| Description |
1 online resource (xvi, 208 pages) : illustrations |
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Continuum studies in education |
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Continuum studies in education.
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| Contents |
Acknowledgements; Preface; Chapter 1: Introduction: exploring humanity, spirituality and religions in school; The project; Spirituality to and into dualism; After dualism; Spirituality overcoming dualism; Defining spirituality again; Policy on the spiritual; Spirituality, religion and ethos; Researching humanity: community, learning, and dialogue; The structure of the book; Chapter 2: School communities and the possibility of friendship; Introduction; Community; Friendship; Friendship, freedom and fear; Friendship and irreplaceability; Friendship and difference and inequality |
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The spirit of the schoolsClose to me; Working together: friends in deed; Conclusion; Chapter 3: Learning together in the creative school; Introduction: inclusion and creativity; The meaning of inclusion; The meaning of creativity; Inclusive learning; Weak inclusion; Strong inclusion; Inclusion of the curriculum and of people; Making sense: the spirit of creativity; Agency, originality and value; Creativity, discipline and authenticity; The spirit of the schools; Inclusion in and out of groups; Made up; Conclusion; Chapter 4: Monologue or dialogue? Stepping away from the abyss; Introduction |
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Dialogue and duellismExistential vocationalism and abysmal dialogue; Lessons in dialogue; Dialogue within and beyond schools; The spirit of the schools; Dialogue within the school: silence and being there; Dialogue beyond the school: dead hamsters; Conclusion for persons; Chapter 5: 'Great-souled' schooling and the spirit of the leader; Introduction; Avoiding loneliness; Solitude and privacy for school leaders; Crafty leadership; From virtuosity to virtue: magnanimity and humility; Conclusion; Chapter 6: Conclusion: understanding and promoting the spirit of the school; Introduction |
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The virtue and value of researchVicious research, stealing or ignoring souls; Bad poetry; Virtuous research; The virtue of sincerity; The virtues of humility, modesty and openness to criticism; The virtues of respect, courage and trust; The virtues of kindness and truthfulness; Valuable research; Hoping for the spirit of the school; Defining the spirit of the school; What more is needed to promote the spirit of the school?; Appendix: The Spirit of the School methodology and toolkit; Introduction; Guidance to participants; The Salmon Line; What is typically said? |
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Friendship, membership and thought circlesInterview questions; Additional information for adult participants; Additional information for pupils; Information about you: staff; Information about you: pupils; Consent form for institutions/organisations; Consent form for individual adults; Consent form for the parents/carers of individual young people; Consent form for individual young people; Research schedule: questions and activities; Bibliography; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; Y; Z |
| Summary |
This book gives a unique insight into spirituality within the school environment and the wide ranging influences it has on all parties involved. Recent interest in personalized learning and the issues raised by Every Child Matters have led to renewed enthusiasm for the more personal and holistic aspects of schooling. This fascinating monograph draws on empirical evidence from schools across the world to answer key questions such as: What is the spirit of the school? How does it differ from school ethos? What can teachers and pupils do to contribute to the spirit of the school?Drawing heavily on |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-200) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Education.
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Schools.
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Schools
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EDUCATION -- Philosophy & Social Aspects.
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Education
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Schools
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2008044177 |
| ISBN |
9781441149145 |
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1441149147 |
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1282136631 |
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9781282136632 |
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9781472541314 |
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1472541316 |
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9781441136374 |
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1441136371 |
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9781441156839 |
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1441156836 |
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