The Tao of teaching
Subtitle: the special meaning of the Tao Te Ching as related to the art and pleasures of teaching
By: Greta K. Nagel.
Publisher: D.I. Fine
Published: 1994
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 234
Subjects: Teaching -- Philosophy.; Tao.
Description: The Tao of Teaching is of special interest for teachers but also for parents and others who are looking for a book of wisdom on how to deal with people, especially children, in a learning environment. Deriving its name from the Tao Te Ching of Lao Tzu, The Tao of Teaching follows the structure of the classic book of wisdom in its eighty-one individual chapters, and includes a special introduction by the author that explains the practical usefulness of a book aimed especially at the education of our youth. Each chapter in The Tao of Teaching contains specific examples from the classrooms of three present-day teachers whose work the author feels provides a living example of Taoist wisdom and "student-centered," progressive educational methods. It is a labor of love, containing many important insights by a talented and respected professional whose emphasis is on the students' contribution in a learning environment, whatever the context.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 233-234).