraits of practice serve as a catalyst for stimulating conversation and inspiring future pedagogy and research in the field of contemplative education. By highlighting the transformative power of contemplative practices, this book contributes to the ongoing development of educators and educators, equipping them with the tools and knowledge necessary to create learning environments that foster deep understanding, personal growth, and meaningful connections.

Weight: 208g
Dimension: 154 x 229 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781475836295