Cover; Care in Education: Teaching with Understanding and Compassion; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgments; 1 Introduction; 2 The Loss of Care; 3 The Link Between Care and Understanding; 4 Listening Deeply: A Practical Wisdom; 5 Being Authentic; 6 Contemplative Discipline: Self-Care That Sustains Good Work; 7 The Way of the Heart; Notes; Bibliography; Index
Summary
This philosophical commentary explores the meaning and significance of care in education, demonstrating how teaching with care enriches the art and soul of pedagogy. Wilde draws upon Western and Eastern philosophies that envision an integrated image of care to illuminate the value of cultivating understanding in the form of awareness, and compassion leading to right action. Comments and stories from teachers' experiences demonstrate important aspects of care that are easily overlooked, such as present attention, listening and teacher, well-being. Although it uncovers a tragic conflict betwe
