Nourishing the Spirit: The Role of Ritual in Building Communities of Learners.

Hallinger, Philip; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ526753

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Publication Date: 1996

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Nourishing the Spirit: The Role of Ritual in Building Communities of Learners.

Hallinger, Philip; And Others

Journal of Staff Development, v17 n1 p22-26 Win 1996

This article explores how Asians foster community and nourish spirit in staff development settings, discussing the role of rituals in learning communities, contrasting Asian approaches with North American approaches, and arguing for including rituals in staff development for a more balanced sharing of learning across cultures. (SM)

Descriptors: Ceremonies, Collegiality, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Inservice Teacher Education, Staff Development, Teacher Improvement

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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