Jonathan Erb discusses four common pitfalls that derail new (and veteran) teachers: Faulty Self-Concept Ignorance of Technique Poor Planning Ineffective Discipline He keeps it interactive, with real examples and student-teacher...

Jonathan Erb emphasizes preparation as the key to effective teaching, structured around three core areas: Heart Preparation Expectations & Knowledge Practical Prep “Foundational Concepts for Teaching: Preparation” was presented...

Jonathan Erb gives some praise and background for the book The Seven Laws of Teaching and a little history of its author. Seven different teachers then give brief overviews of the 7 laws: The Law of the Teacher The Law of the...

Jonathan Erb focuses on reducing absences, arguing teachers can’t control them directly but can soften their impact and curb them. Austin Smucker addresses reducing distractions in three main points: Own your quirks Expect the...

In this session 5 different speakers spend a few minutes addressing 5 different areas of preparation. They cover: Preparing Devotionals Preparing Incentives Preparing for a Test Preparing for Lessons Preparing for Programs "Six...

Jonathan Erb provides an overview of the book "The Seven Laws of Teaching" by John Milton Gregory, emphasizing its practical, enduring principles for effective teaching. He discusses the book's history and its core premise that...

In this session, Jonathan Erb identifies four common challenges for novice teachers: Faulty self-concept (e.g., over-apologizing, perfectionism) Ignorance of technique (e.g., poor lesson sequencing, vague questions) Poor planning...

The teacher needs to know what he is going to teach. How does the teacher know when he has enough? Jonathan Erb emphasizes the critical role of thorough readiness in delivering effective and efficient classes. He addresses:...

Grading - isn't that the teacher's responsibility? Many board members feel like they don't know the first thing about grading a student's work in school. Sure, it needs to be graded, but how to mesh the daily work and the tests...

Five speakers talk for six minutes about various topics. PTA by Derek Overholt Parent-teacher association is important to foster communication between teachers and parents. PTA meetings help to dispel misconceptions, provide...

When Jonathan started teaching, he thought grading would be straightforward. However, he soon learned that due to grading’s objective yet ambiguous nature, it requires care, thoughtfulness, and discipline. He divides his...

Effective teaching, like mountain climbing, requires both a broad (macro) vision and attention to specific (micro) details. Jonathan offers that achievement tests can provide both of these perspectives for schools. In this...

A teacher has the privilege—and sometimes daunting responsibility—of choosing poems and books to share with their students. Jonathan shares some of his favorite storybooks and poems suitable for classroom settings. For each work,...

This workshop is for teachers who have actually outdistanced their managers, the board (or at least perceive this to be the case). If you are feeling smooshed or smothered, this discussion will offer some fresh air for...

This workshop is for board members who actually have been outdistance by the ones they are to manage, the teacher (or at least perceive this to be the case). If you are feeling intimidated and insignificant, this discussion will...