A Teacher Diary Study to Apply Ancient Art of War Strategies to Professional Development
The Art of War, an ancient Chinese military classic by Master Sun Tzu, remains decidedly relevant in our contemporary world, due to its Taoist-based principles aimed at conflict resolution. The ‘battle ground’ for educators is one which relies on negotiation, conflict resolution and problem solving, but not confrontation. A core principle of The Art of War is candid self-knowledge. Undertaking a teacher diary study based on The Art of War was helpful in bridging the gap between an aesthetic understanding of this classic and its practical application to the challenges I face as an educator.
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