Students can study identical content, yet develop different thought processes. How can teachers influence students' thinking?

Students make choices every day. How can teachers train them to freely, cheerfully and willingly will to do their best?

You know that reading is a path of growth. But what kind of reading will benefit your teaching the most? Develop a plan, says Melvin, and read with intention.This clip is taken from Melvin Lehman's talk "Intentional Growth" at...

What do you do with a student that constantly turns in substandard work (if he or she does it at all)? How do you determine their abilities? How do you help them develop reasonable study skills?

Passionate lunatics to predictable sages? How can we sustainably find our way through this teacher’s paradox?

Educator, servant, referee, counselor, and mentor: each role affords special opportunites but within specific limitations.

Educator, servant, referee, counselor, and mentor: each role affords special opportunites but within specific limitations.

This second session is not a collection of suggested surprises. Rather it will develop how and why the surprise (the "a-ha" moments and more) are an integral part of the learning process. Children learn best when they enjoy...

The purpose of this talk is to help inform us of the broader context of the New Testament in general and of the Gospels in particular. In what ways was the time of Jesus similar to that of the Old Testament, and in what ways was...

How can you become a better teacher? In Intentional Growth , Melvin explores a range of steps you can take to develop your understanding and your ability to communicate. In this excerpt, he highlights an uncomfortable strategy:...

Busy teachers seldom take the time to objectively consider their work as a teacher. What should I know about myself as a teacher and how can I discover an accurate picture of my role as a teacher in the community where I serve?

Asking questions can help win the heart of the child and show him what he has done wrong. But some questions lead to confusion and frustration. We will discuss the how, when, and why’s of these questions.

The complex and controversial subject of ADHD will likely never be completely understood. We will first consider possible physical factors and then look at ways to effectively help these children.

Stories are engaging, retention-helping, and humanizing. You will hear why stories are so valuable, be encouraged to do teacher story-telling, and experience stories!

Every student brings an attitude along to school. How can teachers help students discipline their attitudes?

This first session is not a collection of suggested surprises. Rather it will develop how and why the surprise (the “a-ha” moments and more) are an integral part of ht elearning process. Children learn best when they enjoy school.

Developing the vision, cultivating the habits, and avoiding the pitfalls of teamwork.

Steven Brubaker reflects on the critical role of godly, competent, and visionary administrators in conservative Mennonite schools. He emphasizes the need for effective school leadership, identifying a lack of competent and...

It is easy enough to fall into “ruts” that are good but eventually grow stagnant. How can the long-term teacher maintain dynamic vision over the long haul?

Sometimes students can learn to express clearly articulated thoughts better in settings that are not formally called public speaking. We will consider ways to develop students' oral skills as they answer questions, explain...