Learning For Meaning S Sake
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Learning For Meaning S Sake
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Author : Stephanie Mackler
language : en
Publisher: Sense Pub
Release Date : 2009
Learning For Meaning S Sake written by Stephanie Mackler and has been published by Sense Pub this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Education categories.
Universities, and the societies they serve, suffer from a crisis of meaning: We have fanatically developed our ability to produce knowledge, leaving our ability to craft meaning by the wayside. University graduates often have an abundance of knowledge but lack the wisdom to use it meaningfully. Meanwhile, people inside and outside academia are searching for meaning but are imprisoned in a lexicon of cliches and sound bites that stunts their quest. In response, Learning for Meaning's Sake begins with the assertion that higher education in the 21st century should renounce its obsession with job training and knowledge production and should, instead, turn toward questions of meaning. Drawing upon a diverse range of philosophical thought, Learning for Meaning's Sake offers the vision and philosophical foundation for a new type of higher learning-one that is devoted to the existential questions at the core of human existence. "Drawing from the work of a wide range of philosophers in a remarkably accessible way, Stephanie Mackler lays sophisticated conceptual groundwork to show how college educators can help young people come to understand themselves as "meaning-makers." Good meaning-makers have the interpretive skills and the confidence to approach difficult texts and challenging events in such a way that they are neither passive recipients of received wisdom nor arrogantly attempting to reinvent the wheel. Learning for Meaning's Sake explains how these capacities and this orientation to the world can be cultivated in the college classroom. As the book makes clear, thinking is one part of this process, but good meaning makers also have the courage to add their voices to the sorts of cultural conversations that condition our understandings of the world. In this way, good meaning-makers are not simply interpreting the world; they are helping to shape it. This is an engaging and original book, recommended for those of us who teach at the university level and those who are interested in revitalizing the liberal arts in the hopes of making higher education more meaningful." -DR. NATASHA LEVINSON, Associate Professor of Educational Foundations and Special Services, Kent State University "Stephanie Mackler's is a fresh voice in the ancient conversation of those who reflect on the character of liberal learning and liberal arts education... [She] wants 'to philosophize in the truest sense of the word'... and speaks of rearticulating the purposes of institutions of higher learning..." -TIMOTHY FULLER, Lloyd E. Worner Distinguished Service Professor & Professor of Political Science, Colorado College Cover photo: Seamus Mulryan"
Beauty For Truth S Sake
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Author : Stratford Caldecott
language : en
Publisher: Brazos Press
Release Date : 2017-05-16
Beauty For Truth S Sake written by Stratford Caldecott and has been published by Brazos Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-16 with Religion categories.
Based in the riches of Christian worship and tradition, this brief, eloquently written introduction to Christian thinking and worldview helps readers put back together again faith and reason, truth and beauty, and the fragmented academic disciplines. By reclaiming the classic liberal arts and viewing disciplines such as science and mathematics through a poetic lens, the author explains that unity is present within diversity. Now repackaged with a new foreword by Ken Myers, this book will continue to benefit parents, homeschoolers, lifelong learners, Christian students, and readers interested in the history of ideas.
Young Men In Israeli Haredi Yeshiva Education
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Author : Yohai Hakak
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2012-09-28
Young Men In Israeli Haredi Yeshiva Education written by Yohai Hakak and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-28 with Religion categories.
The internal tensions and conflicts central to Haredi Lithuanian yeshivas in contemporary Israel are described with a focus on the rabinical authorities' attempts to respond to these difficulties and the changes the Haredi community is experiencing as a result
Motivation For Learning
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Author : Prem Lata Shjarma
language : en
Publisher: Sarup & Sons
Release Date : 2005
Motivation For Learning written by Prem Lata Shjarma and has been published by Sarup & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Educational psychology categories.
The Writings Of Rabash Essays Volume Five
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Author : Baruch Shalom Ashlag
language : en
Publisher: Laitman Kabbalah Publishers
Release Date : 2018-05-04
The Writings Of Rabash Essays Volume Five written by Baruch Shalom Ashlag and has been published by Laitman Kabbalah Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-04 with Religion categories.
The writings of Rav Baruch Shalom HaLevi Ashlag (RABASH), the firstborn son and successor of Rav Yehuda Leib HaLevi Ashlag (Baal HaSulam), author of the Sulam (Ladder) commentary on The Book of Zohar, provide us with insights that connect the wisdom of Kabbalah to our human experience. These books disclose the profound knowledge of human nature that the RABASH possessed, and take us on a journey to our own souls. As we absorb the texts, we find that Kabbalah is not some cryptic occultism, but a time-tested method to understand ourselves and improve our lives and the world around us.
The Mind Of The Talmud
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Author : David Kraemer
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 1990-12-06
The Mind Of The Talmud written by David Kraemer and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990-12-06 with Religion categories.
This critical study traces the development of the literary forms and conventions of the Babylonian Talmud, or Bavli, analyzing those forms as expressions of emergent rabbinic ideology. The Bavli, which evolved between the third and sixth centuries in Sasanian Iran (Babylonia), is the most comprehensive of all documents produced by rabbinic Jews in late antiquity. It became the authoritative legal source for medieval Judaism, and for some its opinions remain definitive today. Kraemer here examines the characteristic preference for argumentation and process over settled conclusions of the Bavli. By tracing the evolution of the argumentational style, he describes the distinct eras in the development of rabbinic Judaism in Babylonia. He then analyzes the meaning of the disputational form and concludes that the talmudic form implies the inaccessibility of perfect truth and that on account of this opinion, the pursuit of truth, in the characteristic talmudic concern for rabbinic process, becomes the ultimate act of rabbinic piety.
International Handbook Of Lifelong Learning
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Author : David N. Aspin
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-06
International Handbook Of Lifelong Learning written by David N. Aspin and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-06 with Education categories.
Recent changes in the world effected by the transformations of information technology, globalisation, and the move towards a knowledge economy over the last thirty years have been as radical and fundamental as the changes resulting from the invention of the wheel and the printing press. We are now living in a new age in which the demands are so complex, so multifarious and so rapidly changing that the only way in which we shall be able to survive them is by committing to a process of individual, communal, and global learning throughout the lifespan of all of us. A number of international bodies and agencies have taken cognisance of these transformations and the demands they impose upon societies and communities of the twenty-first century and have developed and articulated policies intended to enable all citizens of the world in the twenty-first century to face these challenges. It is now a declared policy of many governments and international agencies that the only vehicle for such preparation is `education, education, education', and that preparing for the knowledge economy and the learning society of the future has to be a lifelong undertaking, an investment in the future that is not restricted merely to the domain of economic advancement but also to those of social inclusion and personal growth. Realising this, policy-makers across the international arena are grappling with the need to move from systems that emphasise education and training to the radically more unworked construct of lifelong learning. In this volume the editors and authors analyse, criticise, and rework the ideas, principles, and theories underpinning policies and programs of lifelong learning, re-interpreting them in the light of examples of `best practice' found in a range of educating institutions around the world. We believe that students of educational change and community development will find it useful and helpful to have available in this volume some of the most up-to-date thinking on the chief concepts, theories, and values of increasing policy interest in lifelong learning, together with a review of some significant examples of the different forms, focuses, and nexuses of thought and practice on this topic. All this enables us to offer some policy recommendations and practical suggestions as to ways forward in the endeavour to make lifelong learning a reality for all.
Political Approaches To Educational Administration And Leadership
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Author : Eugenie A. Samier
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2008-03-01
Political Approaches To Educational Administration And Leadership written by Eugenie A. Samier and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-03-01 with Education categories.
This collection explores the political philosophy and theory foundations for educational administration and leadership as they influence our understanding, analysis and practice in the field. The first section, "Political Philosophy: The Foundations," discusses the work of such writers as Machiavelli, Kant and Hegel, Hayek, Habermas, and Bourdieu as their theories apply to the educational context. The second section, "Political Analysis: The Critique," examines various types of political analyses, such as the politics of the policy process, minority politics, civil society, micro-politics, community politics, and cosmopolitan theory. The last section, "Current Political Controversies: The Practice," addresses current topical issues of a political nature, including the serving of the state economic agenda, the democratisation of educational organisations, the neo-conservative agenda, and globalisation. The broad international perspective from which these topics are covered makes this volume an excellent addition to the fields of educational leadership, organizational studies, and educational administration theory.
Teaching Primary Years
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Author : Katherine Main
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2020-07-16
Teaching Primary Years written by Katherine Main and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-07-16 with Education categories.
The primary years are recognised as a distinct period in a child's development with significant consequences for ongoing educational success. During this critical time, formal schooling and the associated activities introduce children to new and extended social roles where they learn to cooperate and collaborate with their peers and adults. Children also begin to develop a sense of themselves and their competence in a range of domains including social, academic, sport and music. This edited collection provides specialist guidance in developing curriculum, pedagogy and assessment to meet the needs of primary years children. The text begins by exploring the unique characteristics of this age group including cognitive, social, emotional and physical development. It considers the expectations of teachers, including ethical and legal issues and guidance on how to develop positive learning spaces and collaborative approaches. There is an exploration of the needs of the child including facilitating transition from the early years and into secondary school. The text then considers the curriculum in depth including language and literacy, mathematics and numeracy, science and technology, health and physical education and the humanities. A focus on some of the key challenges in primary education bring the book to its conclusion, including effectively harnessing digital technology, developing age appropriate pedagogies, practising differentiated learning and effective assessment. Rich with insights from experts in the field and featuring case studies and practical examples throughout, this is a key resource for both pre-service and in-service primary teachers. Other professionals working with primary years students and parents will also benefit from engaging with this book.
Spiritual Education In A Divided World
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Author : Cathy Ota
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2007-03-15
Spiritual Education In A Divided World written by Cathy Ota and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-03-15 with Education categories.
In the era of globalization debate has turned to the vital need for a thorough understanding of its impact on the spirituality and health of the youth of today. Spiritual Education in a Divided World recognises the urgent need for effective research in this area. This exceptional volume takes an interdisciplinary approach to tackle the key question