An exploration of the hopes, fears, joys, frustrations, gifts and limitations that influence teachers of all kinds every day. Includes stories of many teachers in conventional and unconventional settings, reflection questions, practices and activities to help you reinvigorate your passion for your vocation, your students and your subject.
An exploration of the hopes, fears, joys, frustrations, gifts and limitations that influence teachers of all kinds every day. Includes stories of many teachers in conventional and unconventional settings, reflection questions, practices and activities to help you reinvigorate your passion for your vocation, your students and your subject.
Rev. Jane E. Vennard, a popular teacher on prayer and spiritual practice, offers lectures and leads retreats in ecumenical settings in the United States, Canada and abroad. She is the author of several books, including Fully Awake and Truly Alive: Spiritual Practices to Nurture Your Soul and Teaching-The Sacred Art: The Joy of Opening Minds & Hearts (both SkyLight Paths), and a long-time active member of Spiritual Directors International. She is ordained in the United Church of Christ to a ministry of teaching and spiritual direction. Rev. Jane E. Vennard is available to speak on the following topics: * Fully Awake and Truly Alive: Spiritual Practices to Nurture Your Soul * Spiritual Practice: A Way of Life * Spiritual Practices for the Second Half of Life * The Art of Teaching Spiritual Practice * Spiritual Practices in the Ministry of Spiritual Direction Click here to contact the author.
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Introduction Chapter One Called to Teach: Discovering Our Vocation Listening for the Call Hearing and Living the Call Vocation in Religious Settings Call as Spiritual Journey An Authentic Call Risky Business Called to a Purposeful Life Looking Inward, Going Deeper Chapter Two Engaging Our Students and Colleagues: Respect, Challenge, and Kindness Honoring Students' Innate Wisdom Discovering Multiple Intelligences Teaching to Multiple Intelligences Respect for the Struggle Creating a Safe and Hospitable Environment Engaging Kindly Looking Inward, Going Deeper Chapter Three Love of Subject, Love of Learning: Communicating Excitement and Wonder The Learner Within When the Subject Is Alive Trusting the Learners' Needs The Continually Shifting Center Lifelong Learning Looking Inward, Going Deeper Chapter Four Using Sacred Language: Telling Stories, Asking Questions, and Listening Well The Languages We Use Exploring the Power of Personal Language Recognizing the Differences between Dialogue and Debate Learning to Listen, Honoring Silence Expanding Our Use of Questions and Answers Living the Questions Looking Inward, Going Deeper Chapter Five Claiming Our Authority by Letting Go of Control Examining the Differences between Authority and Power Sharing Responsibility for Teaching and Learning Letting Go by Offering Choices Reimagining Power Finding Your Own Way to Be in Charge Looking Inward, Going Deeper Chapter Six Attending to Our Inner Landscape: Seeing, Embracing, and Transforming Our Shadows Embracing Our Shadows Paying Attention to Our Inner Landscape Leads to Authenticity Common Shadows in Teachers' Lives Striving for Perfection Fearing Interruptions and Surprise Believing Our Own and Others' Projections Being Realistic Looking Inward, Going Deeper Chapter Seven Teaching Who We Are: Honoring Our Unique Gifts The Deepest Call Is to Be Who We Are Growing in Integrity and Authenticity Discovering Our Own Treasures Simplicity Patience Compassion Liberation Love Gratitude Wisdom Looking Inward, Going Deeper Acknowledgments Notes Suggestions for Further Reading
Introduction Chapter One Called to Teach: Discovering Our Vocation Listening for the Call Hearing and Living the Call Vocation in Religious Settings Call as Spiritual Journey An Authentic Call Risky Business Called to a Purposeful Life Looking Inward, Going Deeper Chapter Two Engaging Our Students and Colleagues: Respect, Challenge, and Kindness Honoring Students' Innate Wisdom Discovering Multiple Intelligences Teaching to Multiple Intelligences Respect for the Struggle Creating a Safe and Hospitable Environment Engaging Kindly Looking Inward, Going Deeper Chapter Three Love of Subject, Love of Learning: Communicating Excitement and Wonder The Learner Within When the Subject Is Alive Trusting the Learners' Needs The Continually Shifting Center Lifelong Learning Looking Inward, Going Deeper Chapter Four Using Sacred Language: Telling Stories, Asking Questions, and Listening Well The Languages We Use Exploring the Power of Personal Language Recognizing the Differences between Dialogue and Debate Learning to Listen, Honoring Silence Expanding Our Use of Questions and Answers Living the Questions Looking Inward, Going Deeper Chapter Five Claiming Our Authority by Letting Go of Control Examining the Differences between Authority and Power Sharing Responsibility for Teaching and Learning Letting Go by Offering Choices Reimagining Power Finding Your Own Way to Be in Charge Looking Inward, Going Deeper Chapter Six Attending to Our Inner Landscape: Seeing, Embracing, and Transforming Our Shadows Embracing Our Shadows Paying Attention to Our Inner Landscape Leads to Authenticity Common Shadows in Teachers' Lives Striving for Perfection Fearing Interruptions and Surprise Believing Our Own and Others' Projections Being Realistic Looking Inward, Going Deeper Chapter Seven Teaching Who We Are: Honoring Our Unique Gifts The Deepest Call Is to Be Who We Are Growing in Integrity and Authenticity Discovering Our Own Treasures Simplicity Patience Compassion Liberation Love Gratitude Wisdom Looking Inward, Going Deeper Acknowledgments Notes Suggestions for Further Reading
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