Assignment First, read the brief Introduction to Parker Palmer’s Courage to Teac

Assignment
First, read the brief Introduction to Parker Palmer’s Courage to Teach (2007) on pages 1 – 8. The introduction is free online in Google Books. . Here is the link: http://books.google.com/booksid=pZsWyb31oBwC&pg=PA3&source=gbs_toc_r&cad=4#v=onepage&q&f=falseLinks to an external site.
As you read, consider this statement from the book: “To chart that landscape fully, three important paths must be taken — intellectual, emotional, and spiritual — and none can be ignored.” (Palmer, 2007, p. 5). Consider their interdependence and impact on you as an educator or leader in your chosen field.
Next, familiarize yourself with the attached CARE conceptual framework (craft of teaching, attitudes and values, relationships, and essential knowledge). This was designed by Lipscomb’s College of Education to help you grow intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually. Advanced CARE.pdfDownload Advanced CARE.pdf
Reflect on your desired intellectual, emotional, and spiritual growth at Lipscomb.
In 150-200 words, describe how you wish to grow in each of these three areas during your time at Lipscomb. As you write, consider how your coursework, your practical field experiences, the CARE framework, and your relationships with professors, staff, colleagues, students, and others can impact this growth.