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This book presents the background information and ideas for the practical application of contemplative practices across academic curriculum from the physical sciences to the humanities and arts. Contemplative pedagogy is more than a new, trendy technique to change the landscape of learning.

Table of Contents

Foreword vii
Parker J. Palmer

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

Contemplative Practices in Higher Education

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 14/01/2014
      ISBN13: 9781118435274, 978-1118435274
      ISBN10: 1118435273
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This book presents the background information and ideas for the practical application of contemplative practices across academic curriculum from the physical sciences to the humanities and arts. Contemplative pedagogy is more than a new, trendy technique to change the landscape of learning.

      Table of Contents

      Foreword vii
      Parker J. Palmer

      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

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