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Teachers Week 2015

This series is a collection of recordings form Teachers Week 2015.

For more information about Teachers Week visit https://www.fbep.org/attend/events/teachers-week/


Listening to the Heart

Listening to the Heart

How many times do teachers deal with surface issues and avoid the time and effort it may take to listen to what the child isn't telling us? In her presentation, Carolyn Good explores the importance of "listening to the heart" of...

The Heavens Declare: Astronomy and the Bible

The Heavens Declare: Astronomy and the Bible

In his The Heavens Declare series, Morris Yoder uses astronomy to illustrate God’s glory, blending biblical references (e.g., Psalm 19, Job 38) with cosmic phenomena like Betelgeuse, the Hubble Ultra Deep Field, and Voyager’s...

The Heavens Declare - Sizing up the Universe

The Heavens Declare - Sizing up the Universe

In his The Heavens Declare series, Morris Yoder uses astronomy to illustrate God’s glory, blending biblical references (e.g., Psalm 19, Job 38) with cosmic phenomena like Betelgeuse, the Hubble Ultra Deep Field, and Voyager’s...

Joyous Classroom Management (No, Really)

Joyous Classroom Management (No, Really)

In "Joyous Classroom Management", Jeff Swanson focuses on creating a joyful, effective classroom through a balance of clear rules and strong relationships. He shares practical strategies like a no-talking rule, structured...

Classroom Leadership: Setting the Tone

Classroom Leadership: Setting the Tone

In this presentation, Elmer Glick focuses on setting the tone for effective classroom leadership. Aimed at new and experienced teachers, the session emphasizes: Managing Yourself Professionalism Inspiring Learning Encouragement...

Defining the Classroom Culture

Defining the Classroom Culture

In Gerald Miller's four-part series on classroom culture, he explores the foundational role of culture in Christian education, emphasizing its impact on teaching, learning, and spiritual formation. In the first session "Defining...

Principals: Greasing the Squeaky Wheel or Living Intentionally

Principals: Greasing the Squeaky Wheel or Living Intentionally

As principals, we are pulled in many directions and are sometimes expected to be and do more than is humanly possible. Jason Croutch delves into the challenges of managing overwhelming responsibilities as a school principal. He...

Learning Disabilities: Dyslexia, Vision Therapy, Autism, etc.

Learning Disabilities: Dyslexia, Vision Therapy, Autism, etc.

Do you wonder why some students cannot seem to learn or remember what they learned? Sometimes, there are simple explanations for these struggles, and knowing the problem can greatly aid us in assisting these struggling students....

Classroom Leadership: Establishing and Maintaining Order

Classroom Leadership: Establishing and Maintaining Order

In this presentation, Elmer Glick focuses on effective classroom management and discipline strategies for teachers. It covers: Classroom Management Positive Expectations Procedures and Rules Relationships Preventive Discipline...

Evaluating the Classroom Culture

Evaluating the Classroom Culture

In Gerald Miller's four-part series on classroom culture, he explores the foundational role of culture in Christian education, emphasizing its impact on teaching, learning, and spiritual formation. In the second session...

The Heavens Declare: Man's Home and Position in the Cosmos

The Heavens Declare: Man's Home and Position in the Cosmos

In his The Heavens Declare series, Morris Yoder uses astronomy to illustrate God’s glory, blending biblical references (e.g., Psalm 19, Job 38) with cosmic phenomena like Betelgeuse, the Hubble Ultra Deep Field, and Voyager’s...

Classroom Leadership: Gaining Wisdom Through Knowledge

Classroom Leadership: Gaining Wisdom Through Knowledge

Lyle Musser redefines teaching as an architectural process, moving beyond simply delivering facts to guiding students through knowledge, understanding, and wisdom. Using models like Bloom’s Taxonomy and Kevin Washburn’s learning...

Creating the Classroom Culture

Creating the Classroom Culture

In Gerald Miller's four-part series on classroom culture, he explores the foundational role of culture in Christian education, emphasizing its impact on teaching, learning, and spiritual formation. The third session "Creating the...

Planning Devotionals

Planning Devotionals

You really take 20 minutes at the beginning of the day, when mental faculties are the brightest, to focus on a subject that the State doesn't care about, isn't on any standardized test, and isn't on a college entrance exam?...

The Heavens Declare: Cosmic Splendor

The Heavens Declare: Cosmic Splendor

In his The Heavens Declare series, Morris Yoder uses astronomy to illustrate God’s glory, blending biblical references (e.g., Psalm 19, Job 38) with cosmic phenomena like Betelgeuse, the Hubble Ultra Deep Field, and Voyager’s...

A Biblical Philosophy of Discipline: Discipling the Heart

A Biblical Philosophy of Discipline: Discipling the Heart

Training the heart is what we are called to do as parents/teachers (Deuteronomy 6:6-7a). A Biblical philosophy of discipline must include more than merely administering consequences for behavior or accepting sinful behavior in...

Classroom Leadership: Maximizing After-School Chat Time

Classroom Leadership: Maximizing After-School Chat Time

Ryan Hoover discusses maximizing the quality of after-school chat time among teachers. He emphasizes three key purposes: building relationships, debriefing the day's events, and fostering professional growth. He highlights the...

The Kingdom and the Classroom Culture

The Kingdom and the Classroom Culture

In Gerald Miller's four-part series on classroom culture, he explores the foundational role of culture in Christian education, emphasizing its impact on teaching, learning, and spiritual formation. The fourth session “The Kingdom...

Whole-Hearted Education

Whole-Hearted Education

In this presentation, Jeff and Deana Swanson focus on their journey and innovative approaches to education, particularly within a Mennonite homeschooling and teaching context. The key points are: Creative, passionate teaching...

The Teacher as an Authority Figure

The Teacher as an Authority Figure

A changing culture has resulted in attitude changes toward authority. All of us have been affected by these changes in one way or another. This workshop will explore the "parts and pieces" of an authentic authority brought to the...

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