The Dao of Teaching: Designing Lessons to Harness the Learning Power of Nature

By Wilma J Maki

The philosophy of Daoism has been a valuable source for ideas about how we can connect with nature for physical and spiritual wellbeing, healing, and many daily activities. But . . . did the ancient Daoists also tell us how to teach aligned with nature?

The answer is, yes, they did.

The Daoist text, Daodejing, describes a unique approach to educating that is based on nature's way to see and understand our world. Written in a simple format, complete with educational theory and sample lessons, The Dao of Teaching adapts the practices to today's classrooms to show how a regular lesson can easily be changed to a lesson aligned with nature. It includes: what nature (dao) learning isthe Daoist teaching practices nature lesson designsThis is an essential handbook for teachers and parents who want to bring the benefits of nature to the activities and lives of children.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0973342633
• ISBN13: 9780973342635
• Release Date: August 2022
• Publisher: Canadian Cataloguing in Publication Data
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"