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1	A qualitative study of the experiences of former Bible-based cult members Mallett, Simone Jill January 2000 (has links) The aim of this study was to contribute to the understanding of cult membership, by examining the "before, during, and after" experiences of former members. Five male and five female former long-term members of bible-based religious cults were interviewed. The transcripts of these interviews were then analysed using procedures based on Strauss and Corbin's (1990) Grounded Theory methodology. Three models were constructed from the data analysed, which was explored using a variety of psychological and sociological conceptualisations. The study found that experiences of cult membership were too complex to be explained by a single theory or model. However Social Identity Theory proved useful in synthesising theories across a range of disciplines. The main predicators of joining were a searching/idealistic disposition, pre-existing religious convictions, and active cult recruitment tactics. The dynamics of membership were best conceptualised as an active process, involving a "switch" from individual to group identity. A belief that God was the constant audience was fundamentally important in determining the behaviour of members. A number of those interviewed had left involuntarily due to pressure from within the group rather than outside influence, which had not been widely reported before. Individuals appeared to suffer a grief/bereavement reaction after exiting, and treating them as such may provide a useful initial mode of intervention by mental health professionals. Former members themselves stressed the importance of understanding the context of their involvement, as opposed to any clinical approach based on individual pathology. The study was de facto a pilot, as no previous record of grounded theory research into religious cults was found in the existing literature. The study therefore dentified significant scope for further research into this field, and recommends the grounded theory approach as a useful means to do so. 150
2	Whole Teachers: A Holistic Education Perspective on Krishnamurti‘s Educational Philosophy Rathnam, Anbananthan 09 August 2013 (has links) The purpose of this qualitative research study, which utilizes a phenomenological inquiry method, is to inquire into the awareness of what it means to be a whole teacher from the perspective of the philosophy of Jiddu Krishnamurti, a philosopher/spiritual teacher. Four participants (teachers) were interviewed from the Oak Grove School, an alternative, holistic school founded by Krishnamurti in 1974. This inquiry probed into teachers’ thinking, teachers’ lives, teachers’ inner lives, teachers’ contemplative practices, teachers’ calling/vocation and teachers’ pedagogy. The findings of this inquiry reveal the awareness that exists among the participants with regards to their understanding of Krishnamurti’s educational philosophy and the way in which this philosophy has shaped their lives and the lives of their students (both implicit- ly and explicitly) The findings from this research further show that Krishnamurti’s philosophy has certainly had an impact on the participants’ wholeness. Krishnamurti was never interested in imposing his philosophy on the teachers to think in a narrow groove. Rather, he challenged them to arrive at wholeness or a holistic approach towards living by their own volition, by putting aside all philosophy, including his own. This research points towards the possible ways in which wholeness can be developed using: Innate wisdom (teachers’ inner life, teachers’ calling); wisdom gained through experiencing life (teachers’ life, teachers’ thinking); wisdom gained through their teaching experience (teachers’ pedagogy) and wisdom gained through practices that bring harmony to the mind, body and spirit (teachers’ contemplative approaches). An experiential model titled, The Flower Model: An Experiential Metaphor – which integrates the three stages of awareness – was developed using Krishnamurti’s approach towards wholeness. This model can be used to guide teachers with their respective psychological conditionings that reside or exist in their thinking, lives, inner lives, contemplative practices, vocation and pedagogy/curriculum design. Whole Teachers Holistic Education Jiddu Krishnamurti Krishnamurti's Educational Philosophy Qualitative Research Phenomenology Oak Grove School Awareness Mindfulness Teachers' Thinking Teachers' Lives Teachers' Inner Lives Teachers' Contemplative Approaches Teachers' Calling Teachers' Vocation Teachers' Pedagogy Krishnamurti's Educational Philosophy Wholeness Teacher Development Teacher Education Holistic Schools Alternative Schools Krishnamurti Schools Spirituality Parker Palmer Deepak Chopra Hidden Wholeness Shadow Effect The Conditioned Mind Nature of Thinking Nature of Attention and Concentration Choiceless Awareness The Observer is the Observed Krishnamurti's Educational Aim Religious Education Religious Mind Scientific Mind Meditation Epoche Phenomenological Reduction Imaginative Variation Colaizzi John P. Miller Anbananthan Rathnam Ramana Maharshi Krishnamurti Inquiry Freedom to Inquire Timeless Learning Good Teaching Self Self-Knowledge Teachers' Vulnerability Contemplation Pedagogy 0515 0727 0530
3	Whole Teachers: A Holistic Education Perspective on Krishnamurti‘s Educational Philosophy Rathnam, Anbananthan 09 August 2013 (has links) The purpose of this qualitative research study, which utilizes a phenomenological inquiry method, is to inquire into the awareness of what it means to be a whole teacher from the perspective of the philosophy of Jiddu Krishnamurti, a philosopher/spiritual teacher. Four participants (teachers) were interviewed from the Oak Grove School, an alternative, holistic school founded by Krishnamurti in 1974. This inquiry probed into teachers’ thinking, teachers’ lives, teachers’ inner lives, teachers’ contemplative practices, teachers’ calling/vocation and teachers’ pedagogy. The findings of this inquiry reveal the awareness that exists among the participants with regards to their understanding of Krishnamurti’s educational philosophy and the way in which this philosophy has shaped their lives and the lives of their students (both implicit- ly and explicitly) The findings from this research further show that Krishnamurti’s philosophy has certainly had an impact on the participants’ wholeness. Krishnamurti was never interested in imposing his philosophy on the teachers to think in a narrow groove. Rather, he challenged them to arrive at wholeness or a holistic approach towards living by their own volition, by putting aside all philosophy, including his own. This research points towards the possible ways in which wholeness can be developed using: Innate wisdom (teachers’ inner life, teachers’ calling); wisdom gained through experiencing life (teachers’ life, teachers’ thinking); wisdom gained through their teaching experience (teachers’ pedagogy) and wisdom gained through practices that bring harmony to the mind, body and spirit (teachers’ contemplative approaches). An experiential model titled, The Flower Model: An Experiential Metaphor – which integrates the three stages of awareness – was developed using Krishnamurti’s approach towards wholeness. This model can be used to guide teachers with their respective psychological conditionings that reside or exist in their thinking, lives, inner lives, contemplative practices, vocation and pedagogy/curriculum design. Whole Teachers Holistic Education Jiddu Krishnamurti Krishnamurti's Educational Philosophy Qualitative Research Phenomenology Oak Grove School Awareness Mindfulness Teachers' Thinking Teachers' Lives Teachers' Inner Lives Teachers' Contemplative Approaches Teachers' Calling Teachers' Vocation Teachers' Pedagogy Krishnamurti's Educational Philosophy Wholeness Teacher Development Teacher Education Holistic Schools Alternative Schools Krishnamurti Schools Spirituality Parker Palmer Deepak Chopra Hidden Wholeness Shadow Effect The Conditioned Mind Nature of Thinking Nature of Attention and Concentration Choiceless Awareness The Observer is the Observed Krishnamurti's Educational Aim Religious Education Religious Mind Scientific Mind Meditation Epoche Phenomenological Reduction Imaginative Variation Colaizzi John P. Miller Anbananthan Rathnam Ramana Maharshi Krishnamurti Inquiry Freedom to Inquire Timeless Learning Good Teaching Self Self-Knowledge Teachers' Vulnerability Contemplation Pedagogy 0515 0727 0530

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