I was enthralled by the first half of this book. Palmer spoke powerfully about what it means to teach from the heart and the importance of knowing oneself in order to be an effective successful teacher. The experiences he shares are authentic and meaningful and I found myself throughout the pages of this first section.
The second section of the book was a little more dense and esoteric, and I found that I was less able to relate to the connection Palmer was making between teaching and spirituality, between grace and sacredness and how they relate to teaching.
The final section of the book summed up the need for community and the importance of connecting with other educators and the community as a whole in order to create a comprehensive learning environment that serves all students.
This book had a positive and powerful affect on me, allaying a lot of my fears about teaching and letting me know I'm not alone in what I'm experiencing as an educator. I would recommend this book to any educator, at any time in their career. It is full of pithy nuggets that can improve any teacher's outlook on the field and what it takes to be an effective, caring teacher. I will keep it on my bookshelf for future reference!
The second section of the book was a little more dense and esoteric, and I found that I was less able to relate to the connection Palmer was making between teaching and spirituality, between grace and sacredness and how they relate to teaching.
The final section of the book summed up the need for community and the importance of connecting with other educators and the community as a whole in order to create a comprehensive learning environment that serves all students.
This book had a positive and powerful affect on me, allaying a lot of my fears about teaching and letting me know I'm not alone in what I'm experiencing as an educator. I would recommend this book to any educator, at any time in their career. It is full of pithy nuggets that can improve any teacher's outlook on the field and what it takes to be an effective, caring teacher. I will keep it on my bookshelf for future reference!