Educating for Wisdom and Compassion : Creating Conditions for Timeless Learning,9781412917032

Educating for Wisdom and Compassion : Creating Conditions for Timeless Learning

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ISBN13: 9781412917032
ISBN10: 1412917034
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2005-07-30
Publisher(s): Corwin Pr
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Summary

Essential principles of timeless learning include attention, contemplation, connection, participation, and responsibility; helping students achieve a sense of purpose; and improving alertness and mental health.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments ix
About the Author xiii
Part I Timeless Learning: Definitions and Fundamentals
1(22)
Timeless Learning
3(12)
What Is Timeless Learning?
4(1)
What Are the Characteristics of Timeless Learning?
5(7)
Holistic/Integrative
5(1)
Embodied
6(1)
Connected
7(1)
Soulful
7(1)
Transformative
8(1)
Flow
9(1)
Participatory
10(1)
Nondualistic
10(1)
Mysterious and Unexplainable
11(1)
Immeasurable
12(1)
What Does Timeless Learning Bring to Today's Classrooms?
12(1)
Conclusion
13(1)
References
13(2)
The Perennial Philosophy: A Relaxed Universalism
15(8)
Foundations of the Perennial Philosophy
15(6)
The Interconnected Nature of Reality and the Mysterious Unity of the Universe
16(1)
The Intimate Connection Between the Individual's Inner Self, or Soul, and the Mysterious Unity
17(1)
Wisdom or Knowledge of the Mysterious Unity Can Be Developed Through Various Contemplative Practices
18(1)
Values Are Derived From Seeing and Realizing the Interconnectedness of Reality
19(1)
An Awareness of the Mysterious Unity of Existence Leads to Social Action to Counter Injustice and Human Suffering
19(2)
References
21(2)
Part II Timeless Learning: Processes and Practices
23(64)
Letting Go and Becoming Empty
25(10)
Psychosynthesis and Disidentification
27(1)
David Hunt
28(2)
Krishnamurti
30(1)
The Bhagavad Gita and Nonattachment
31(1)
Spiritual Knowing
32(1)
References
33(2)
Attention and Meditation
35(24)
Meditation
37(1)
Forms of Meditation
37(3)
Intellectual Meditation
37(1)
Emotional Meditation
38(1)
Physical Meditation
38(1)
Action Meditation
39(1)
Meditation Practices
40(9)
Insight
40(2)
Body Scan
42(1)
Mantra
43(2)
Visualization
45(3)
Movement Meditation
48(1)
Getting Started
49(1)
Meditation With Children
50(4)
Just One Minute with Naomi Baer
54(2)
References
56(3)
Compassion, Caring, and Loving-Kindness
59(16)
Kindness, Empathy, Compassion, and Love
60(1)
Loving-Kindness Practice
61(2)
Caring in Schools
63(2)
School With Forest and Meadow (Ojiya School)
65(5)
Service Learning
70(2)
Engaged Service
70(1)
Community-Based Work
71(1)
To Be and to Have
72(1)
References
72(3)
Contemplation, Mindfulness, and Presence
75(12)
Mindfulness
76(5)
Presence
81(1)
Contemplation and Mindfulness in Classrooms
82(2)
Contemplation and Action
84(1)
References
84(3)
Part III Timeless Learning: Perspectives, Examples, and Outcomes
87(74)
Educational Perspectives on Timeless Learning
89(24)
Transcendental Education
89(12)
Emerson
90(4)
Thoreau
94(3)
Bronson Alcott
97(4)
Holistic Education
101(7)
Linear Thinking and Intuition
103(1)
Relationship Between Mind and Body
104(1)
Subject Connections
104(1)
Community Connections
105(1)
Earth Connections
106(1)
Self Connections
106(2)
Slow Education
108(1)
Conclusion
109(1)
References
109(4)
Examples of Timeless Learning
113(22)
Krishnamurti Schools
113(9)
Principles of Learning
115(2)
The Teacher
117(2)
The School
119(1)
The Rajghat Besant School
120(1)
Brockwood Park School
121(1)
Oak Park School
121(1)
Conclusion
122(1)
Waldorf Education
122(7)
Steiner's View of Development
123(2)
Rhythm
125(4)
Montessori Education
129(4)
Conclusion
133(1)
References
133(2)
Creating Conditions for Timeless Learning in Public Schools
135(6)
Work on Yourself
135(1)
Be Fully Present
136(1)
Recognize the Importance of the Nonverbal
136(1)
Honor Silence
137(1)
Develop a Rhythm
137(1)
Integrate Timeless Learning With Other Forms of Learning
138(1)
Balancing Spontaneity and Planning
138(1)
Don't Forget the Body
138(1)
Live Your Own Truth
139(1)
Acknowledge the Mystery
139(1)
Let Your Humanity Come Through
140(1)
References
140(1)
The Fruits of Timeless Learning
141(20)
The Present Educational Context
141(1)
The Results of Timeless Learning
142(1)
Research on Contemplative Practices
142(1)
My Own Research
143(9)
Nature of Meditation Practice
146(1)
Effects of Meditation Practice
146(3)
Profiles
149(3)
Ultimate Outcomes of Timeless Learning
152(6)
Wisdom and Compassion
153(1)
Joy: The Singing Soul
154(1)
Awe and Wonder
155(1)
Wholeness
156(1)
Sense of Purpose
157(1)
References
158(3)
Bibliography 161(4)
Index 165

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