Conviction: Godly, passionate belief. Conviction is cultivated in our classrooms when the search for truth is understood. Mr. Brubaker gives practical advice in guiding junior high and high school students toward personal...

"Lack of balance impedes success." Mr. Kauffman shares personal stories to help us see the importance of being filled with mercy and truth as we teach our students.

"The success of today is the strength to face tomorrow."Struggling students may seldom find the satisfaction of success. Mr. Whitt explains how he helped several students in his classroom succeed.This clip is taken from Peter...

Each person is hard-wired by their Creator to be creative. Creativity will look different in different people. Schools do not do so well with growing creativity. Mr. Brubaker gives suggestions for creating conditions that nurture...

Each teacher will tend to emphasize either knowledge, feelings or activity. Be conscious of these three aspects of a person and work to engage each of them. This is the theory behind Mr. Kauffman's talk on keeping your teaching...

Curiosity is a desire to know, an eagerness to learn. Mr. Brubaker gives ideas and examples about how to create a classroom atmosphere that moves away from boring to one where students experience the thrill of learning.

Teaching is intensely personal. Students have minds, abilities, and wills that sometimes foil our lesson plans. They may be so full of apathy or energy that our procedures are frustrated. How do we keep order, stimulate students...

"Globalization" is a reality for all of us. World events impact us at every level on a daily basis. The next generation of leaders is being powerfully shaped by the "information age." How can we help students to receive, discern,...

How do you dig deep into the root of a student's struggles? We will look at understanding and accepting them as God has created them and how to make learning a challenging and positive experience.

According to a recent poll many Americans fear speaking in front of group more than they fear death! This recording discusses principles and techniques for effective and confident communication and connecting with the audience,...

"Who is worthy of this great task?" You are called to be faithful to God and your classroom today. "You are part of the mold that shapes your students' lives." At this closing session of Teacher's week, Mr. Kauffman inspires...

Teacher's lives are filled with relationships--parents, board members, students, and other staff. Mr. Kauffman explains how these relationships take a recognition of each other, respect for each other, communication,...

What are the essential “spices” that inspire and energize students and their learning? There’s no magic formula but this recording discusses some principles and ideas that can enliven your classroom and your students.

Teaching science and social studies can feel overwhelming – there is so much information and students cannot retain all of it. We will discuss how to define what is the "irreducible minimum" and how to quiz and test accordingly.

We will look together at the role and responsibilities of the teacher in light of the expectations of students, parents, board and the community you serve. We’ll also discuss what teachers can do to get ready for the beginning of...

As teachers, our work is to create an environment in in our classroom where growth happens. Mr. Brubaker talks about some conditions that hinder and some conditions that nurture growth in character in our students.