The Compassionate Classroom: Lessons That Nurture Wisdom and Empathy - Softcover

Dalton, Jane; Fairchild, Lyn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1569761736 ISBN 13: 9781569761731

Publisher: Zephyr Press, 2004

Synopsis

This inspiring guidebook supports teachers seeking to provide a nurturing and creative classroom environment for middle school and high school students. Lessons supply instruction for creating a community of empathy, reverence, self-awareness, and mindfulness. Each entry features a concise lesson plan ready for implementation, as well as a brief summary of the interfaith and secular philosophies that underpin the lesson. Educators are assisted in building connections among diverse populations, cultivating self-awareness, and rewarding reflective thinking. Handouts and sample writings offer inspirational models for students to explore identity and spirituality.

About this title

About the Author:

Jane Dalton has taught at elementary, secondary, and university levels. Lyn Fairchild teaches English at the Cary Academy in North Carolina.

Review:

"A valuable resource for teachers exploring spirituality in the classroom. The activities are thoughtfully presented and should appeal to teachers.” —Jack Miller, author, Education and the Soul and The Holistic Curriculum

About this edition

• Publisher: Zephyr Press
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1569761736
• ISBN 13: 9781569761731
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176