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5.0 out of 5 stars Classic
This book should be required reading for all interested in educational philosophy. I first read this book over 35 years ago, and somehow lost my copy - must have loaned it it out. Looking forward to reading this again soon in an upcoming group book study
5.0 out of 5 stars Phenomenal book on knowing (epistemology) and teaching!
Parker Palmer has written out a fascinating and engaging approach to teaching that unearths the epistemological foundation of that endeavor. Though his approach and points are not necessarily “Christian,” I think his religious background does provide some key values and practices that can uniquely enable and encourage the growth he is calling for in this book. One of the themes which cuts through the book is Palmer’s pushback against and objectivist approach to the world. He really advocates for a personal and relational approach to knowing. He talks about engaging truth in troth, in a sort of covenanted, promissory way that trusts and believes in the relationship with truth.By the end of the book Palmer is saying some things which might almost feel reminiscent of the “monk in a cave” sort of mysterious talk about knowing and truth, but by the time he gets to those statements he’s established a foundational understanding of what knowing is, so the statements feel less “monkish” and more a pleading to know in this way.One of the best aspects of this book is its length – it is not very long. The edition (1993) I had was barely 125 pages, with most chapters falling around the 15 page mark. The writing, though rich, is not too deep. This is a book I would highly recommend any teacher (especially high school teachers and above), and I think it would also provide some very good concepts and ideas (and practices) for pastors and church leaders/teachers. All in all, even if you are not a Christian, I think you can take away some really excellent things from this book about what it means to know (epistemology).
4.0 out of 5 stars My First Parker Palmer Book and NOT My Last!
This is the first book I've read by Parker Palmer although I've read essays, chapter excerpts, and several authors who cite him several times over the years. I was excited to have a full work by Mr. Palmer to take in and I found it exceptional even if I perhaps found myself perplexed from time to time (I'm sure Mr. Palmer would say that's a good thing).Immediately, Mr. Palmer presents a central metaphor of learning to do life "whole" by opening both the mind's eye which sees "a world of fact and reason" and the eye of the heart to see "a world warmed and transformed by the power of love." (Intro) A teacher, then, uses both eyes and becomes a "mediator between the knower and the unknown." (29) All throughout the book Palmer lends sound wisdom and keen insight into teaching in meaning-filled and meaning-creating ways. He reminds the reader of the need for a learning space to be one that has openness, boundaries, and hospitality. (70) Conventional classrooms offer hurdles of "hidden curriculum" to rethink such as focusing on someone else's (teacher's) vision of reality, a hesitation to be held up for inspection and scrutiny as the teacher / authority / expert, and a structure set up to build isolation easily and often. (34-39) No-brainer wisdom? Perhaps, yet Mr Parker presents these pieces in a whole that is unified in tone and written in accessible, beautiful prose that won't leave the reader saying, "I already knew that!" but instead, "Of course!"This quote particularly struck me as something I've articulated several times in my life: "Several times in my teaching career I have become someone else's student, and each time the experience has had a marked impact on my own teaching. I was forcefully reminded that education is not just a cognitive process, not just the transmission of facts and reasons." (115) This duality is yet again a way Palmer hopes people will see the value in being a "whole person" seeing and living with both eyes open. It was as if Mr. Palmer looked at my life mixed with playing the student and the teacher role and said, "I know exactly what you mean."As for occasionally feeling perplexed, I think I was surprised by how often I felt like the text was non-succinct even thought it has a relatively short page count and narrow focus. I had to fight moments when I was tempted to think, "Yes, you said that; please move on." One example is the story of Abba Felix which, while a great story, runs through the book more like a thick scratchy rope than a thread and while I was captivated by the many examples and stories in chapters 5-6 I had to push myself in earlier chapters. With that said, there are too many gems in this book to dismiss it as rough. Thanks for reading. thelifemosaic
5.0 out of 5 stars Pleased with my new book
Good condition. Smooth transaction.
5.0 out of 5 stars A special and important book for educators.
This book has the potential to bring even the most agnostic educator into the discussion of spirituality as essential to healthy education. These pages are full of both the deep summations of a spiritual elder, and the critical pointedness of a social philosopher. All that being said, I walked away from this book with a sense that the simple (but not easy) exploration of truth, love and community is the path to the type of education we need as we help humans develop.
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy good read with no prior education needed
This book is a very easy read without needing too much prior education. Parker Palmer is an expert in his field with multiple other authors using either Palmer or this book for their own books and research.
5.0 out of 5 stars Very timely manner and condition with which I received the book.
This book will be a good source of reference to use with educators.
5.0 out of 5 stars education is spiritual
Any education is good, respecting that the learner can learn, thus spiritual, because the teacher's mind is open to the fact that he can.It is Love that teaches, is willing to teach, and puts the teacher in a leading, guiding position. The innocent respect that respect is shown them and learn. All education coursework should include Parker Palmer's work. He is very aware that there is much good out there, happening all the time, something much larger than he. He knows that he doesn't have to give it a name or verbally worship it, but DO it and GIVE it.
「霊性」と「教育」を見事に関連付けた良書
近代教育学は「学習者が学ぶべき事柄を客観的に見つめる」ことを要請してきた。それを１８０度転換し、両者の人格的関係に気づいてこそ、本来の学習が成立するとした。「霊性の涵養」と「教育」の問題を見事に結びつけた良書。邦訳と照らし合わせると更に興味深い学びがなされる。
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Well written book with deep insights. This book helped me in my career advancement.
What a definition of teaching!
Here are the book's Contents:1. Knowing Is Loving2. Education as Spiritual Formation3. The Teaching Behind the Teaching4. What Is Truth?5. To Teach Is to Create a Space . . .6. . . . In Which Obedience to Truth Is Practiced7. The Spiritual Formation of Teachers"To teach is to create a space . . . in which Obedience to Truth is practiced" - this is the most stunning aphorism of teaching I've ever encountered. For that alone I would award five stars.This is a much-needed statement that redeems the heart of teaching in a materialistic, state-dependent educational setup. This book gently and powerfully leads us to reconnect with our own lost / forgotten / unnoticed / denied / hidden heart. Only out of such a place of love of honesty and truth can one grow in understanding and stature as a teacher, keep studying the universe with passion - and keep sharing the precious journey of discovery with integrity.
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Editorial Reviews
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5.0 out of 5 stars Classic
This book should be required reading for all interested in educational philosophy. I first read this book over 35 years ago, and somehow lost my copy - must have loaned it it out. Looking forward to reading this again soon in an upcoming group book study
5.0 out of 5 stars Phenomenal book on knowing (epistemology) and teaching!
Parker Palmer has written out a fascinating and engaging approach to teaching that unearths the epistemological foundation of that endeavor. Though his approach and points are not necessarily “Christian,” I think his religious background does provide some key values and practices that can uniquely enable and encourage the growth he is calling for in this book. One of the themes which cuts through the book is Palmer’s pushback against and objectivist approach to the world. He really advocates for a personal and relational approach to knowing. He talks about engaging truth in troth, in a sort of covenanted, promissory way that trusts and believes in the relationship with truth.By the end of the book Palmer is saying some things which might almost feel reminiscent of the “monk in a cave” sort of mysterious talk about knowing and truth, but by the time he gets to those statements he’s established a foundational understanding of what knowing is, so the statements feel less “monkish” and more a pleading to know in this way.One of the best aspects of this book is its length – it is not very long. The edition (1993) I had was barely 125 pages, with most chapters falling around the 15 page mark. The writing, though rich, is not too deep. This is a book I would highly recommend any teacher (especially high school teachers and above), and I think it would also provide some very good concepts and ideas (and practices) for pastors and church leaders/teachers. All in all, even if you are not a Christian, I think you can take away some really excellent things from this book about what it means to know (epistemology).
4.0 out of 5 stars My First Parker Palmer Book and NOT My Last!
This is the first book I've read by Parker Palmer although I've read essays, chapter excerpts, and several authors who cite him several times over the years. I was excited to have a full work by Mr. Palmer to take in and I found it exceptional even if I perhaps found myself perplexed from time to time (I'm sure Mr. Palmer would say that's a good thing).Immediately, Mr. Palmer presents a central metaphor of learning to do life "whole" by opening both the mind's eye which sees "a world of fact and reason" and the eye of the heart to see "a world warmed and transformed by the power of love." (Intro) A teacher, then, uses both eyes and becomes a "mediator between the knower and the unknown." (29) All throughout the book Palmer lends sound wisdom and keen insight into teaching in meaning-filled and meaning-creating ways. He reminds the reader of the need for a learning space to be one that has openness, boundaries, and hospitality. (70) Conventional classrooms offer hurdles of "hidden curriculum" to rethink such as focusing on someone else's (teacher's) vision of reality, a hesitation to be held up for inspection and scrutiny as the teacher / authority / expert, and a structure set up to build isolation easily and often. (34-39) No-brainer wisdom? Perhaps, yet Mr Parker presents these pieces in a whole that is unified in tone and written in accessible, beautiful prose that won't leave the reader saying, "I already knew that!" but instead, "Of course!"This quote particularly struck me as something I've articulated several times in my life: "Several times in my teaching career I have become someone else's student, and each time the experience has had a marked impact on my own teaching. I was forcefully reminded that education is not just a cognitive process, not just the transmission of facts and reasons." (115) This duality is yet again a way Palmer hopes people will see the value in being a "whole person" seeing and living with both eyes open. It was as if Mr. Palmer looked at my life mixed with playing the student and the teacher role and said, "I know exactly what you mean."As for occasionally feeling perplexed, I think I was surprised by how often I felt like the text was non-succinct even thought it has a relatively short page count and narrow focus. I had to fight moments when I was tempted to think, "Yes, you said that; please move on." One example is the story of Abba Felix which, while a great story, runs through the book more like a thick scratchy rope than a thread and while I was captivated by the many examples and stories in chapters 5-6 I had to push myself in earlier chapters. With that said, there are too many gems in this book to dismiss it as rough. Thanks for reading. thelifemosaic
5.0 out of 5 stars Pleased with my new book
Good condition. Smooth transaction.
5.0 out of 5 stars A special and important book for educators.
This book has the potential to bring even the most agnostic educator into the discussion of spirituality as essential to healthy education. These pages are full of both the deep summations of a spiritual elder, and the critical pointedness of a social philosopher. All that being said, I walked away from this book with a sense that the simple (but not easy) exploration of truth, love and community is the path to the type of education we need as we help humans develop.
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy good read with no prior education needed
This book is a very easy read without needing too much prior education. Parker Palmer is an expert in his field with multiple other authors using either Palmer or this book for their own books and research.
5.0 out of 5 stars Very timely manner and condition with which I received the book.
This book will be a good source of reference to use with educators.
5.0 out of 5 stars education is spiritual
Any education is good, respecting that the learner can learn, thus spiritual, because the teacher's mind is open to the fact that he can.It is Love that teaches, is willing to teach, and puts the teacher in a leading, guiding position. The innocent respect that respect is shown them and learn. All education coursework should include Parker Palmer's work. He is very aware that there is much good out there, happening all the time, something much larger than he. He knows that he doesn't have to give it a name or verbally worship it, but DO it and GIVE it.
「霊性」と「教育」を見事に関連付けた良書
近代教育学は「学習者が学ぶべき事柄を客観的に見つめる」ことを要請してきた。それを１８０度転換し、両者の人格的関係に気づいてこそ、本来の学習が成立するとした。「霊性の涵養」と「教育」の問題を見事に結びつけた良書。邦訳と照らし合わせると更に興味深い学びがなされる。
Buy This Book
Well written book with deep insights. This book helped me in my career advancement.
What a definition of teaching!
Here are the book's Contents:1. Knowing Is Loving2. Education as Spiritual Formation3. The Teaching Behind the Teaching4. What Is Truth?5. To Teach Is to Create a Space . . .6. . . . In Which Obedience to Truth Is Practiced7. The Spiritual Formation of Teachers"To teach is to create a space . . . in which Obedience to Truth is practiced" - this is the most stunning aphorism of teaching I've ever encountered. For that alone I would award five stars.This is a much-needed statement that redeems the heart of teaching in a materialistic, state-dependent educational setup. This book gently and powerfully leads us to reconnect with our own lost / forgotten / unnoticed / denied / hidden heart. Only out of such a place of love of honesty and truth can one grow in understanding and stature as a teacher, keep studying the universe with passion - and keep sharing the precious journey of discovery with integrity.
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