{"product_id":"the-heart-of-higher-education-hardcover","title":"The Heart of Higher Education - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eParker J. Palmer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eArthur Zajonc\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMegan Scribner\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA call to advance integrative teaching and learning in higher education. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Parker Palmer, best-selling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Courage to Teach, \u003c\/i\u003e and Arthur Zajonc, professor of physics at Amherst College and director of the academic program of the Center for Contemplative Mind in Society, comes this call to revisit the roots and reclaim the vision of higher education. \u003ci\u003eThe Heart of Higher Education\u003c\/i\u003e proposes an approach to teaching and learning that honors the whole human being--mind, heart, and spirit--an essential integration if we hope to address the complex issues of our time. The book offers a rich interplay of analysis, theory, and proposals for action from two educators and writers who have contributed to developing the field of integrative education over the past few decades.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents Parker Palmer's powerful response to critics of holistic learning and Arthur Zajonc's elucidation of the relationship between science, the humanities, and the contemplative traditions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores ways to take steps toward making colleges and universities places that awaken the deepest potential in students, faculty, and staff\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers a practical approach to fostering renewal in higher education through collegiality and conversation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Heart of Higher Education\u003c\/i\u003e is for all who are new to the field of holistic education, all who want to deepen their understanding of its challenges, and all who want to practice and promote this vital approach to teaching and learning on their campuses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE HEART OF HIGHER EDUCATION\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Heart of Higher Education\u003c\/i\u003e is an invitation to everyone who cares about the academy to revisit its roots and help reclaim its highest calling. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParker J. Palmer, best-selling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Courage to Teach\u003c\/i\u003e and founder of the Center for Courage \u0026amp; Renewal, and Arthur Zajonc, professor of physics and director of the Center for Contemplative Mind in Society, advocate a holistic approach to teaching and learning that honors the whole human being--mind, heart, and spirit. \u003ci\u003eThe Heart of Higher Education\u003c\/i\u003e offers a rich interplay of analysis, theory, and action options and models to help colleges and universities become places that awaken the deepest potential in students, faculty, and staff. The authors propose an approach to educational renewal grounded in collegiality and conversation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Heart of Higher Education\u003c\/i\u003e is for all who are new to the field of integrative education, all who want to deepen their understanding of its challenges and prospects, and all who want to practice and promote this vital approach to teaching and learning on their campuses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Heart of Higher Education\u003c\/i\u003e is an invitation to everyone who cares about the academy to revisit its roots and help reclaim its highest calling. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParker J. Palmer, best-selling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Courage to Teach\u003c\/i\u003e and founder of the Center for Courage \u0026amp; Renewal, and Arthur Zajonc, professor of physics and director of the Center for Contemplative Mind in Society, advocate a holistic approach to teaching and learning that honors the whole human being--mind, heart, and spirit. \u003ci\u003eThe Heart of Higher Education\u003c\/i\u003e offers a rich interplay of analysis, theory, and action options and models to help colleges and universities become places that awaken the deepest potential in students, faculty, and staff. The authors propose an approach to educational renewal grounded in collegiality and conversation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Heart of Higher Education\u003c\/i\u003e is for all who are new to the field of integrative education, all who want to deepen their understanding of its challenges and prospects, and all who want to practice and promote this vital approach to teaching and learning on their campuses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePARKER J. PALMER\u003c\/b\u003e is a highly respected writer, teacher, and activist. His work speaks deeply to people in many walks of life, including education, medicine, religion, law, philanthropy, politics, and social change. Author of seven books, including the best sellers \u003ci\u003eThe Courage to Teach\u003c\/i\u003e (now in its tenth anniversary edition), \u003ci\u003eLet Your Life Speak\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eA Hidden Wholeness\u003c\/i\u003e, his work has been recognized with ten honorary doctorates and a number of national awards. Named one of the \"most influential senior leaders\" in higher education, he holds a Ph.D. from the University of California at Berkeley. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eARTHUR ZAJONC\u003c\/b\u003e is professor of physics at Amherst College and has been a Fulbright professor at the University of Innsbruck in Austria. He is the author of several books, including \u003ci\u003eMeditation as Contemplative Inquiry: When Knowing Becomes Love\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCatching the Light: The Entwined History of Light and Mind\u003c\/i\u003e. He currently directs the Center for Contemplative Mind in Society, which supports appropriate inclusion of contemplative methods in higher education. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMEGAN SCRIBNER\u003c\/b\u003e is an editor and writer who has worked with numerous foundations and educational organizations. She is coeditor of \u003ci\u003eTeaching with Fire\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLeading from Within\u003c\/i\u003e and coauthor of \u003ci\u003eThe Courage to Teach Guide for Reflection and Renewal\u003c\/i\u003e. She serves as an advisor to the Fetzer Institute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.91 x 9.38 x 6.52 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 26, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45343230525542,"sku":"9780470487907","price":40.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/SitxSDRkbzJMckVZTnB2Vkd2OVlhUT09.webp?v=1774907425","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/the-heart-of-higher-education-hardcover","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}