Sowing the Seeds of Active Hope in Higher Education
Journal Article
Overview
abstract
In this essay, I will describe the pivotal moment of “the Great Turning” in my teaching career as a college writing teacher, when I responded to the debilitating effects of local, national, and global crises by embracing the insights of slow education, which highlights the importance of engaging the whole student (bodily senses, emotions, and thoughts) to cultivate their capacity to learn which can enhance both their education and personal life. ; ; Article can be found at: https://journal.workthatreconnects.org/2025/02/21/sowing-the-seeds-of-active-hope-in-higher-education/