The Tao of Teaching: The
Ageless Wisdom of 
Taoism and the Art of Teaching
Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Plume; (June 1999)
ISBN: 0452280958
*sample chapter
Book Description
The Tao of Teaching is for
anyone who needs some intuitive wisdom on how to deal with
people,
especially children, in a learning
environment.
It's written in the style of the Tao Te
Ching, and gives examples from classrooms of three present-day
teachers whom the author feels embody Taoist wisdom and "student-centered" educational
methods. The Tao of Teaching is a labor of love, containing many
important insights by a talented and respected professional whose
emphasis is on the students' contribution in a learning environment,
whatever the context.
Reviews & Recommendations
" Each
chapter offers teachers, administrators, and parents
an opportunity for inspiration and an opportunity to reflect
on
one's work
and mission in education."
--Harvard Educational Review (vol. 65, no. 4, p. 688).
Instructor Magazine highlighted
the book in its "Book
Brag" column.
Endorsed by the
Mattel Foundation
and Britannica.
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Quotes have been
made public in Reader's Digest, in the books of Alexandra
Stoddard,
and in the artwork of artist Mary Engelbreit.
University courses in teacher preparation regularly
require and recommend the book at places such as the University
of Michigan, Loyola (Chicago), Rutgers, University of Maine,
Cal State San Bernardino and Fullerton, the University of Illinois
and the University of British Columbia.
The state of Massachusetts includes it as a recommended work,
TAWL, a Language Arts professional group, includes it as a "favorite."
Faculty groups, such as that of the California Community College
Faculty, recommend it.
Although the book is read widely by teachers--including
teachers' book clubs-- and by university students, Dr. Nagel
has been invited to share
highlights of the book in both junior high and elementary schools.
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The Tao of Parenting: The
Ageless 
Wisdom
of Taoism and the Art of Parenting
Paperback: 304 pages
Publisher: Plume; (November 1998)
ISBN: 0452280052
Book Description
Applying the ancient yet timeless 81 principles
of Taoism to parenting, The Tao Of Parenting features
instructive anecdotes from four families to demonstrate how
Taoist teachings
help parents raise good, healthy children. The stories
are just as diverse as the families who tell them.
Excerpts
"
Do
Not Think of Self," shows the rewards parents
receive by making their children their number one priority.
"
The
material is fleeting, the spiritual is everlasting". Demonstrates
the rewards of caring for those in need * "Do Not Be Authoritarian".
Shows how to foster self-reliance and responsibility in
children while
supporting their efforts, rather than controlling their
every move * "Follow the middle road; it is the heart of
knowing". Offers the benefits of parents being neither
too permissive or too strict, but rather adjusting the rules
for
each child and each circumstance There are many more valuable
lessons in this special book which can be used by parents of
all faiths to help guide their lives and those of their children.
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Effective
Grouping for 
Literacy
Instruction
Paperback: 244 pages
Publisher: Pearson Allyn & Bacon; 1 edition (December 15,
2000)
ISBN: 0205309208
Book Description
This text provides practical ideas for educators
who struggle with meeting the diverse needs of children in today's
classrooms.
Educators often struggle to design groups
that “work” — with
members who cooperate, work productively, and make academic
progress. This text provides answers to teachers' questions
using a research-based
Knowledge, Power, and Affection conceptual model represented
by a graphic organizer. Readers will use this cognitive framework
to understand the key factors that affect group success for
both small groups and the class as a whole. This useful book
links
theory to practice through clear, readable language and a rich
collection of examples, vignettes, and activities.
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