A Critical Educator's Guide to Pedagogy: nonduality and education in a technology-saturated world

Author(s): Rohit Mehta

Edition: 1

Copyright: 2025

Pages: 170

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In A Critical Teacher's Guide to Pedagogy, Dr. Rohit Mehta invites educators to rethink the foundational theories and practices that shape teaching and learning today. This book offers a bold examination of how traditional educational paradigms-such as behaviorism, cognitive science, and sociocultural theories-can reinforce systemic inequities or serve as tools for empowerment and liberation. Grounded in a transdisciplinary approach and informed by nonduality, Dr. Mehta integrates insights from global, non-Western traditions to challenge Eurocentric assumptions and foster more inclusive, equitable classrooms. The book provides teacher educators and professors with the tools to interrogate dominant frameworks and design culturally responsive, transformative learning environments that honor the diverse lived experiences of students. 

What makes this book unique is its commitment to action-oriented pedagogy. Rather than simply critiquing existing systems, A Critical Teacher's Guide to Pedagogy offers practical strategies for reimagining classroom practices-from designing curricula that reflect diverse epistemologies to leveraging technology in ways that center student agency and equity. Dr. Mehta brings a rich synthesis of theory, research, and practice to empower educators to navigate the complexities of today's classrooms with creativity, clarity, and a commitment to justice. This book is an essential resource for educators seeking a fresh perspective on critical pedagogy that aligns with the realities of a diverse and interconnected world. 

Preface

Chapter 1: Revising the Foundations

Chapter 2: The Neuroscience of Learning

Chapter 3: Behaviorism Then and Now

Chapter 4: Cognitive Constructivism

Chapter 5: Society, Culture, and Learning

Chapter 6: Motivation Beyond Individualism

Chapter 7: Technology 

Chapter 8: Purpose of Education: Toward Collective Flourishing

Glossary

Index

Additional Resources

Rohit Mehta

In A Critical Teacher's Guide to Pedagogy, Dr. Rohit Mehta invites educators to rethink the foundational theories and practices that shape teaching and learning today. This book offers a bold examination of how traditional educational paradigms-such as behaviorism, cognitive science, and sociocultural theories-can reinforce systemic inequities or serve as tools for empowerment and liberation. Grounded in a transdisciplinary approach and informed by nonduality, Dr. Mehta integrates insights from global, non-Western traditions to challenge Eurocentric assumptions and foster more inclusive, equitable classrooms. The book provides teacher educators and professors with the tools to interrogate dominant frameworks and design culturally responsive, transformative learning environments that honor the diverse lived experiences of students. 

What makes this book unique is its commitment to action-oriented pedagogy. Rather than simply critiquing existing systems, A Critical Teacher's Guide to Pedagogy offers practical strategies for reimagining classroom practices-from designing curricula that reflect diverse epistemologies to leveraging technology in ways that center student agency and equity. Dr. Mehta brings a rich synthesis of theory, research, and practice to empower educators to navigate the complexities of today's classrooms with creativity, clarity, and a commitment to justice. This book is an essential resource for educators seeking a fresh perspective on critical pedagogy that aligns with the realities of a diverse and interconnected world. 

Preface

Chapter 1: Revising the Foundations

Chapter 2: The Neuroscience of Learning

Chapter 3: Behaviorism Then and Now

Chapter 4: Cognitive Constructivism

Chapter 5: Society, Culture, and Learning

Chapter 6: Motivation Beyond Individualism

Chapter 7: Technology 

Chapter 8: Purpose of Education: Toward Collective Flourishing

Glossary

Index

Additional Resources

Rohit Mehta