The tact of teaching : the meaning of pedagogical thoughtfulness /
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| Author / Creator: | Van Manen, Max |
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| Imprint: | Albany : State University of New York Press, c1991. |
| Description: | xii, 240 p. ; 24 cm. |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | SUNY series, the philosophy of education SUNY series in philosophy of education |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/1245705 |
Table of Contents:
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- 1. Toward a Pedagogy of Thoughtfulness
- Introduction
- The Possibility of a New Pedagogy
- Remembering educators' in loco parentis relation
- What do we look for in pedagogues?
- Becoming reflective about pedagogy as the practice of living
- 2. The Concept of Pedagogy
- Situations
- The pedagogical intent makes the difference
- The vocation of pedagogy animates and inspires us
- About the Idea of "Pedagogy"
- Pedagogy orients us to the child
- Pedagogy is concerned with the child's self and development
- 3. The Pedagogical Moment
- The Pedagogical Moment Expects Something of the Adult
- Facts and values are important for knowing how to act pedagogically
- But in pedagogical moments neither facts nor values can tell us what to do
- Method and philosophy are important for knowing how to act pedagogically
- But in pedagogical moments neither methods nor philosophy can tell us what to do
- Pedagogy is Sensitive to the Context of Life Stories
- Pedagogy asks us to reflect on children's lives
- Children need security and safety so that they can take risks
- Children need support so they can become independent
- Children need direction from us to find their own direction in life
- Tensions and contradictions belong to the pedagogical experience
- 4. The Nature if Pedagogy
- The Conditions of Pedagogy
- Pedagogy is conditioned by love and care for the child
- Pedagogy is conditioned by hope for the child
- Pedagogy is conditioned by responsibility for the child
- The Nature of the Pedagogical Experience
- The pedagogical situation
- The pedagogical relation
- Pedagogical action
- 5. The Practice of Pedagogy
- Pedagogical Understanding Is Sensitive Listening and Observing
- Non-judgmental understanding
- Developmental understanding
- Analytic understanding
- Educational understanding
- Formative understanding
- Pedagogical understanding is facilitated by trustful sympathy
- The Relation between Reflection and Action
- Reflection before action
- Reflection in action
- Thoughtful action in pedagogical situations
- Reflection on action
- Can routinized and habitual acting be thoughtful?
- Pedagogical fitness is the mind-body skill of tact
- 6. The Nature of Tact
- The Relation between Tact in General and Pedagogical Tact
- Historical notes on tact
- False tact
- Aspects of Tact
- Tact means the practice of being oriented to others
- To be tactful is to "touch" someone
- Tact cannot be planned
- Tact is governed by insight while relying on feeling
- Tact rules practice
- 7. Pedagogical Tact
- How Does Pedagogical Tact Manifest Itself?
- Tact shows itself as holding back
- Tact shows itself as openness to the child's experience
- Tact shows itself as attuned to subjectivity
- Tact shows itself as subtle influence
- Tact shows itself as situational confidence
- Tact shows itself as improvisational gift
- What Does Pedagogical Tact Do?
- Tact preserves a child's space
- Tact protects what is vulnerable
- Tact prevents hurt
- Tact makes whole what is broken
- Tact strengthens what is good
- Tact enhances what is unique
- Tact sponsors personal growth and learning
- How Does Pedagogical Tact Do What It Does?
- Tact is mediated through speech
- Tact is mediated through silence
- Tact is mediated through the eyes
- Tact is mediated through atmosphere
- Tact is mediated through example
- 8. Tact and Teaching
- The Significance of Tact in Teaching
- Tact gives new and unexpected shape to unanticipated situations
- The touch of tact leaves a mark on the child
- The Primacy of Practice
- Tactful teachers find difficulty easy
- Tact is interested in the child's interest
- Tactful discipline produces self-discipline
- The tact of humor creates new possibilities
- The tactful structure of thoughtful action
- 9. Conclusion
- The Relation between Pedagogy and Politics
- Pedagogy and Culture
- Pedagogy is Self-reflective
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Index