General Communication Skills

What are some general principles and practices for effective communication? Session two of a four-part series on effective communication.

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Geography (North America)

Conrad Smucker

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A session for teachers on the geography of North America.

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Establishing Respect (Lower Grades)

Charity Nolt

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A young child needs to have a proper foundation for respect established in the lower grades. Respect is a requirement in a christian school. What are the steps to establishing respect in our schoolroom while it is mostly missing in the culture we live in?

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Geography (Bible)

Jim Morrison

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A session for teachers on the geography of the Bible.

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Helping Daydreaming Danielle

Larry Martin

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“Attention, Please!” ”Stick at your work.” ”Did you not hear the question I asked?” Some days we run out of ideas for keeping our daydreamers focused….and then they have homework- a stack of it every evening this week!

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Helping Lazy Larry

Verlin Miller

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“How will I help Larry learn to stick at his work? How can I teach him to strive for neatness and to care about his lessons and grades?” Thankfully, we have lots of studious pupils; however, we all have a lazy bone in us sometimes. And some seem lazy always. Could there be other issues that look like laziness?

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Helping Moody Mary

Susan Hofer

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“Oh No! It looks like Mary may have another moody day….Give me wisdom, Lord. Yesterday she did so well.” What triggers the moodiness in certain students? What do we do to situations that may seem out of our control?

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Geography (World)

Conrad Smucker

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A session for teachers on the geography of the world.

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Helping Talented Tim

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“Done with your work for the day before lunchtime?” Teacher smiled approvingly. But…maybe it’s not all a blessing after all. How do we keep the talented learning, occupied, and challenged to try their best?

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Houston, We Have a Problem (Board)

Loren Kropf

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Calling from what may seem like the distance of outer space at times, teachers are looking for help, answers, support, or a listening ear. Board, what does a supportive board look like? What will help our teachers and schools succeed? It may be easier to try to set “cruise control” while it is better to walk along side with support.

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I Assumed You Knew

Verlin Garber

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I assumed you knew everything! How do we communicate effectively with our teacher team? Lots of working together is needed. New teachers need to know the drill. Take the time to talk, but your grading is waiting.

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If at First you Don't Succeed

Derek Overholt

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If at first you don't suceed, try, try again. At the end of the toughest day, don’t give up!

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Igniting Wet Blankets

Jonah Avina

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Motivation is an important part of getting assignments done correctly and on time. What are some ways to get your students motivated to put their heart into their work?

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I Have a Dream for My Students

Jonathan Erb

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To see them grow up to be teachers, parents, pastors, mission workers, and any other Christian work. Let us have that vision as we teach them today--the bigger Kingdom picture.

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Just Google It

Jonathan Erb

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I wonder what Google says about that? For too many, Google has become a crutch. We need to beware of the easy information age we live in lest we became obese and unable to dig into the challenges we face because we can’t think for ourselves.

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I Have a Dream for My Teachers

Ivan Martin

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Teachers, you have a profound influence on your students. Parents, school board, and church leadership are counting on you to teach them wisely.

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Meaningful Object Lessons

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Devotional periods come alive with fitting object lessons and illustrations. But when do we have time to prepare and where do I find ideas? Come to this workshop to gain ideas and inspiration.

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