A Buddhist in the Classroom, livre ebook

A Buddhist perspective on classroom teaching.

A Buddhist perspective on classroom teaching.

Sid Brown brings a Buddhist perspective into the classroom to explore the ethical quandaries, lived experiences, and intimacy of teaching. Addressing such topics as attention, community, rage, wonder, consumerism, and simple kindness, Brown demonstrates how this centuries-old tradition can inform and enrich classroom life.

Readers do not have to be Buddhists to appreciate the gifts of this tradition and Brown's fresh perspective on education. Stories from Buddhist texts offer illustrative teaching moments, and an archive of practical tools and suggestions make this book a valuable reference. While Brown teaches at the college level, teachers of students at all levels and those who are interested in the educational experience will gain insight from this book.

Preface
Acknowledgments

1. In the Event of a Crash Landing

2. Lie Until It’s True
Getting Students’ Attention

3. Viewing Each Other With Kindly Eyes
Community in the Classroom

4. Stopping an Elephant Dead in Its Tracks
Irritation, Anger, and Rage

5. Do Not Cross Line
Wonder and Imaginative Engagement

6. Homicidal Tendencies
A Pedagogical Narrative

7. Learning from Students

8. Removing the Arrow
Authentic Teachers and Willing Students, Elements of Reciprocity

9. Trustful Confidence
Assessing Your Teaching

10. Conclusion
The Heart of Teaching

Appendix I. Nifty assignments
Appendix II. Handouts

Notes
Glossary
Bibliography
Index