You know things. You find some of them interesting. But will your students agree? As you present in the classroom, says Jonah, your goal is to make what you know accessible and interesting to your students. In other words, you must capture and keep their attention.

God has delegated authorites to leaders in church, government, and family. But what do we do if our authorities abuse their authority? Can we submit to those who are not submitting to God?

This workshop is for teachers who have actually outdistanced their managers, the board (or at least perceive this to be the case). If you are feeling smooshed or smothered, this discussion will offer some fresh air for maintaining mutual appreciation and respect throughout the team.

Every classroom is a cross-cultural classroom. This is thanks to the culture you as the teacher bring to the classroom, combined with the cultural differences brought together by students of all backgrounds. Some of these background differences are obvious, but others are more subtle. We will look i

Mercy and truth preserve the king [teacher]: and his throne is upholden by mercy. Pr 20:28

Teachers at church schools sometimes feel like they live in a fishbowl. Parents, school board, students—they are all watching and waiting to pounce. At least, in our worst moments, this is what it can feel like. Criticism is going to come our way. What are we going to do with it?

In this presentation Jaydon Shrock focuses on the importance of procedures in managing a multigrade classroom effectively. He emphasizes that procedures, rooted in biblical principles of order, help maintain discipline, minimize confusion, and create a secure learning environment. His key points inc

Are you a restful teacher? Is your classroom a place of peace? Mervin directs us to the foundational realities that produce righteousness and peace without fail.

Speakers summarize and assess the following books: - Wounded Tiger, by T. Martin Bennet, which contains the stories of Mitsuo Fuchida, who led the attack on Pearl Harbor, and Jake Deshazer, an American pilot who became a missionary in Japan - The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Diffe

Starting out in the classroom can be scary. There is so much to learn! But for those who feel their inexperience, Jonah offers encouragement: Don't underestimate the "presources" you bring to the classroom! Whatever your background and life experience, it can enrich your teaching and thus your stude

This workshop will focus on recognizing signs of dyslexia as well as a few other learning difficulties such as fetal alcohol syndrome.

How do I know if I am proud? Boring? Too old to teach? Career teaching can be a good thing. Let's talk about ways to make it better.

The right kind of preparation can empower you to handle the demands of teaching. Derek describes the benefits of preparation, and offers direction for spending your preparation time fruitfully.

All of us have some authority, and all of us are under the authority of others. But unless we recognize God's authority over us, we will fail to relate properly to our own authority and that of others. Travis reflects on Scriptural principles of honoring the prerogative of God in human affairs.

Finders keepers, Johnny! If I capture your attention, may I keep it? – Your Teacher

The Unmotivated Student. The Disrespectful Student. The Sloppy Student. Three common species of student often encountered in the American classroom. Many teachers have struggled to find the best way to help these challenging breeds of student. Should the student be offered a reward, or does he need

How do we follow Christ's example in loving our students?

Where do I, as a teacher, go for some more “caffeine”? What will keep me bouncing into the classroom every morning? What will provide me with the momentum to weather the doldrums and win the defiant? Is there such a thing?

In this session, Derek, Jonah, and Jaydon offer brief windows into their school background and explain their goals for teaching. Listen for the inspiration of others' experiences, and to catch the vision which they have of teaching out of the impress of Christ.

Mervin emphasizes the importance of being a "golden teacher" and being malleable in order to be shaped and changed by God. Our goal: to allow God to press into us the image of Jesus Christ. What image do your students see in you?