Taoism, Teaching, and Learning

A Nature-Based Approach to Education

John P. Miller, Xiang Li, Tian Ruan

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University of Toronto Press
18 August 2022

Islamic & Arabic philosophy; Philosophy of religion; Philosophy & theory of education; Moral & social purpose of education; Teaching skills & techniques

This book explores the holistic and harmonious principles of Taoism in relation to teaching and learning.

The ancient Chinese philosophy of Taoism contains profound wisdom about the cosmos, nature, human life, and education. Taoism seeks to be in harmony with nature and using it as a guide can help us live in a way that is healing to both ourselves and the planet.

Taoism, Teaching, and Learning identifies key aspects of Taoist thought and highlights how these principles can promote a holistic approach to teaching and learning. In particular, this book offers educators guidelines and pedagogical examples for how to instill a perspective of interconnectedness into their classrooms. It sheds light on how Philosophical Taoism articulates a vision of the universe and life that mirrors the actual realities of nature.

Providing the frameworks and methods to teaching and learning based on the interconnectedness of life, Taoism, Teaching, and Learning develops an inspiring vision for education and helps us to see our world in a deeply holistic and more meaningful way.

'This is an inspiring book that beautifully juxtaposes timeless Taoist principles such as wu-wei and yin/yang against contemporary holistic education. It both casts a refreshing light on the age-old Taoist tradition from the perspective of contemporary education, and shows how its wisdom can enrich the theory and practice of holistic education, demonstrating Taoism’s continuing relevance today in a world that is in many ways dangerously off-balance.' - Ping Ho Wong, Adjunct Associate Professor of International Education, Education University of Hong Kong

'Offering profound insights into Daoism and its wisdom for transforming teaching and learning in and out of the classroom, this book by John P. Miller (with Xiangli and Tian Ruan) is visionary and timely for addressing the contemporary challenges of social crises and climate change. Evocatively interweaving Daoist nature-based approaches with the holistic curriculum, indigenous perspectives, and Gandhian and Kingian love, this book is outstanding in integrating theory and practice by providing teaching and school cases to demonstrate how to engage this new vision from K-12 education to teacher education.' - Hongyu Wang, Professor of Curriculum Studies, Oklahoma State University

By: John P. Miller
With: Xiang Li, Tian Ruan
Imprint: University of Toronto Press
Country of Publication: Canada
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 159mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 320g
ISBN: 9781487540944
ISBN 10: 1487540949
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 18 August 2022
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

John P. Miller is a professor in the Department of Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning at the University of Toronto. Xiang Li earned her MEd in Curriculum and Pedagogy from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto. Tian Ruan earned her MEd in curriculum and pedagogy from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto.

Reviews for Taoism, Teaching, and Learning: A Nature-Based Approach to Education

Offering profound insights into Daoism and its wisdom for transforming teaching and learning in and out of the classroom, this book by John P. Miller (with Xiangli and Tian Ruan) is visionary and timely for addressing the contemporary challenges of social crises and climate change. Evocatively interweaving Daoist nature-based approaches with the holistic curriculum, indigenous perspectives, and Gandhian and Kingian love, this book is outstanding in integrating theory and practice by providing teaching and school cases to demonstrate how to engage this new vision from K-12 education to teacher education. - Hongyu Wang, Professor of Curriculum Studies, Oklahoma State University This is an inspiring book that beautifully juxtaposes timeless Taoist principles such as wu-wei and yin/yang against contemporary holistic education. It both casts a refreshing light on the age-old Taoist tradition from the perspective of contemporary education, and shows how its wisdom can enrich the theory and practice of holistic education, demonstrating Taoism's continuing relevance today in a world that is in many ways dangerously off-balance. - Ping Ho Wong, Adjunct Associate Professor of International Education, Education University of Hong Kong