NAMTA Journal 38/2 03 Practical Life: The Keystone of Life, Culture, and Community

In The NAMTA Journal, Volume 38, Number 2, 2013, Spring

Pages: 47-54

Uma Ramani's characterization of practical life is philosophical and anthropological, suggesting that "human history is the story of the evolution of our practical life activities." Practical life is a collaborative activity that creates community and culture. One's adaptation to life through the daily work of ordering our environment lends meaning to all learning and to living a good life. [This article is based on a talk presented at the NAMTA conference titled "Whole School Practical Life: A Comprehensive View of Community, the Intelligence, and the Hand," Dallas, TX, January 17-20, 2013.]

Author(s)
Ramani, Uma

Publisher: North American Montessori Teachers' Association

Type of Resource: Article

Language: English

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