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The Tao of Teaching: The Special Meaning of the Tao Te Ching As Related to the Art and Pleasures (edition 1994)

by Greta K. Nagel (Author)

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The Tao of Teaching is for teachers, parents, and any others who are looking for a book of wisdom on how to deal with people, especially children, in a learning environment. The Tao of Teaching is written in the same style as the Tao Te Ching, and gives examples from the classrooms of three present-day teachers whom the author feels embody Taoist wisdom and "student-centered" educational methods. The Tao of Teaching is a labor of love, containing many important insights by a talented and respected professional whose emphasis is on the students' contribution in a learning environment, whatever the context.… (more)
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Title:The Tao of Teaching: The Special Meaning of the Tao Te Ching As Related to the Art and Pleasures
Authors:Greta K. Nagel (Author)
Info:Plume (1995), Edition: First Edition, 240 pages
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The Tao of Teaching: The Ageless Wisdom of Taoism and the Art of Teaching by Greta K. Nagel

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Nagel parallels the structure of Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching while attempting to apply the Chinese philospher’s philosophy to the art of teaching. She attains some success. ( )
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The Tao of Teaching is for teachers, parents, and any others who are looking for a book of wisdom on how to deal with people, especially children, in a learning environment. The Tao of Teaching is written in the same style as the Tao Te Ching, and gives examples from the classrooms of three present-day teachers whom the author feels embody Taoist wisdom and "student-centered" educational methods. The Tao of Teaching is a labor of love, containing many important insights by a talented and respected professional whose emphasis is on the students' contribution in a learning environment, whatever the context.

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