Buddha in the Classroom : Zen Wisdom to Inspire Teachers (Paperback)

from SamTeacherGuy

Loved it! I'm a high school teacher myself and wasn't looking for any more books on teaching methods. I wanted something different and I found it, thanks to my neighbor's wonderful recommendation. I loved every page. I related to every situation. It's good to know that college instructors go thro...

from amyjac

I just finished reading Donna Quesada's The Buddha in the Classroom. I should start off by saying that although I have been awaiting this book for quite some time, I myself was unsure of the impact that it might have for me. As someone who is an atheist, neither religious or spiritual, with a som...

from Jessica_Olin

Reading this book was a mixture of being reminded of things I already know, being told why things that I already do work for me, and a few things I hadn't considered trying that I'm confident will enhance my teaching. I borrowed this from the library, but I'm probably going to buy a copy so I can...

from Jas99

I've been reading a lot of books on teaching lately, and this was my favorite - Not only was it delightfully written, but I got the feeling throughout, that the author was speaking directly to me, like she knew exactly how I've been feeling these last few months (actually, years!). She speaks of...

from tldittmer04

I appreciate the effort, but I don't believe the book is generalized enough to apply the concepts. It's a great look at how one person applied the teachings of Buddah to her own experiences, but, I think, unless you have a great understanding of Buddah, it will be hard to apply.