Happy Valley Hustle

Chris Uhl -- We're More Than Brains on a Stick: A Deeper Vision for Education

Jul 04, 2018 Episode 12

Bill Zimmerman

Professor of biology Dr. Chris Uhl (http://bio.psu.edu/directory/cfu1) is a highly influential educator who has gained fame at Penn State for his BiSci 3: Environmental Science course, "an invitation to actively engage with SCIENCE and with YOUR LIFE!" His thoughtful teaching philosophy is explained in his book "Teaching as if Life Matters" (https://jhupbooks.press.jhu.edu/content/teaching-if-life-matters) as he advocates for a holistic approach to education focused on compassion and awakening self-discovery. He also helps lead the Holistic Education Learning Circle, a collective of Penn State faculty focused on growing as educators through mindfulness and other contemplative practices. Make sure you always Hear The Hustle: Web: http://bit.ly/HVHustle Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HappyValleyHustle/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/billzhustle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billzhustle/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billfzimmerman/ Books by past "Hustle" guests -- including "Teaching as if Life Matters" -- are available at https://www.amazon.com/shop/happyvalleyhustle



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