Overview
The Mission and Education series of exploratory studies aims to open up conversation about various elements of the educational process. This conversation explores how each contributes to the mission of Jesus within the context of the ministry of education in schools. Over the years, various authors have contributed to this conversation focusing on such areas as curriculum, formation, leadership, and charism. Every day teachers make decisions about how they intend 'to make a difference' for the students they teach, and so realise the hopes they had in becoming teachers. Most of these decisions are not made consciously, but 'on the run'. They are often dictated by the culture of the society, or the culture of the school or school system, in which teachers are employed. Together with integrity, competence, and an understanding heart, pedagogies remain central to the success of the project of Catholic educators who endeavour to implement for their students the transforming vision of Jesus. In this study, Jim and Therese D'Orsa seek to stimulate and resource the deep and focussed conversations needed for the creation and implementation of such pedagogies.
Full Product Details
Author: Jim D'Orsa ,
Therese D'Orsa
Publisher: Vaughan Publishing
Imprint: Vaughan Publishing
Volume: 7
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 2.00cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.499kg
ISBN: 9780648524625
ISBN 10: 0648524620
Pages: 374
Publication Date: 15 October 2020
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
For all who seek to awaken a pedagogical consciousness within a comprehensive examination of relevant disciplines and philosophies: look no further. This resource is extraordinary. It is foundational to undergraduate studies; refreshing and important for continuous learning; and, a rich source of inquiry for researchers. Underpinning a spectrum of relevance: Pedagogy and the Catholic Educator: Nurturing Hearts, Transforming Possibilities is eminently readable; outstanding in clarity and presentation of relevant, accessible and connected chapters. The work from start to finish engages and seeks engagement, develops understanding, reaches the heart and invites authenticity. The text is bountiful in insights: a scholarly, reflective, practical, and much-valued contribution to pedagogy for mission in Christian faith-based educational settings. Associate Professor Dr Bill Sultmann La Salle Academy, Australian Catholic University
Author Information
Jim D'Orsa's contributions to Catholic education include numerous pioneering initiatives in Catholic schools, systems, and tertiary settings. He is currently associate professor at BBI-TAITE Sydney Australia where he is engaged in teaching, research, and publishing in the areas of mission, leadership and theology. Therese D'Orsa is professor of mission and culture at BBI-TAITE. During her extensive educational ministry Therese has held many leadership roles and has led a range of initiatives in curriculum and formation at school and tertiary levels. She has published widely in both missiology and education.
