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The Courage to Teach
exploring the inner landscape of a teacher's life
Book • 1997
In 'The Courage to Teach,' Parker J. Palmer argues that good teaching cannot be reduced to technique but is rooted in the identity and integrity of the teacher.
The book emphasizes the need for teachers to be authentically present in the classroom, connected with their students and the subject matter.
Palmer discusses the flaws of objectivism, the importance of community-centered learning, and the necessity of addressing the inner life of teachers in educational reform.
He advocates for a relational understanding of knowledge and highlights the importance of vulnerability and connectedness in teaching and learning.
The book emphasizes the need for teachers to be authentically present in the classroom, connected with their students and the subject matter.
Palmer discusses the flaws of objectivism, the importance of community-centered learning, and the necessity of addressing the inner life of teachers in educational reform.
He advocates for a relational understanding of knowledge and highlights the importance of vulnerability and connectedness in teaching and learning.
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in the context of reconciling goal-oriented behavior with mindfulness.


Tim Pychyl

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World's Leading Expert On How To Solve Procrastination - Dr Tim Pychyl
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as a book he wrote, arguing that good teaching is similar to good facilitation.

Parker J. Palmer

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322 - The Courage to Facilitate Without Fixing with Parker J. Palmer
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as a book to help her junior faculty members.


Jessica Riddell

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Hope Circuits: Rewiring Universities and Other Organizations for Human Flourishing
Recommended by Lizzie Winn and Justin Wise as a book about teaching and navigating power dynamics.

380: Try to Love the Questions Themselves
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's books.


Eric Zimmer

Parker J. Palmer

How to Embrace the Mystery of the Human Spirit with Parker Palmer
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in the context of self-compassion and teaching.


Tim Pychyl

#173, S5 Stop Procrastinating
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as books that have inspired millions worldwide.


Yadong Li

Parker Palmer on the Israel-Gaza War
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when talking about coverage.

John Spilker-Beed

Colleen Renihan, John Spilker, and Trudi Wright eds., "Sound Pedagogy: Radical Care in Music" (University of Illinois Press, 2024)
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as books that have inspired millions worldwide.

Renee Garfinkel

Parker Palmer on the Israel-Gaza War
Mentioned by Chip Conley as one of Parker Palmer's most famous books, with the speaker clarifying that 'Let Your Life Speak' is probably his most famous book.

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