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Character Wins a Follower

Throughout the course of a school term, hundreds of things will happen—some big, some small. For each thing, the teacher will have a...

Compassion Wins a Learner

The day-to-day rigor of learning can be stressful. There are skills to practice. There are procedures to follow. It is the teacher's...

Creativity Wins a Listener

Children and young people easily give their hearts and attention to charming personalities. But few of us are natural charmers. For...

Teaching to Win the Heart

Few things are more rewarding than teaching when you know you have the heart of your students. This first session will include some...

Defining the Classroom Culture

In Gerald Miller's four-part series on classroom culture, he explores the foundational role of culture in Christian education,...

Building Connections in the Classroom: Through Shared Interests

Jonathan Miller presented "Building Connections in the Classroom: Through Shared Interests" as the last session of a four-part series,...

Building Connections in the Classroom: Through Problems and Frustrations

Jonathan Miller presented "Building Connections in the Classroom: Through Problems and Frustrations" as the third session of a...

Building Connections in the Classroom: Through Subject Matter

Jonathan Miller presented "Building Connections in the Classroom: Through Subject Matter" as the second session of a four-part series,...

Building Connections in the Classroom: Through Work and Play

Jonathan Miller presented "Building Connections in the Classroom: Through Work and Play" as the first session of a four-part series,...

Responding to Attitudes Imported from Home

What are ways we can redemptively respond to attitudes that negatively affect community involvement, school culture, and classroom...

Why Teach Writing?

Outline Why Teach Writing? by Andrew Yoder Writing gives you beyond the material you produce and helps you to: Analyze a topic Sort...

The Danger of Verbatim Education

Does it matter if a student regurgitates facts but doesn't comprehend them? How does conquering reading, comprehension, math story...

Avoiding Communication Gaps – Panel Discussion

Where do communication gaps in our school system start? Who is responsible for them and what are some signs they may be happening? How...

A Compelling Vision for Christian Schools

Why do we invest so much to have our own Christian Schools? Is the vision that inspired the pioneers of the private school known and...

Change: the Way to Strengthen and Mature (4 of 4)

Change can be difficult. But, as John points out, change is a way to foster growth, both personally and in the lives of students. This...

Book Introductions and Poetry

A teacher has the privilege—and sometimes daunting responsibility—of choosing poems and books to share with their students. Jonathan...

Achievement Tests

Effective teaching, like mountain climbing, requires both a broad (macro) vision and attention to specific (micro) details. Jonathan...

Culture: the Way to Understand and Respect (3 of 4)

Relating to other cultures can be difficult but also provide rich opportunities for growth and expanded horizons. Speaking out of ten...

The Role of the Church as a Safe and Healing Environment

How can the church support individuals who are dealing with mental health struggles? Millard provides several guiding principles:...

Hymn Stories

Have you ever wondered about the stories behind some of your favorite hymns? In this session, several speakers present the fascinating...

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