Mindfulness and Thoughtfulness: Leading and Teaching with Habits of Mind in Research and Practice

Teachers and researchers in education are charged with helping learners resolve complex global and regional issues, which require critical and creative ways of thinking. Mindfulness and Thoughtfulness: Leading and Teaching with Habits of Mind in Research and Practice provides learning theories, case studies, teaching techniques, and professional development strategies to help practitioners become mindful and thoughtful teachers and educational researchers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 204 pages
Publication date: 03 March 2023
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

In the realm of education, teachers and researchers bear the crucial responsibility of assisting learners in navigating the ever-evolving global and regional challenges that confront them. These challenges, by their very nature, are complex and necessitate innovative and critical approaches to problem-solving. To cultivate these essential thinking skills, it is imperative to delve into our current dispositions and behaviors, fostering greater awareness of the underlying reasons behind our thoughts and the impact of our actions. In Mindfulness and Thoughtfulness: Leading and Teaching with Habits of Mind in Research and Practice, practitioners and scholars in the field of education offer a comprehensive exploration of learning theories, case studies, teaching techniques, and professional development strategies intertwined with these Habits of Mind. This invaluable resource provides readers with a wealth of teaching inventories, self-assessment tools, and reflection exercises aimed at cultivating mindfulness and thoughtfulness in educators and educational researchers alike. By embracing these practices, educators can strive to become more effective in their roles, fostering a deeper understanding of their students and the world around them.

Weight: 272g
Dimension: 224 x 154 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781475869460