Jonas Sauder

Jonas completed forty years of Christian school teaching and administration in 2013. His current work in Christian education includes teaching summer term classes at Faith Builders, leading workshops for the CLE fall workshop tour, developing curriculum for CLE, and chairing the CASBI planning committee.Jonas is interested in literature (particularly poetry), writing, history, and general pedagogy.

Honor All Men (Jonas Sauder)

Jonas discusses the application of respect and honor in day-to-day school life. Courtesy, says Jonas, shows the honor with which we regard others. Courtesy Christian Light Education (CLE).

Asking Effective Questions (Jonas Sauder)

Why do we ask questions? Jonas discusses the improved engagement and understanding that comes from questions well asked. Courtesy Christian Light Education (CLE).

Dealing with Disrespect Respectfully (Jonas Sauder)

How do we deal with disrespect? Jonas encourages us to seek solutions for the underlying causes of disrespect. Courtesy Christian Light Education (CLE).

Principal's Evaluation

This one-page evaluation form was designed for soliciting board members' assessments of the principal or administrator. It can easily be modified to be given to teachers or parents. Courtesy Jonas Sauder.

Teaching Secondary English

Jonas encourages educators to expand their reading and writing programs. Excellence in these skills benefits other subject areas.Courtesy FBEP.

Teaching Reading, Part II

In part 2 of the session on reading, Jonas discusses follow-up tasks for reading work. He covers categories and uses of questions to make reading and listening real learning experiences.Courtesy FBEP.

Using Questions for Maximum Learning

Questions, says Jonas, are powerful tools for training students in the discipline of learning.Courtesy FBEP.

Understanding Pupils, Teaching the Lesson, Part VI

In the final installment of the series, Jonas addresses teaching methods and spiritual practices for working with high school students.Courtesy FBEP.

Countering Snooze Abuse: Training the Will

Jonas teaches on the importance of the will in human development and gives reasons and methods for properly training a child's will. Courtesy CASBI.

A Christian Philosophy of Education

Christian education, says Jonas, is person-centered. Courtesy FBEP.

Applying the Philosophy of Education

Jonas considers, first, the work of the school: the value of education is in helping us see Christ's work in the world around us. He then describes the teacher as one dedicated to learning, example, leading, and...

Our Incorruptible Heritage

God is here. Even if we are not walking with Him, He has established a real inheritance for every one. Jonas encourages us to enter into our own heritage, and to guide others in finding theirs.Courtesy FBEP.

Understanding Pupils, Teaching the Lesson, Part I

What is school? Jonas begins by challenging new and experienced teachers to consider their attitudes towards schooling. The way we feel about our teaching is more important than many of the mechanics we employ with our students....

Teaching Reading, Part I

Jonas evaluates the elements of reading and how it should we taught. As a child's skills in reading improve, he is better equipped to understand other subjects.Courtesy FBEP.

Teacher Literacy

A teacher has the opportunity to cultivate the attitude of the learner among her pupils by herself being a learner. As we rely on the wisdom that comes from God, we should discipline ourselves to ever seek to understand the world...