| Title: |
Principles of Teaching and Learning from the 'Bhagavad Gita: A Thematic Analysis' |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Isaac Calvert (ORCID 0000-0002-3477-6646); Jessica Ashcraft; Anna Moon |
| Source: |
Religious Education. 2024 119(4):248-273. |
| Availability: |
Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
26 |
| Publication Date: |
2024 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative |
| Descriptors: |
Teaching Methods; Religious Education; Metacognition; Outcomes of Education; Religious Cultural Groups; Self Actualization; Teacher Motivation; Student Motivation; Educational Philosophy; Hermeneutics; Teacher Student Relationship |
| DOI: |
10.1080/00344087.2024.2390289 |
| ISSN: |
0034-4087; 1547-3201 |
| Abstract: |
This article explores principles of teaching and learning found within the "Bhagavad Gita", a sacred Hindu text. After an in-depth thematic hermeneutic analysis of two translations of the text, we found eight themes, including the disciple's role: questioning and emulating the "Guru"; the "Guru's" role: teaching as the supreme act of love; learning as Enlightenment; ultimate Self-knowledge as Self-realization; taming the mind through meditation; action superseding inaction in learning; devotion and effort as prerequisites to learning; and detachment from the outcomes of learning. Among our most prominent findings are insights regarding teacher and learner motivation and the centrality of effort to learning. We hope this paper adds to scholarly conversation surrounding the "Gita" and enriches education philosophy generally. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2024 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1441351 |
| Database: |
ERIC |