How can we invest in students in a way that draws them to motivated, learning partnerships? Brandon encourages teachers to face discipline and classroom management honestly and expect to see God work in the lives of...
How does the Bible describe the development of human beings? Using Scripture and personal reflections, Brandon urges parents and teachers to strive to model godliness, then instruct their children to follow their example....
Brandon outlines the differences between theories of learning, and discusses influential modern theorists. Although all theories are inadequate, Brandon encourages teachers to consider how their own theories shape the care they...
An effective school board enables the principal to carry out its policies. Brandon addresses communication and empowerment in a personal, inspiring talk.Courtesy FBEP.
Students with learning disabilities face unique challenges in the classroom. So do their teachers. Brandon offers helpful mindsets and practical approaches for enabling students to utilize their gifts. Courtesy FBEP.
Out of the heart come all the good and evil that others experience in me. Brandon addresses children's character development, and the sacrificial work of shaping young lives.Courtesy FBEP.
After a discussion on the biblical doctrine of the salvation, or safety, of children, Brandon examines the guidance of young people finding a personal faith.Courtesy FBEP.
Brandon discusses tenets of modern learning theories, evaluating their value and their insufficiencies. He explores right-left brain tendencies and general learning styles.Courtesy FBEP.
Brandon begins the series on child development by exploring the Bible's descriptions of children. Children, made in the image of God, are to be a delight. Brandon explores the personal security of the parent or teacher, and how...
How do we move from observing others needs to actively helping them know Christ? Brandon gives practicable ideas for initiating a mentoring relationship, and nurturing one another in humility.Courtesy FBEP.
Reminding students of Howard Hendricks' statement that mere experience without evaluation does not ensure our growth as teachers, Brandon leads us through a checklist for assessing areas of strength and areas of need.Courtesy...
Beginning with the thought of Jefferson and Mann in the 19th century, Brandon traces the influences of Dewey's progressivism and Skinner's behaviorism, and how these philosophies and others still influence us today.Courtesy FBEP.
Melvin urges teacher to go deeper than glamor and social excitement, and build defining moments into the school calendar. Brandon shares ideas for incorporating variety and quality in the school's program.Courtesy FBEP.