Barbezat, Daniel. <br/><br/>
Contemplative practices in higher education :  powerful methods to transform teaching and learning / 
Daniel P. Barbezat, Mirabai Bush ; foreword by Parker J. Palmer ; afterword by Arthur Zajonc. 
 - xxiii, 231 pages ;  24 cm. 
 - The Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-215) and index. 
<br/><br/>Machine generated contents note:  Foreword by Parker J. Palmer vii Preface xi Acknowledgments xvii The Authors xxi PART ONE Theoretical and Practical Background 1 1 Transformation and Renewal in Higher Education 3 2 Current Research on Contemplative Practice 21 3 Contemplative Pedagogy in Practice: Two Experiences 39 4 Teacher Preparation and Classroom Challenges 67 PART TWO A Guide to Contemplative Practices 87 Introduction to the Practices 89 5 Mindfulness 95 6 Contemplative Approaches to Reading and Writing 110 7 Contemplative Senses: Deep Listening and Beholding 137 8 Contemplative Movement 159 9 Compassion and Loving Kindness 174 10 Guest Speakers, Field Trips, and Retreats 189 11 Conclusion 198 Afterword by Arthur Zajonc 205 References 207 Index 217 . 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781118435274 (paperback) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2013033906 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>College teaching--Philosophy.<br/>Reflective teaching.<br/>Reflective learning.<br/>Transformative learning.<br/>Contemplation.<br/>EDUCATION / Higher.<br/>EDUCATION / Teaching Methods & Materials / General.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>LB2331  / .B357 2014 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>378.125