Table of Contents
Preface 5
Introduction 7
One Learner, One Teacher, One Classroom at a Time
Hack 1: Grow Your Own 14
Developing Self-Compassion First
Hack 2: Seek Diverse Perspectives 33
Becoming Other-Centered
Hack 3: Craft Your Classroom Culture 49
Shaping Attitudes, Values, Beliefs, and Behaviors
Hack 4: Distinguish Blame from Response Ability 66
Building Equity
Hack 5: Extinguish Shame 80
Reframing Vulnerability
Hack 6: Design Curriculum that Cultivates Compassion 97
Beginning with Empathy
Hack 7: Embrace Experiential Instruction 111
Living Our Learning
Hack 8: Teach Them to Talk Back 125
Coaching Critical Questioning Skills
Hack 9: Inspire Activism 138
Teaching for Social Justice
Hack 10: Resolve Conflicts 151
Restoring Compassion with Protocols
Conclusion 167
Be the Change
Other books in the Hack Learning Series 171
Hack Learning Resources 187
About the Authors 188