Holistic & Contemplative Teaching Traditions

Catalog description

This course supports students in the development of a personal contemplative practice to sustain a grounded and authentic presence in the classroom. Students will study the history of Holistic Education and develop their unique vision of contemplative and holistic education to cultivate compassionate classrooms that honor the whole child. Students are exposed to holistic traditions and scholars such as Waldorf and Montessori. Students gain concrete experience integrating artistic expression and contemplative practice in the classroom as learning tools.