Nurturing the whole student five dimensions of teaching and learning / Clifford Mayes and Ellen Williams.

Author/creator Mayes, Clifford
Other author Williams, Ellen, 1944-
Format Electronic
Publication InfoLanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Education,
Descriptionix, 131 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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Subjects

Contents The foundations of holistic education -- The organic dimension -- The psychodynamic dimension -- The affiliative dimension -- The procedural dimension -- The existential dimension -- The humane teacher.
Abstract This book begins with the assumption that education is at its best, healthiest, most engaging, and most effective, when it is holistic. By holistic, the authors mean that the various dimensions of the teacher and student are honored and nurtured throughout the education process. These dimensions are organic, psychodynamic, cultural, academic, and existential. The book contends that any truly humane educational theory or practice must celebrate and cultivate these facets of the student-teacher relationship. In readily-accessible theoretical terms, as well as in practical suggestions for classroom application, the authors demonstrate how holistic education is an antidote to the standardized approaches to education that breed failure, alienation, and discouragement in the classroom. Systematically broken down into five thematic chapters, this teacher's guide will help any educator foster the five dimensions of teaching and learning.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 127-131).
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2012025944
ISBN9781475800838 (pbk. ; alk. paper)
ISBN1475800835