Chapter 1 Foreword: The Spirit Dimension of Education Chapter 2 Preface Chapter 3 Acknowledgments Chapter 4 Introduction Part 5 Section I—Overview Chapter 6 Developing Spirit Related Capacities of Children and Adolescents Chapter 7 Supporting Inner Wisdom in Public Schools Chapter 8 Developing Mindfulness and Emotional Self Regulation in American Education Chapter 9 Nurturing the Spirit through Literature Chapter 10 The Six Passages of Childhood—A Model for School-based Rites of Passage Chapter 11 Paying Attention to the Whole Self Part 12 Section II—Practice Chapter 13 Deepening Presence and Interconnection in the Classroom Chapter 14 The Yogi in the Classroom Chapter 15 Simple in Means Chapter 16 The Inner Life of Teaching Chapter 17 Integrating the Spirit with Total Body Fitness Chapter 18 Stress Reduction in a Middle Level Social Studies Class Chapter 19 Teaching Children Empathy Jessica Toulis Chapter 20 Counseling from the Heart Madelyn Nash Chapter 21 Nurturing Childrenís Inner Resources—An Elementary School Guide Auriel Gray Chapter 22 Conclusion Aostre N. Johnson and Marilyn Webb Neagley Chapter 23 Biographical Sketches
Aostre N. Johnson is a professor of education at Saint Michael's College in Vermont, where she teaches courses on child development and integrated curriculum theory and practice, and also directs the master's degree curriculum concentration. She has published a number of articles and co-edited a book related to creative, spiritual, and ethical approaches to education and has also founded and directed holistic schools for children. Marilyn Webb Neagley has worked both locally and nationally for over forty years with non-profit organizations as a CEO, volunteer, trustee and/or consultant. She was most recently the recipient of an IPPY gold medal for best northeastern non-fiction for her book of reflections, Walking through the Seasons.
This book brings together some of the renowned voices in the field
of education and spirituality so that each chapter offers
up-to-date research and insights that inform and enlighten
classroom theory and practice. The editors have carefully
structured the contents so that there is a fluidity of movement
from theory to practice throughout the book, thereby raising its
appeal and access to both academics and teachers. It is a
worthwhile resource for pre-service and postgraduate education
programs, as well as for classroom teachers.
*Marian de Souza, senior lecturer of religious education at
Australian Catholic University, Watson; coeditor, Global
Perspectives on Spirituality and Education (2014), and editor,
Journal of Religious Education (2006-2012)*
Educating From the Heart is a beacon of light given the current
context of education. It illuminates ideas and practices that can
enrich and empower the lives of students. It searches out the
varied contexts where wholeness and heart-filled learning can be
applied. And it disperses the dark shadows of conformity and
meaningless accountability by its hopeful message and practical
content.
*Sam Crowell, faculty for the earth charter center and UNESCO chair
for ESD and author of “Emergent Teaching: A Path of Creativity,
Significance, and Transformation”*
The ideas in this book are presented in such a way that teachers
will want to try these approaches themselves. The more theoretical
chapters help provide a framework for the chapters on strategies by
teachers who clearly are deeply invested in a holistic approach to
teaching. This book fills an important gap in the literature on
spirituality in education with its classroom based focus.
*Dr. Jack Miller, professor of curriculum, teaching, and learning,
University of Toronto; author of The Holistic
Curriculum*
Educating from the Heart is a "must read" for all practicing school
administrators and should be incorporated into any leadership
development program for educators. Applying many of the principles
and beliefs identified in this book challenges established
practices and structures in our current "high stakes" testing
environment. It is a compelling book relating to the topic of
student well being that has to be addressed in a more systemic
fashion in our schools.
*Dr. Brian O'Regan, coordinator of Master's Program in Educational
Leadership, Saint Michael's College, Vermont, and former Vermont
deputy commissio*
Educating from the Heart offers both theoretical overviews and
practical approaches to include elements of humanity, spirituality,
and inner growth within the practical content of modern education.
This book is for educators, academics, education students, and
parents who are seeking a new way to present a more holistic
education.
*The Citizen*
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