Author Description

Spirituality And Education Introduces The Basic Contours Of Current Debate In A Form Accessible To Both Classroom Teachers Across The Curriculum Range, And To School Managers. It Covers All Key Areas, Including: * Problems Of Defining Spirituality * Government Legislation And Supporting Documentation * Relevant Empirical Research * The Social Dimension Of Spirituality * Secular And Religious Manifestations Of Spirituality In Contemporary Society * Theories Of Childhood Spiritual Development * Contemporary Approaches To Spiritual Education, Including Collective Worship And Cross-curricular Teaching. A Variety Of Different Perspectives And Approaches Will Be Offered, And Readers Are Encouraged To Be Reflective Through A Number Of Tasks Which Relate All Issues Raised Directly Back To Their Own Specific Circumstances. The Author Includes Questions, Quotes And Lists Of Further Reading. Book Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents.