Teaching Philosophy

Learn how to find fulfillment and still your mind through the teachings of Buddha. This book contains a brief overview of Buddhism. Like many heroic stories, the tale of this religion starts with one man's quest. Siddhartha Gautama was no ordinary man. He was a prince who gave up riches and a life of comfort in order to pierce the veil of body, mind, and spirit. With his fearless confidence and deep compassion for others, he achieved what few before him had ever known.

Comprehensive in scope, this book demands that educators and school leaders come together to bolster student achievement in the 21st century. Through emphasizing a collaborative process, Lyn Sharratt’s design demonstrates how shared knowledge and expertise can make every classroom more impactful and every teacher more effective.

Mysticism is popularly understood as becoming one with God or the Absolute. In this inspirational book, the Dalai Lama's thoughts on the nature and meaning of mysticism, how we can live lives infused with mystical experience, and how mysticism can result in both personal and social change are revealed. The book consists of four sections - an introduction, quotations, a lecture on mysticism by the Dalai Lama, and a glossary - that provide an accessible introduction to the Dalai Lama's core teachings concerning the mystical path.

"Teaching in the Age of Social Media: Engaging Generation Alpha Kids in the Classroom" is a comprehensive guide designed to help educators connect with today’s digitally fluent students using the power of social media. As Generation Alpha kids grow up in a world dominated by instant communication, bite-sized content, and immersive digital experiences, traditional teaching methods must evolve to stay relevant. This book offers a roadmap for educators who want to transform their classrooms into dynamic, interactive, and meaningful learning environments.

Jaimal Singh is a fascinating Shabd Yoga adept, whose spiritual quest to unravel the secret of the five melodies is both deeply moving and legendary. How he finally came upon his guru Shiv Dayal Singh in Agra, India, in the mid-1850s borders on the unbelievable. But find him he did on that obscure back street, now famously known among satsangis worldwide as Panni Gali. Although we have salient details about Jaimal Singh’s life, there is much that remains unknown.

Most Americans today see school choice as their inalienable right. In The Choice We Face, scholar Jon Hale reveals what most fail to see: school choice is grounded in a complex history of race, exclusion, and inequality. Through evaluating historic and contemporary education policies, Hale demonstrates how reframing the way we see school choice represents an opportunity to evolve from complicity to action.

Ranked Top 10 "Best Lit Mags of 2023" by Chill Subs Synopsis: Carefully curated stories from our monthly magazine to create a themed short story book about the philosophy and ethics of equality and diversity. Perfect for classrooms and book clubs, each story is 1,500-7,000 words and comes with five suggested discussion questions. A Wolf On The Bus: A wolf rides the bus, and is subject to discrimination by riders and police. Teddy And Roosevelt: Two misfit boys strike up an unlikely friendship in the shadow of President Roosevelt. The Hanging Man: Patrons ignore a dead homeless man hanging ...

Reform the schools, improve teaching: these battle cries of American education have been echoing for 20 years. So why does teaching change so little? Arguing that too many would-be reformers know nothing about the conflicting demands of teaching, Mary Kennedy takes us into the controlled commotion of the classroom, revealing how painstakingly teachers plan their lessons, and how many different ways things go awry. Teachers try simultaneously to keep track of materials, time, students, and ideas.

Ranked Top 10 "Best Lit Mags of 2023" by Chill Subs Synopsis: Carefully curated stories from our monthly magazine to create a themed short story book about the philosophy and ethics of bioethics. Perfect for classrooms and book clubs, each story is 1,500-7,000 words and comes with five suggested discussion questions. Sacrificing Mercy: A devout Christian refuses a heart transplant based on her religious convictions. The Human Experience: A married couple negotiates the genetic future of their unborn child. Euthanasia: In a dystopian future, Hank works on a farm for the euthanizing of sick, ...

"If you could take a pill that showed you the truth about the world, would you take it?" Get ready to dive into the most thought-provoking and intellectually stimulating discussions of the series with "After Dinner Conversation - Season One." This must-have collection features the most compelling philosophy, ethics and social issues as short story fiction from one of the year's top-rated monthly literary magazines. With a diverse range of genres, from science-fiction to historical fiction, and with contributions from both established and up-and-coming authors, this book is guaranteed to ...

Moved by the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy, Ferial Pearson wondered if a simple act of kindness could change a life. She thought of the school where she taught and the students she guided every day and wondered what would happen if we started secretly carrying out small acts of kindness in school. Could a modest act of compassion really change the course of a life? She posed the question to her students. They didn’t have the answers, but they were willing to find out. So they became the Secret Kindness Agents.

"Short Stories For Long Discussions…" Get ready to dive into the most thought-provoking and intellectually stimulating discussions of the year with "After Dinner Conversation - Best Of 2023." This must-have collection features the most compelling philosophy, ethics and social issues as short story fiction from one of the year's top-rated monthly literary magazines. With a diverse range of genres, from science-fiction to historical fiction, and with contributions from both established and up-and-coming authors, this book is guaranteed to challenge your beliefs and spark meaningful ...

As they say, there are a thousand ways to use a knife. If one method isn't working, don't keep doing it. It's time you try another effective method to help students see themselves and the world from a different, much better perspective.

Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history. The philosophy of Confucius emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity. His followers competed successfully with many other schools only to be suppressed in favor of the Legalists during the Qin Dynasty.

The Feeling of Teaching is part of a larger project, Teaching through Emotions (TTE), developed by the author, Elizabeth Burris. Throughout the book, listeners are shown the power of emotion work: practicing self-awareness, describing, looking for good reasons, guessing, self-disclosing, listening, and planning. By doing emotion work, teachers can take full advantage of the emotional and relational data their students are constantly providing to shift their teaching and better attune with the learners in their classrooms.

Imagine a moment frozen in time, on the precipice of a monumental war, two figures stand amidst the gathering armies, their connection transcending the immediate conflict. One is Arjuna, the great warrior, his mind reeling with doubt and uncertainty as he faces the prospect of battling his own kin. The other is Shri Krishna, his friend, cousin, and now, the sought-after guide, ready to impart the highest knowledge to his bewildered disciple. This pivotal encounter forms the very essence of the Bhagavad-gita, a sacred dialogue nestled within the vast epic of the Mahabharata, and the heart of...

Alexander Wilder was a theosophist, journalist, and prolific writer in his day; being heavily recognized as one of the leading Platonists in America at the time. This piece was originally published in 1897 and offers a brief overview of some of the concepts explored by Plato, with some focus on religion, goodness, evil, and truth.

Trying to reason with a Republican (or Democrat) is like teaching a snapping turtle how to chew bubblegum. This conclusion birthed the title of my book. Teaching Snapping Turtles is an opinionated nonfiction book about American society in the 21st Century. The problem with politics is that both parties believe they're right. No matter what. Only the other person needs to change. The shell is a happy place.

In today's fast-paced world, many women are searching for ways to find greater peace, balance, and fulfilment in their daily lives. Practical Buddhism for Modern Life offers a comprehensive guide to the key teachings and practices of Buddhism, tailored specifically to the needs and challenges for the women of today.

"After Dinner Conversation" Magazine - April 2021 Now The Leaves Are Falling Fast: A quaint suburban couple rob their dying neighbor to settle an old score. Reach: A businessman travels to China to find the factory worker that left a curious poem in his child's Christmas present. Take-Em!: A father invites his liberal son to go duck hunting for quality time. The Angel In The Juniper: Holly meets an angel who tells her to kill her revolutionary professor. On Our Hands: An elderly woman tries to hold her family together as emotions heat up over populist politics. All Harriet's Pieces: A young...