“We Shall Not Cease from Exploration”

Anticipating the Journey to Graduation

Authors

  • Geoff Taggart University of Reading

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14297/jpaap.v6i3.372

Keywords:

contemplative pedagogy, reflective practice

Abstract

This ‘on the horizon’ piece outlines a mindful journaling activity which expresses the principles of contemplative pedagogy, making use of the hall which is used for university graduations. The space and time given to reflection was adventitious and unusual but, embedded more deeply in practice, could be a key feature of a compassionate university. The process of organising and leading the activity is described and evaluated.

Author Biography

  • Geoff Taggart, University of Reading

    Geoff Taggart is a lecturer in education at the University of Reading and an ordained interfaith minister.

References

Bush, M. & Barbezat, D. (2016). Contemplative Practices in Higher Education . SF: Jossey Bass
Eliot, T. S. (1942). Four Quartets. London: Faber and Faber
Mezirow, J. (1991). Transformative Dimensions of Adult Learning. SF: Jossey-Bass
Sellers, J. & Moss, B. (2016). Learning with the Labyrinth: Creating Reflective Space in Higher Education. London: Palgrave

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Published

2018-09-25

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 3 (2018): Special Issue on Compassionate Pedagogy

Section

On the Horizon

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