Spiritual Experiences In Early Childhood Education

Author : Jennifer Mata
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2014-06-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135049188

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Spirituality is frequently avoided in the public school classroom in an attempt to prevent controversy. However, by ignoring, preventing, or discounting spirituality, educators can also inhibit children’s spiritual development. Based on qualitative research and interactions with both children and adults, Jennifer Mata argues that educators should be responsible for addressing children’s spirituality in the classroom and for re-introducing these topics into early childhood education. By surveying the existing literature on spirituality, Mata offers a working definition of spirituality as an essential characteristic of humanness, which helps connect individuals to themselves, others, and to the transcendent. The book portrays stories and descriptions of four kindergarten children in their classroom setting, exploring their different modes of expressing and experiencing spirituality. Finally, Spiritual Experiences in Early Childhood Education offers a review of pedagogical strategies to nurture spirituality, for both teachers to implement in the classroom and teacher educators to facilitate in teacher preparation programs.

Author : Jennifer Mata
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2014-06-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0415834716

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Spiritual Experiences in Early Childhood Education by Jennifer Mata Pdf

Spiritual topics are frequently avoided in the public school classroom in an attempt to avoid controversy. However, by ignoring, preventing, or discounting spirituality, educators can also inhibit children's spiritual development. Based on qualitative research and interactions with both children and adults, Jennifer Mata argues that educators should be responsible for addressing spiritual matters in the classroom, and for re-introducing these topics into the early childhood curriculum in particular. By surveying the existing literature on spirituality, Mata first offers a working definition of spirituality as an essential characteristic of humanness, which connects the individual to others and to the transcendent. The book uses the stories of four real kindergartners to explore different modes of spiritual education and, in turn, to examine what spirituality might look like in a classroom setting. Finally, Spiritual Experiences in Early Childhood Education offers classroom strategies and learning objectives for teachers who wish to nourish spirituality in the children they work with.

Author : Jennifer Mata-McMahon,Patricia Escarfuller
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2023-07-19
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000904246

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Children's Spirituality in Early Childhood Education by Jennifer Mata-McMahon,Patricia Escarfuller Pdf

This pioneering volume provides a thorough understanding of children’s spirituality from a holistic development perspective and explores the ways early childhood educators can nurture spirituality in the secular classroom. Making a critical distinction between spirituality and religion, this book draws on conceptual and empirical research, as well as authentic classroom vignettes to explore how theory translates into practice. Inviting readers to examine how their beliefs inform their practices, Children’s Spirituality in Early Childhood Education offers a purposeful window into supporting children’s learning and development with a focus on their souls, making it important reading for teachers, teacher candidates, researchers, and teacher educators in the field of early childhood education.

Author : Rebecca Nye
Publisher : Canterbury Press
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2014-08-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780715144121

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Children's Spirituality by Rebecca Nye Pdf

An introduction to the increasingly popular topic of children's spirituality, showing how choices made in churches and homes can stimulate or stifle a child's spiritual development. Suitable for anyone who works with children.

Author : Jennifer Mata
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135049195

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Spiritual Experiences in Early Childhood Education by Jennifer Mata Pdf

Spirituality is frequently avoided in the public school classroom in an attempt to prevent controversy. However, by ignoring, preventing, or discounting spirituality, educators can also inhibit children’s spiritual development. Based on qualitative research and interactions with both children and adults, Jennifer Mata argues that educators should be responsible for addressing children’s spirituality in the classroom and for re-introducing these topics into early childhood education. By surveying the existing literature on spirituality, Mata offers a working definition of spirituality as an essential characteristic of humanness, which helps connect individuals to themselves, others, and to the transcendent. The book portrays stories and descriptions of four kindergarten children in their classroom setting, exploring their different modes of expressing and experiencing spirituality. Finally, Spiritual Experiences in Early Childhood Education offers a review of pedagogical strategies to nurture spirituality, for both teachers to implement in the classroom and teacher educators to facilitate in teacher preparation programs.

Author : Eugene C. Roehlkepartain
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0761930787

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The Handbook of Spiritual Development in Childhood and Adolescence by Eugene C. Roehlkepartain Pdf

This Handbook draws together leading social scientists in the world from multiple disciplines to articulate what is known and needs to be known about spiritual development in childhood and adolescence.

Author : Catherine Stonehouse,Scottie May
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2010-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1441212035

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Listening to Children on the Spiritual Journey by Catherine Stonehouse,Scottie May Pdf

How do children experience and understand God? How can adults help children grow their life of faith? Throughout more than a decade of field research, children's spirituality experts Catherine Stonehouse and Scottie May listened to children talk about their relationships with God, observed children and their parents in learning and worship settings, and interviewed adults about their childhood faith experiences. This accessibly written book weaves together their findings to offer a glimpse of the spiritual responsiveness and potential of children. Through case studies, it provides insight into children's perceptions of God and how they process their faith. In addition, the book suggests how parents, teachers, and ministry leaders can more effectively relate to and work with children and pre-adolescents to nurture their faith, offering a helpful picture of adults and children on the spiritual journey together.

Author : Kyei-Blankson, Lydia,Ntuli, Esther,Blankson, Joseph
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2019-11-29
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781799801160

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Handbook of Research on Creating Meaningful Experiences in Online Courses by Kyei-Blankson, Lydia,Ntuli, Esther,Blankson, Joseph Pdf

While online courses are said to be beneficial and many reputable brick and mortar higher education institutions are now offering undergraduate and graduate programs online, there is still ongoing debate on issues related to credibility and acceptability. There is some reluctance to teach online and to admit and hire students who have enrolled in online programs. Given these concerns, it is essential that educators in online communities continue to share the significant learning experiences and outcomes that occur in online classrooms and highlight pedagogical practices used by online instructors to make their courses and programs comparable to those offered face-to-face. The Handbook of Research on Creating Meaningful Experiences in Online Courses is a comprehensive research book that examines the quality of courses in higher education that are offered exclusively online and details strategies and practices used by online instructors to create meaningful teaching and learning experiences in online courses. Featuring a range of topics such as gamification, professional development, and learning outcomes, this book is ideal for academicians, researchers, educators, administrators, instructional designers, curriculum developers, higher education faculty, and students.

Author : John Chi-Kin Lee
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2024-07-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781040094839

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Perspectives on Children’s Spirituality in Diverse and Changing Contexts by John Chi-Kin Lee Pdf

This book offers multidisciplinary and inclusive perspectives on children and young people’s spirituality and its research in diverse socio-cultural contexts. It brings together a collection of select research articles that were published over a period of nearly two decades (2003-2021) in the International Journal of Children’s Spirituality (IJCS), to celebrate the journal’s 25th anniversary. Featuring contributions by leading international scholars from U.K., U.S., Canada, Finland, Australia, Hong Kong, and China, this edited volume focuses on different and complementary perspectives on children’s spirituality in diverse and changing contexts. Chapters cover topics such as: the study of children’s spirituality as a natural form of human awareness; a proposed pluricultural approach; the potential contributions of psychoanalytic tradition and cognitive psychology; possible influences of tradition(s), multidisciplinarity and perceptions on understanding children’s spiritual experiences; Christian perspectives on children’s spirituality in relation to living and dying in Quebec, Canada; Finnish pre‐adolescents’ perceptions of religion and spirituality; using technology, specifically tablets, as a component for understanding children’s spirituality; and cyber spirituality. This volume will be an invaluable resource for researchers and postgraduate students majoring in education studies, life, and moral and spiritual education and those majoring in psychology and religious studies.

Author : Catherine Stonehouse
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1998-03
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780801058073

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Joining Children on the Spiritual Journey by Catherine Stonehouse Pdf

Analyzes the spiritual formation of young children and calls for renewed attention to scripture and the involvement of families in the process.

Author : Barbara Kimes Myers
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-18
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136670862

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Young Children and Spirituality by Barbara Kimes Myers Pdf

Maintaining that spiritual development is an integral element in child development, Barbara Kimes Myers provides a framework for the discussion of spirit and spirituality in the lives of children. Through her discussion of the four core conditions of a spirituality of caring, she crosses the borders of various faiths and applies her theories to a variety of practical and professional settings. Through Myers' discussion of the four core conditions of a spirituality of caring, she crosses the borders of various faiths and applies her theories to a variety of practical and professional settings, providing a common language that can be used to talk about the centrality of spirit--that which fuels development and learning. She discusses transcendence, family life, cognition, church and state, fundamentalism and multiculturalism. Her framework emerges from her understanding of the thinking of key child developmental theorists--Vygtosky, Piaget, Erikson, Gardner, Giroux and Noddings.

Author : Astra Niedra
Publisher : Voice Dialogue in Daily Life
Page : 73 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2013-12-13
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Enlightenment Through Motherhood by Astra Niedra Pdf

"I enjoyed this immensely... Definitely a fun and entertaining book while sharing a bit of spiritual goodness as well." Katie "This book put into words just what, and how, I was feeling about my own spiritual journey. Women and men have such different experiences and this book beautifully articulates them." Amanda Motherhood is misunderstood. Since time immemorial we've believed that when women become mothers they are taking time out from real work and serious personal growth, especially spiritual development. But we've had it all wrong. While heavily pregnant with her third child, personal growth writer Astra Niedra attempts a holiday in the tropical paradise of Australia's Far North with her husband and two young daughters in tow. During this ‘holiday’ she discovers that the skills and abilities that mothers are required to use each day as part of their job are the same as the practices prescribed for enlightenment seekers. “Her simple spellbinding stories, her keen intellect, and her unfailing humour make this book a pleasure to read. Here is a new way of thinking of spirituality, of valuing our humanity while living a spirit-infused life, and a fascinating (and novel) path to enlightenment! It's a consciousness changer and I loved it." Dr Sidra Stone "A great read for all mothers, I loved this book!" Ann Shepich This book will inspire you, entertain you and lift your spirits, all the while grounding you in the unshakeable truth that there is far more to being a mother and raising children than conventional wisdom would have us believe.

Author : Dr. Lisa Miller
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2015-05-05
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781250032911

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The Spiritual Child by Dr. Lisa Miller Pdf

In The Spiritual Child, psychologist Lisa Miller presents the next big idea in psychology: the science and the power of spirituality. She explains the clear, scientific link between spirituality and health and shows that children who have a positive, active relationship to spirituality: * are 40% less likely to use and abuse substances * are 60% less likely to be depressed as teenagers * are 80% less likely to have dangerous or unprotected sex * have significantly more positive markers for thriving including an increased sense of meaning and purpose, and high levels of academic success. Combining cutting-edge research with broad anecdotal evidence from her work as a clinical psychologist to illustrate just how invaluable spirituality is to a child's mental and physical health, Miller translates these findings into practical advice for parents, giving them concrete ways to develop and encourage their children's—as well as their own—well-being. In this provocative, conversation-starting book, Dr. Miller presents us with a pioneering new way to think about parenting our modern youth.

Author : Jennifer Mata-McMahon,Tihana Kovač,Grace Grace
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2019-01-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781848883710

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Spirituality: An Interdisciplinary View by Jennifer Mata-McMahon,Tihana Kovač,Grace Grace Pdf

Author : Doris A. Blazer
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1556122128

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Faith Development in Early Childhood by Doris A. Blazer Pdf

"Essays which have grown out of the experience of the December 1987 Kanuga National Symposium on Faith Development in Early Childhood"--P. 4 of cover. Includes bibliographical references (p. 155-169).