A Pedagogy of Surprise: Exploring Gifts, Wonder, and Gratitude in Curricular Settings

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Keith W. Brown (University of Toronto's Ontario Institute for Studies in Education)

A Pedagogy of Surprise

Exploring Gifts, Wonder, and Gratitude in Curricular Settings

Keith W. Brown (University of Toronto's Ontario Institute for Studies in Education)

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State University of New York Press
01 March 2025

Philosophy & theory of education; Curriculum planning & development; Teaching skills & techniques

Combines theory and practice to inspire teachers to embrace a sense of surprise in their classrooms.

What would your classroom be like if you could see it as something surprising, novel, and fresh in every moment? What are the unique gifts that students and teachers alike bring to classrooms? Through a combination of robust theory, in-depth scholarship, and practical exercises for teachers, A Pedagogy of Surprise is a vital resource that allows teachers to explore how they can bring a sense of wonder, surprise, and gratitude into their experiences of the classroom. It will delight and inspire anyone with an interest in using contemplation, mindfulness, and reflection to enhance teacher wellness. Topics include how a phenomenology of surprise can inform and enhance the teaching and curricular experience, the gift economy as applied to the classroom, the meaning and scope of gratitude practices in curricular settings, and applications of surprise, gifts, and gratitude to teaching. The final chapter includes inspiring visualizations that teachers of any grade can apply to feel more gifted, surprised, and connected within their classroom milieu.

By: Keith W. Brown (University of Toronto's Ontario Institute for Studies in Education)
Imprint: State University of New York Press
Country of Publication: United States [Currently unable to ship to USA: see Shipping Info]
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 567g
ISBN: 9798855801248
Pages: 324
Publication Date: 01 March 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Keith W. Brown is a PhD graduate of University of Toronto's Ontario Institute for Studies in Education in Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning. His key areas of research include holistic education, contemplative learning, and teacher wellness.

Reviews for A Pedagogy of Surprise: Exploring Gifts, Wonder, and Gratitude in Curricular Settings

""A Pedagogy of Surprise offers a needed reframing of what education is and does, away from the idea of workforce preparation and competition, and toward the facilitation of human flourishing. The book considers teaching as a spiritual endeavor, examining the deep significance of classroom interactions and relationships."" — Isabel Nuñez, Department of Teacher Education, Purdue University Fort Wayne ""Ideal for Professional Development workshops, faculty book groups, courses on curriculum development, and pedagogy of practice."" — Ritu Radhakrishnan, Curriculum and Instruction Department, SUNY Oswego