| Title | 6. The human and nothing but the whole human |
|---|---|
| Subtitle | With head, heart, and hand |
| Contributor | Nathalie Tasler (author) |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.11647/obp.0462.06 |
| Landing page | https://www.openbookpublishers.com/books/10.11647/obp.0462/chapters/10.11647/obp.0462.06 |
| License | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ |
| Copyright | Nathalie Tasler; |
| Publisher | Open Book Publishers |
| Published on | 2025-07-02 |
| Long abstract | This chapter emphasises the central role of both educators and learners in the educational process, highlighting that teaching is deeply context dependent. It argues that educators require as much care and support as their students, as both are engaged in ongoing identity negotiations through learning and teaching. The concept of unconditional positive (self)-regard is proposed as a valuable framework for fostering a supportive and empathetic environment in Higher Education. By integrating this concept, educators can create a nurturing space that encourages growth, self-reflection, and mutual respect, ultimately enriching the learning experience for all involved. |
| Page range | pp. 71–84 |
| Print length | 14 pages |
| Language | English (Original) |
Dr Nathalie Tasler is a Senior Lecturer in Academic and Digital Development at the University of Glasgow. Her background is Erziehungswissenschaften (Sciences of Education). She co-leads the University Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Network (https://uofgsotl.blog/) and has a strong background in creative learning and teaching. Nathalie has been involved in various roles in the education sector for thirty years, initially in museums and culture education and, for the last fifteen years, predominantly in Higher Education. She is a funding editor for the open access SoTL journal (https://osotl.org/index.php/osotl/article/download/98/88) and runs an academic blog (https://nathalietasler.blog/). More details about her work history are on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathaliesheridan/)—and if you like poetry you can find some of her creative writing work here: https://writingforhealing.blog/