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1 online resource (xvi, 94 pages). |
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text file |
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Contemporary research in education
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Contemporary research in education.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- The indeterminacy and timeframe of moments that matter -- Mindfulness as a way to generate moments that matter -- Sharing oneself, becoming real in complex contexts -- Child development and the holism of moments that matter -- Connections with pedagogy and curriculum -- Interconnectedness and involving others -- Navigation and impact of moments that matter -- Interactive component of moments that matter for teachers and school staff -- Conclusion. |
| Summary |
"Moments that Matter in the Learning and Development of Children: Reflections from Educators explores the significant moments that unfold for young people in their schooling from the perspectives of teachers and school staff. Educators often reflect on "moments" as being a critical piece of their work with children. They can help make things better for students and produce a difference in lives. They are meaningful for young people, as well as consequential for teachers and school staff as they reflect on the outcomes of their efforts. Yet, as they are difficult to define and capture, these moments often are not studied for the value they offer. This book promotes awareness of these moments, as well as their connected meanings and possibilities. Recognizing the significance of moments extends an opportunity to situate schooling in broader contexts and to understand learners as whole embodied beings, engaged in social interactions, making sense of their surrounding world, and generating transformations in it. When educators reflect deeply about the possibilities connected to the moments they share with children, they recognize the multitude of opportunities that support their learning and development. They become "awake" to some of moments' promises. Moments that Matter in the Learning and Development of Children: Reflections from Educators includes nine chapters. Chapter one focuses on the indeterminacy and timeframe of moments. It draws attention to the idea that moments that matter involve time, action and practice coupled with perception and consciousness. It has been argued that every account is also an interpretation. It is therefore difficult, at times, to determine exactly how a moment occurs for a child and the timeframe of it. These moments may happen in an instant, or alternatively they may stretch over a period of years. Chapter two centers on being present and mindful in challenging situations. For students, society and the wider world, the aims of education often are forward thinking and focused on the future. The process of moving from one level to the next is embedded in the structure of schooling. Testing and preparing students for college and careers are emphasized. This chapter provides insight into how educators recognize and navigate the pressures and challenges they encounter in school, while being present and mindful with their students. Sharing oneself and becoming real in complex realities is the focus of chapter three. Students often yearn to know how, if at all, their teachers' stories may fit together with their own. This in turn shapes the students' interactions with their teachers. For some students, it makes the relationship more authentic and genuine which subsequently leads to important moments. Chapter four spotlights how development shapes the experiences of children as they progress through their schooling - and with the moments that are of significance to them. Connections with pedagogy and curriculum is the topic of chapter five. Schools exist in an intricate web to which key questions about curriculum and learning are attached. Exposure to curriculum, too, leads to important moments for students. Chapter six explores how interconnectedness and involving others is significant to educators' work with young people. Teachers and school staff have a deep capacity for recognizing the importance of connections which, in turn, shapes the moments that unfold with their students. These connections entail collaboration with other students, school staff, community members, and families. Chapter seven explores the navigation and impact of moments that matter. Sometimes moments may feel understated or subtle, yet gratifying. Other times, they may feel more intense. The interactive component of moments that matter for the teacher is the focus of chapter eight. Moments shape not only the learning and development of students, but also teachers and school staff. Moments with students have effects that influence the future work and growth of educators. The last segment of the book, chapter nine, is the conclusion. This chapter recognizes the work that educators undertake with their students is untidy. It does not follow a specific recipe. It is, nonetheless, lasting and meaningful. It matters in ways that, though not fully understood, can be deeply influential and instrumental"-- Provided by publisher |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Learning, Psychology of.
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Learning, Psychology of. |
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Child development.
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Child development. |
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Mindfulness (Psychology)
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Mindfulness (Psychology) |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Kolodny, Kelly Ann. Moments that matter in the learning and development of children. Charlotte, NC : Information Age Publishing, Inc., 2021 9781648021985 (DLC) 2020033795 |
| ISBN |
1648022006 |
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9781648022005 (electronic book) |
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9781648021985 (paperback) |
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9781648021992 (hardcover) |
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1648021980 |
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1648021999 |
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