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To Know as We Are Known: A Spirituality of Education

Parker J. Palmer

A spirituality of education that challenges teachers to move beyond conventional ideas of instruction and learning to develop vital new teaching methods incorporating insights from traditional contemplative wisdom.

Book Details

  • Publisher: HarperOne
  • Publish Date: May 28th, 1993
  • Pages: 160
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 7.98in - 5.34in - 0.39in - 0.26lb
  • EAN: 9780060664510
  • Categories: Professional DevelopmentPrayerDevotional

About the Author

Palmer, Parker J.: -

Parker J. Palmer, a popular speaker and educator, is also the author of The Active Life. He received the 1993 award for "Outstanding Service to Higher Education" from the Council of Independent Colleges.

Praise for this book

"A phenomenon in higher education."-- "The New York Times""An eye-opening critique of contemporary approaches . . . shows in concrete forms how to be a teacher and learner in the search for truth." -- Henri J. M. Nouwen"Palmer's book will engage anyone who's involved in teaching and learning either in secular or religious institutions . . . it compels us to underline and reflect at nearly every sentence and paragraph . . . it unfolds how exciting and joyful the search for knowledge is when guided by heart-seeking teachers." -- James Sparks, University of Wisconsin, Madison"Without a doubt the most inspiring book on education I have read in a long time." -- John H. Westerhoff III, Duke University