The Spirit of the School

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Recent interest in personalized learning and the issues raised by Every Child Matters have led to renewed enthusiasm for the more personal and holistic aspects of schooling. This fascinating monograph draws on empirical evidence from schools across the world to answer key questions such as:
- What is the spirit of the school
- How does it differ from school ethos
- What can teachers and pupils do to contribute to the spirit of the school

Drawing heavily on research into learning theories (from the social constructivist tradition), community (from the philosophy of John Macmurray) and dialogue (from the philosophy of Martin Buber), Julian Stern's uniqueand illuminating book will stimulate fresh thinking about spiritual education.

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In Julian Stern's latest book we have a fine articulation of the spiritual voice in schools, together with a commentary on how it is heard and articulated... a very enjoyable and very eclectic scholarly attempt to understand and promote the spirit of the school...admirable for its breadth of reference, originality of approach and elegance of spirit... this book succeeds in adding to our knowledge and provoking us as professionals.' British Journal of Religious Education

Author Bio

Julian Stern is Professor of Education and Religion at Bishop Grosseteste University, UK. He is General Secretary of ISREV - the International Seminar on Religious Education and Values - an association of religious education scholars from more than 34 countries, and Editor of the British Journal of Religious Education.