George A. Goens

The Person in the Mirror (eBook, PDF)

Education and the Search for Self and Meaning

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Each individual is a unique person. In reality, education today should help students answer two fundamental life questions: Who am I? and Why am I here? Understanding who they are as individuals and what motivates them leads to a life of purpose and happiness. Without coming to grips with these questions, life can be vacant and void of meaning. A 'good life' is predicated, in part, on understanding these questions. These questions are fundamental and affect all aspects of life. Everyone must come to terms with them throughout each phase of life. They provide the foundation for introspection and understanding necessary to pursue a life of meaning. What kind of education do students need to begin to think about who they are and how they can find significance in their lives? Both are essential to enable a life of happiness, freedom, and success. To deal with inevitable change, each individual must have a sense of self and purpose.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury eBooks US
• Seitenzahl: 192
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. Oktober 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798216304074
• Artikelnr.: 74399654

Autorenporträt

George A. Goens, PhD, has written nine books and coauthored four on leadership, school reform, education, and social issues. He served as Superintendent of Schools and in other administrative positions, as well as, a leadership consultant to public boards and individuals.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
Chapter 1: The Mirror
Chapter 2: Longing, Belonging, and Growth
Chapter 3: Looking Beyond the Cover
Chapter 4: Barnacles, High Wires, and Mindsets
Chapter 5: Me, Myself, and I
Chapter 6: Meaning or Decadence?
Chapter 7: Hockey, Butterflies, and Life
Chapter 8: Education and Self
Chapter 9: Defining Moments
Chapter 9: Self and Ideas
Chapter 10: Big Questions and Great Ideas
Chapter 11: Courage, Creativity, and Joy
Chapter 12: Heartfelt Wisdom
Epilogue
Bibliography
About the Author