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Most teachers enter the field of education to make a difference in children's lives. But many end up, as author Lisa Lucas puts it, "tired, wired, and running in circles."
Practicing Presence is filled with ideas, exercises, checklists, personal anecdotes, and practices you can use to reframe and establish a mindset that will enhance your focus and engagement in the classroom.
List of contents
Introduction: The Practice of Presence: Paths to Mindful Teaching; Chapter 1: Practicing Presence; Chapter 2: Responding Rather Than Reacting; Chapter 3: Epigenetics: Ever Heard of It?; Chapter 4: Simple Self-Care; Chapter 5: Ever-Lasting Focus; Chapter 6: Noticing the Negativity Bias; Chapter 7: Can't We Just Get Along?; Chapter 8: Envisioning Endless Possibilities for Education
About the author
Dr. Lisa Lucas has decades of experience in education, as a teacher, instructional coach, administrator, consultant, and currently an Associate Professor at West Chester University in Pennsylvania. She has experience in public, private, parochial, and preschool settings. In her current role as a teacher educator, she is researching the topic of presence and developed practical self-care and stress reduction strategies for teachers.
Summary
Most teachers enter the field of education to make a difference in children's lives.
