Description: Re-Envisioning Higher Education by Jing Lin, Rebecca L. Oxford, Edward J. Brantmeier A volume in Transforming Education for the Future Series Editors Jing Lin, University of Maryland and Rebecca L. Oxford, Alabama A & M University This book will expand the horizon of higher education, helping students, faculty and administrators to return to their roots and be in touch with their whole being. This book stresses that learning is much more than just accumulating knowledge and skills. Learning includes knowing ourselves-mind, body, and spirit. The learning of compassion, care, and service are as crucial or even more important in higher education in order for universities to address students individual needs and the societys needs. Higher education must contribute to a better world. The book acknowledges that knowing not only comes from outside, but also comes from within. Wisdom is what guides students to be whole, true to themselves while learning. There are many ancient and modern approaches to gaining wisdom and wellness. This book talks about contemplative methods, such as meditation, qigong, yoga, arts, and dance, that help people gain wisdom and balance in their lives and enhance their ability to be reflective and transformative educators and learners. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book expands the horizon of higher education, helping students, faculty and administrators to return to their roots and be in touch with their whole being. This book stresses that learning is much more than just accumulating knowledge and skills. Learning includes knowing ourselves—mind, body, and spirit. The learning of compassion, care, and service are as crucial or even more important in higher education in order for universities to address students individual needs and the societys needs. Higher education must contribute to a better world. The book acknowledges that knowing not only comes from outside, but also comes from within. Wisdom is what guides students to be whole, true to themselves while learning. There are many ancient and modern approaches to gaining wisdom and wellness. This book talks about contemplative methods, such as meditation, qigong, yoga, arts, and dance, that help people gain wisdom and balance in their lives and enhance their ability to be reflective and transformative educators and learners. Author Biography Jing Lin, University of Maryland, USARebecca L. Oxford, Alabama A&M University, USAEdward J. Brantmeier, James Madison University, USA Details ISBN1623963974 Short Title RE-ENVISIONING HIGHER EDUCATIO Publisher Information Age Publishing Language English ISBN-10 1623963974 ISBN-13 9781623963972 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 378.001 Year 2013 Imprint Information Age Publishing Subtitle Embodied Pathways to Wisdom and Social Transformation Place of Publication Greenwich Country of Publication United States Edited by Edward J. Brantmeier Illustrations black & white illustrations AU Release Date 2013-10-16 NZ Release Date 2013-10-16 UK Release Date 2013-10-16 Author Edward J. Brantmeier Pages 378 Publication Date 2013-09-30 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education US Release Date 2013-09-30 Series Transforming Education for the Future We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:80169775;
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ISBN-13: 9781623963972
Book Title: Re-Envisioning Higher Education
Publisher: Information Age Publishing
Publication Year: 2013
Subject: Coaching & Career Guidance
Number of Pages: 378 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Re-Envisioning Higher Education: Embodied Pathways to Wisdom and Social Transformation
Type: Textbook
Author: Edward J. Brantmeier, Rebecca L. Oxford, Jing Lin
Subject Area: Social Research
Format: Paperback
