It’s the eve of a new year. Everyone likes to think of New Year’s as a time of fresh starts, of erasing the past, and of hope for a brighter future. It’s the ultimate time for do-overs and second chances. We all like to imagine the possibility of what could be! No doubt even you as a Christian school teacher or administrator have an optimistic view as the year turns and the ball drops. In fact, you are probably tempted to set New Year’s resolutions for yourself, your school, or your class....
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Daily Bulletin - December 2010
It’s all about the numbers. And they add up to learning! With the 2010 U.S. Census data becoming available, it’s interesting to see how the landscape of demographics across America changes. Completed every 10 years and mandated by the U.S. Constitution to retain accurate representation per population in Congress, the U.S. Census gives insight into shifts in population, the growth and decline of demographics, and the effect of economics on the social structure of the nation....
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No flying carpet needed! Somewhere between what is real and what is virtually real, one can find Google Earth. If you haven't tried it, you should log on to the site and see the latest, greatest version of this interactive application that puts the world's geographic information at your fingertips....
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A recent Gallup poll found that four of ten Americans believe in strict Creationism, that God created humans in present form. The study also revealed that 38% of Americans think that humans evolved with God's guidance or "theistic evolution." Approximately 16% of Americans think that humans evolved, but God had no involvement in the process (in other words, "secular evolution")....
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You never mean to use anger to discipline your students, but sometimes it becomes part of your teaching day. Perhaps you're too tired to get up again to reinforce your correction for the millionth time, or maybe you subconsciously model the teaching you received when you were a child. Whatever the reason, you find yourself caught in the deadly trap of raising your voice at your students to make them obey....
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As Christian educators, we have probably heard the Bible verse from Proverbs about training up a child in the way he should go over a million times. That's because it's a great verse! It reminds us how our responsibility lies in teaching the next generation about God's redeeming salvation and love. It also tells us why we should teach or train our children, to keep students close to the Lord. This simple but true Bible verse has impacted so many to the calling of Christian education....
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Here's a bit of interesting news on the airwaves, or in this case, Internet waves.
A bill proposed by Arkansas Senator Denny Altes could lead to Bible-based courses being taught in Arkansas public schools. Currently, the proposal would only require the state department of education to develop a Bible curriculum. Schools could then adopt the curriculum as they wish. ...
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A bill proposed by Arkansas Senator Denny Altes could lead to Bible-based courses being taught in Arkansas public schools. Currently, the proposal would only require the state department of education to develop a Bible curriculum. Schools could then adopt the curriculum as they wish. ...
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"Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven" (Matthew 10:32-33).
Most teachers have experienced a time when their students were embarrassed to be with them. The sting of this rejection can hurt our feelings, but if we are to succeed as teachers, we must move beyond our feelings. We must address the issue of why students are embarrassed and not become defensive or retaliatory in our response....
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Most teachers have experienced a time when their students were embarrassed to be with them. The sting of this rejection can hurt our feelings, but if we are to succeed as teachers, we must move beyond our feelings. We must address the issue of why students are embarrassed and not become defensive or retaliatory in our response....
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Here's a story you're likely to relate to. One of my student's discouraged faces told me there was more to his frustration in receiving a C on his spelling test. I saw there was deep emotion waiting to be expressed. I offered a listening ear and a patient hug, and he began to share, "I'm not as smart as everyone else in this class." He thought he wasn't as good as his peers, and he wanted to be an A student, too. ...
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Teaching with online learning games is on the rise as educators see the benefits of game engagement in teaching important lesson concepts and building reasoning skills. Promoting interaction with hands-on visuals, games create an atmosphere that feels more approachable and relays information in ways multiple learning styles can understand. ...
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