“If we want to grow as teachers -- we must do something alien to academic culture: we must talk to each other about our inner lives -- risky stuff in a profession that fears the personal and seeks safety in the technical, the distant, the abstract.”
Quote by Parker J. Palmer
Work
The Courage to Teach: Exploring the Inner Landscape of a Teacher's Life
This book delves into the emotional and intellectual journey of teaching, examining the complexities of the teacher's role and the impact of education on both the teacher and the student. more
Author
Parker J. Palmer
Parker J. Palmer is an American author and educator renowned for his works in the fields of personal and community wisdom, emphasizing how education can promote the wholeness of individuals and societies. more
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