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REBIRTH - Christ-Centered Values Education Kindergarten-Grade 12Teaching values has become easier for teachers in the Southern Asia-Pacific Division. Stephen Guptill presents an overview of the REBIRTH curriculum, including a look at the development process. REBIRTH is the acronym for Religious, Ethical,... -
10 Christian Values Every Kid Should Know Preschool-Grade 8Donna Habenicht provides more than 1,000 strategies for teaching kids the basic Christian values of respect, responsibility, self-control and moderation, honesty and integrity, kindness and compassion, contentment and thankfulness, patience and perseverance,... -
21 Life Skills Posters Grade 1-Grade 8Print posters of 21 life skills or positive character traits to focus on helping students develop in Christian elementary education. Each poster includes the life skill title, an illustrating image, and a short definition on one page. -
A Benevolent Trojan Horse - Sacred Values in a Secular Setting Kindergarten-LifelongIn this TEACH Journal article, an architect discusses how creative professionals may contribute to the mission of the Christian Church. Drawing on personal experiences as illustrations and using a metaphor as a frame, he describes the "penetration"... -
A Character-Driven and Brain Compatible Classroom Tertiary-LifelongThis article uses research on how the brain impacts learning to detail eight elements that are necessary to create a brain-compatible environment in the classroom. It also outlines practical ways to teach Lifelong Guidelines, Life Skills, character development... -
A Reason for Reading Kindergarten-Grade 4Ninety-five short leveled readers designed to effectively teach reading skills to young students. Values-based stories make reading FUN, while teaching young readers powerful reading strategies. Available in several series by level or topic (scripture stories,... -
A Whole School Approach to Changing School Culture - The SASA Way Kindergarten-Grade 12"Anyone who has worked in a school or classroom knows changing a culture can be difficult and daunting. The staff at Sydney Adventist School Auburn decided to take up this challenge. These are reflections we can share about the journey so far." -
A Word Fitly Spoken Kindergarten-Grade 12The story of how an English teacher changed his students through the use of kind, positive words, and encouragement. If the future is built around young people who love themselves and who subsequently love others, especially God, the future built will stretch... -
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Addressing TV Violence in the Classroom Kindergarten-Grade 12Alice Evans shares Susan Colonna's model for teaching second grade students to look critically at the content of their favorite television programs. The process of creating the model, implementing the model, and collecting data is shared. Finally, as students... -
An Analysis of Values Literacy and Internalisation in Students Commencing High School - A Pilot Study Grade 6-Grade 9"This mixed methods pilot study investigated the impact of values education on Year Seven students in three Christian K-12 schools in Australia." -
Are Music Choices Really Important? Tertiary-Lifelong"Call an airlines office. Enter a supermarket. Stop at a bank. Walk by a teenager's room. You can't escape it. From the soothing to the shattering, from the rock to the rap, from the classical to the popular, music is everywhere. It's almost omnipresent.... -
Attitudes can Make or Break Tertiary-LifelongTwo young students from the present and two literary giants from the past lead the author, Mary Wong, to reflect that attitudes can make life either linger on the clouds or leap to the rainbows. -
Becoming Better People - Children’s Perceptions of How a School’s Garden Program Has Impacted Their Actualisation of Values Kindergarten-Grade 8This case study in one primary school used focus groups to gather children’s perceptions of how they actualised values in the context of a school garden program. The garden program’s organisational elements were found to positively impact... -
Best Practices in Character Education Kindergarten-Grade 12"The supreme goal of Adventist Education is to assist students in becoming like Jesus. This ASDASA 2015 session will review the goals and exemplary programs in character education. It will also review the Biblical foundation of sanctification as it reviews... -
Bible in Living Sound Kindergarten-Grade 8This ministry provides 450 dramatized Bible stories on 75 CDs or tapes. These exciting recordings hold children's interest at school, church or home. Listen to a sample recording from each of the 8 volumes or download workbooks to accompany tape sets from... -
Bibliotherapy in Seventh-day Adventist Education - Using the Information Media for Character Development Tertiary-LifelongBibliotherapy is the use of literature and other forms of media "to solve an individual's personal or emotional problems." Cronje points out "that when bibliotherapy is applied, it can be of benefit to students in our educational institutions... -
Bird Life in Wington Kindergarten-Grade 6This is a collection of short stories designed to teach values to children. It is geared to an age group of K-6; however, the message is appropriate for kids of all ages. The stories are: Where There's a Will...There's a Way Moonstruck! By Tooth... -
Book Review: Sex, Gardening and God - Setting the Values for Christian Schools Grade 1-LifelongIn this TEACH journal book review, Herschell examines Leo's book, noting: "This intriguing text is a 'must read' for educators especially for Christian educators who are intent on developing authentic, responsive, transforming approaches to values education... -
Build Your Own Peace Week Grade 9-LifelongStart a peace week in your own school! This is a call to set a week aside in schools devoted to programs in respect, cultural awareness, nonviolence, peacemaking and conflict resolution. -
Building Cathedrals in the Midst of Hurricanes Kindergarten-Grade 12The author challenges Adventist educators to invest time and resources to create a system where commitment to excellence means raising all the bars for their students - spirituality, emotional health, social interaction, life skills, recreation and problem... -
Calming the Confronter Kindergarten-Grade 12"Meeting students' human needs outside the classroom can smooth academic progress." An English teacher's story of the transformation of a student's in-class behavior. -
Can We Trust Our Kids? Kindergarten-Grade 12Can students be trusted? Streifling shares results of the Honesty Test, a test he developed as a 7th and 8th grade teacher, designed to help determine if students would cheat if given the opportunity. Streifling encourages teachers to be wise when dealing... -
Character Building on the Oregon Trail Grade 4-Grade 8A description of the Oregon Trail Game in which a classroom was transformed into a replica of life on the Oregon Trail. Character development was an outcome of the game. Various aspects of how to conduct the game are described. -
Character Building: A Call to Action Tertiary-LifelongThis article is a call to accountability and action, for the academe to intentionally prepare students to be principled, responsible citizens. Adventist colleges and universities are tasked with building and reshaping character. Teachers should model for their... -
Character Counts Preschool-Grade 12This website provides a wealth of character education resources featuring 6 pillars based on the book, Making Ethical Decisions (partly available online): trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. -
Character Education Tertiary-LifelongThis article briefly discusses issues re character education and explores the nature of character development in light of the Biblical view of character. It shows that character results from a complex, dynamic, and purposeful process of development within... -
Character, Oh! Character, Where Art Thou? Kindergarten-Tertiary"What has happened to the concept of character in our current times, and is it important? This essay asks this question with reference to the increased use of ‘personality’ in our language and thinking, and contends that this change has... -
Child Guidance Kindergarten-LifelongThese enduring writings cover the essentials of parenting with chapters on specific building blocks of character such as purity, cheerfulness, self-control, reverence, respect, honest, cleanliness, and courtesy. Includes guidance on how to reach self-denial,... -
Christian Living Grade 2-LifelongThe Adventist Book Center has many books about Christian living that may include, but are not limited to, the following: 100 Creative Activities for Sabbath; A Short Guide to Good Parenting; The Anatomy of Sin; Belonging; Beyond Anger; Called to Discipleship;... -
Clubhouse Kindergarten-Grade 8Christian magazine provides high-interest reading for juniors. Focus on the Family Clubhouse Magazine's website includes Bible resources, magazine information, links to other Focus on the Family ministries, and fun stuff like puzzles, jokes, art, recipes,... -
Communicating Christian Values through Teaching English as a Second Language - The Use of Poetry Grade 11-LifelongPoblete describes the pedagogical methodology used in communicating Christian values through poetry while teaching English as a second language. This paper was presented at the 24th Institute of Christian Teaching. -
Community Kids Connection Grade 9-LifelongCommunity Kids Connection offers a Christ-centered perspective to community service for Loma Linda University (LLU) students. Every week children between the ages of 3-12 visit the Social Action Community Health Systems-Norton (SAC-Norton) to sing songs, listen... -
Competition or Cooperation Kindergarten-TertiaryA look at sports and the church. In 1976 the General Conference published the pamphlet Guidelines for Activities with Elements of Competition. Ellen White wrote about the dangers of sports, but never used the words competition or rivalry.... -
Conveying Christian Values through the Teaching of Agriculture - A Biblical Approach Tertiary-LifelongOgutu looks at agriculture in the Bible, a Christian view of agriculture, the values to develop and how to achieve these values." -
Coping with the Unthinkable - Violence in Adventist Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12School violence is a fact. The causes must be recognized to ensure the safety of teachers and students. Few schools have developed procedures to prevent or deal with the consequences of violence. Programs are needed to prevent violence, to deal with psychological... -
Created in the Image of God - A Christian View of Human Personality Tertiary-LifelongHuges explores some of the areas of contact between human personality theory and the Christian understanding of the image of God. This paper was presented at the 2nd Institute of Christian Teaching. -
Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Values - Revealing the Invisible Kindergarten-Grade 12"'Back to values' has been a significant trend in school systems during the past few years. While the secular school system continues to debate on how to go about teaching values, Adventist teachers are encouraged to continue the deliberate integration... -
Dance in the Bible Tertiary-LifelongBacchiocchi talks about the differences between biblical and modern dancing in the context of social gathering and the church. -
Dealing with Moral Issues Grade 11-LifelongWhat is a moral issue? A moral issue can be defined as a problem, dilemma or condition resulting from a direct threat to the three fundamental constituents of the moral structure of life which are: human nature, human moral values, and human rights. This means... -
Developing Christian Values in the Adventist College Experience - An Example in the Teaching of History Tertiary-LifelongAn active, integrated program to teach values is absolutely essential in the Seventh-day Adventist college environment. Inggs explains Kohlberg's moral development and values education, focusing on the latter which is discussed in terms of approaches for its... -
Developing Values through the Imagination Kindergarten-Grade 12"In this essay, I argue that imaginative teaching and learning is essential in any type of values education, particularly if a constructivist view of values clarification (as opposed to values imposition) is favoured. As such, a warning is offered about... -
Dramatic Arts in Christian Schools Handout Grade 5-Grade 12Drama is a great tool for learning. Whether it is putting on a play, a Bible skit, or a Broadway musical, students have fun doing it. Jesus used drama to bring His stories to bring them to life, which made them "real" for all those who were listening.... -
Educating for Citizenship - Social Studies in Contemporary Education Kindergarten-Grade 12Land provides an overview of the purpose of and methods for biblically integrated social studies in North American Adventist K-12 curriculum. Emphasizing citizenship education, he concludes, "social studies aims to help children and young people understand... -
Education for Character Tertiary-LifelongKettering College of Medical Arts President Scriven notes "If we don't pay attention to our distinctive vision, the currents of the surrounding culture will set us adrift". From this perspective, Adventist higher education has a special commission... -
Education in Values Project Grade 7-Grade 9The main focus of the project is to develop a program of values that provides content to a set of values that arise from studying the life of a biblical character. We propose to study the trajectory of Joseph, from his childhood in Canaan, until he became... -
Establishing Personal Ethics - Modelling Principles of Spiritual Leadership for a Christian Educator Kindergarten-Tertiary"The most important aspect of being a spiritual leader is not perfection in everything one does, but consistency in one’s life and attitude, in public and in private. As an educator, it is especially important to lead by example." -
Ethics and Academic Plagiarism Grade 5-Lifelong"To commit plagiarism is to copy in substance an idea or a work of another author, presenting them as if they were one's own (Real Academia Española, 2012; Farlex Inc., 2012). The action derives from an ancient Roman custom that consisted of buying... -
Ethics in Postmodernism Tertiary-Lifelong"Modernism held sway over Western thought over centuries. It stripped morality of its transcendent religious frame of reference. Away with God, was its cry. Even when it tried to shape a world without any reference to restraints, constraints, traditions,... -
Factors Related to the Degree of Virtue in Middle School Students in Medellin, Colombia Grade 6-Grade 8Concern for the behavior of people, especially young people, has awakened in recent years a growing interest in the study of issues related to character education and specifically to the development of virtue. The present research aimed to determine to what... -
Fruit of the Spirit - Dig Deeper Questions Grade 5-Grade 8NOTE: This resource corresponds with the previously used NAD Bible curriculum, not the Encounter program. Additional questions created to accompany the religion textbook, Fruit of the Spirit, formerly used in the North American Adventist... -
Geography's Impact on Human Values Tertiary-LifelongGeography addresses many value-laden issues such as environmental responsibility and concern for the welfare of people, thus integrating the cognitive and affective domains. This article shows how the study of geography is crucial in the development of values,... -
Give Them Some Truth Kindergarten-Grade 12A parent explains why, in a world where many are throwing out the idea of right and wrong in favor of a 'shades of grey' approach, he chooses to send his daughters to an Adventist school where truth is still sought after and believed in. He also briefly describes... -
Go Ask the Ants - Using Nature to Teach Moral Values Kindergarten-Grade 12This article explores three ways to use nature as a tool for moral development. The author first sets forth a biblical paradigm for a broader approach to nature, then shows how using this paradigm can inculcate three important moral virtues. Finally, some... -
God as Commander in Chief Grade 5-Lifelong"I’ve always had difficulty understanding the extermination of the Canaanites by the Israelites under God’s orders. Can this type of war be justified?" -
Golden Rules - The Ten Ethical Values Parents Need to Teach Their Children Kindergarten-LifelongWhat and how we teach our children is fundamental, but how we model what we teach is critical. Children watch, listen, and learn from our example. Wayne Dosick provides parents with the ten golden rules that teach their children respect, honesty, fairness,... -
Group Publishing Preschool-TertiaryGroup's mission is to encourage Christian growth in children, youth, and adults. Group offers books, curriculum, CDs, videos, and other resources for ministry with children, youth, adults, and families. Group's award-winning Bible curriculum is designed for... -
Guide Magazine Grade 4-Grade 8"Guide is a Christian story magazine for young people ages 10-14. The 32-page, four-color publication is published weekly... Our mission is to show readers, through stories that illustrate Bible truth, how to walk with God now and forever." -
Guide Magazine Stories Wanted - Write Now! Grade 5-Grade 8Guide magazine needs your help! This weekly publication for 10-14 year-olds wants your stories. -
Holiday Materials - September Kindergarten-Grade 8Activities for celebrating the following holidays and events in the month of September: Good Manners Month Ice Cream Cone Birthday National Dog Week -
How to Develop Violence Prevention and Character-Intervention Education Kindergarten-Grade 12Character education, when integrated into the classroom management plan, encourages acceptable behavior such as demonstrating social skills, self control, sharing, and cooperation. Topics discussed include: The Importance of Character Development; Is Violent... -
How to Help Your Child Really Love Jesus Kindergarten-LifelongHow can you help make Jesus an important facet of your children's lives? Donna Habenicht, child development specialist, explains how children develop spiritually and offers practical suggestions on how you can help your child establish a lasting friendship... -
I and My House Will Serve the Lord Grade 1-LifelongSermon of reflection on the formation of our children, based on the biblical text of Joshua 24:14-16. -
Implication of Ethical and Moral Values in Dealing with Addictions in Young People TertiaryThe use of addictive substances constitutes a serious and complex social phenomenon since it is a health problem directly related to the family and education. In 1999, concern about alcohol and drug use in Argentina led the Secretariat of Programming for the... -
Impressing Christ Upon Our Students Preschool-LifelongSocial learning theory, or observational learning, is what occurs simply by watching and imitating. It is the same principle we find in the Bible that by beholding we are transformed. That is why it is so important for parents and teachers to model right living... -
Infectious Greed - The Creeping Compromise Tertiary"The recent rash of financial scandals fueled by what Alan Greenspan calls 'infectious greed' has made the term business ethics seem like an oxymoron. But scandals are not new to business and greed dates back to the beginning of time. What is new is the... -
INFO Editorial: April 2003 Kindergarten-Lifelong"This issue of the Forum discusses various ethical issues which are relevant in today’s world...The articles in this series contain questions for which there are no easy answers. These are questions worth asking, but the answers are far beyond the... -
INFO Editorial: Values and Ethics Grade 1-LifelongThe articles in this issue discuss both values and value creation in a variety of disciplines. The authors examine values in a service-learning program within a Master’s in Public Health degree, education, and information technology. Values questions... -
Inspiration - Teacher Bulletin Volume 1 Kindergarten-Grade 8Inspirational stories based on biblical references. The following three stories are from "Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul": The Dog Next Door An Experiment in Love The Language of Horses The stories about animals... -
Inspiration - Teacher Bulletin Volume 4 Kindergarten-Grade 8The following inspirational stories, based on biblical references, can be used for values and character education: The Bag Lady and Thanksgiving Dinner Very Here -
Internalization of Values in High School Students of the Northern Mexican Union Grade 9-Grade 12The degree of internalization of values in the students of the Adventist preparatory schools of the Northern Mexican Union and the differences that exist with respect to the semester, gender, religion and previous studies in Adventist schools were determined.... -
Internalization of Values in Students of Adventist Universities in the Inter-American Division TertiaryIn this research work, an attempt was made to measure the degree of internalization of values promoted in the Adventist university environment. The study that was carried out was quantitative and can be classified as exploratory and descriptive, and a cross-sectional... -
JAE Editorial - Building Bridges Kindergarten-LifelongThis editorial provides an introduction linking each article in this issue. Centered on discipleship and building bridges between church and school, pastors and educators, Christian education should focus on the holistic development of students as they come... -
JAE Editorial: Adventist Educational Essentials Kindergarten-LifelongIn this special issue on Character Education, George R. Knight's editorial addresses the question of why the Adventist church spends millions of dollars each year to support over 5000 Adventist schools worldwide, when free public education is available. Articles... -
JAE Editorial: Reach Out and Touch Kindergarten-LifelongThis editorial contemplates the impact of two women, Mother Theresa and Princess Dianna, whose lives have set a precedent for service. The editorial notes that just as Jesus lived a life that demonstrated kindness, forgiveness, acceptance, service, and love,... -
JAE Editorial: What Have They Seen in Your Classroom? Kindergarten-Grade 12Beverly Rumble shares her view that Adventist teachers should teach and model the behavior they want our students to exhibit. For example, praising students for good work (rather than only criticizing the bad); encouraging them to praise each other (rather... -
JAE Editorial: Building Up The Culture Kindergarten-LifelongMembers of the Adventist church cherish the unique identity of the Adventist movement. Adventists are increasingly adopting nontraditional lifestyles. Teachers advocate openness and trivialize values. Instead the Christian teacher should strengthen the principles... -
JAE Editorial: Character Builders Kindergarten-LifelongOne of the main purposes of Christian education is to build characters for heaven. Hamlet Canosa uses the example of Samuel, Eli, Elkanah, Hannah, and Eli's sons, Hofni and Phinehas, to demonstrate the importance of educators, parents, and leaders working... -
JAE Editorial: Educated -- To What End? Tertiary-LifelongOmission of values education from the university curriculum has led to the fracturing of knowledge and unpreparedness to address the issues technology has presented. A worldview of a personal God and Creation-Redeemer is needed to challenge us to better living,... -
JAE Editorial: The Same Mission Kindergarten-LifelongEnrique Bacerra's editorial notes that Adventist churches and schools share the same two-fold mission: telling others about what Jesus has done and preparing them for His return. This mission should be clear in four areas of development within Adventist colleges,... -
JAE: Of Interest to Teachers Kindergarten-LifelongThis Journal of Adventist Education column features current news, reports, and updates of interest to educators. In this issue: A Warranty - on Teachers!; Students Report Contact With Religious Cults; Color and Learning; Allergy Effects Are Extensive;... -
Jesus and Emotional Intelligence - How To Maintain Self-control Grade 3-LifelongToday many people live controlled by their emotions and feelings. God made us with the ability to think and feel. Although both are important in life, sometimes it can be difficult to manage feelings. They often try to convince us to follow the easy way, to... -
Kay Kuzma - Books on Family Preschool-Grade 8Parents and teachers will find practical and refreshing help in Dr. Kay Kuzma's books on character development, relationships, and discipline. Titles include Parenting Boot Camp, Easy Obedience, Longing to be Loved, 180 Power Tips for Marriage, and more. -
Keepers of Treasure Tertiary-Lifelong"What we do in our 'spare time' is of vital importance to our lives, and to the lives of others. It can make a fortune or wreck it. It can build character or destroy it. In essence, what you do with your time presents your philosophy of life." -
Kids - How To Shape Their Lives Kindergarten-Grade 12Formerly published as Children in the Shadows, this book addresses how to instill a sense of wonder responsibility, and self-worth in children. Drawing from her 27 years of teaching, Ruth Jaegar Buntain shares insights on how parents and teachers can... -
Kristofer Sommerfield Productions Preschool-Grade 12Previously associated with Creative Ministry, Kristofer Sommerfield Productions is "focused on providing professional puppets, products and training with the highest level of customer satisfaction." See also it the Creative Arts Store. -
Layers of Significance - Influencing Students' Moral Default Settings Tertiary-LifelongThe author explains why students don't always make rational choices based on research done of a random sample of 146 students from both public and Adventist schools in the Walla Walla Valley in Washington State. This article outlines the process and findings... -
Layers of Significance Theory (LST): What Christian educators can do to encourage students to make positive moral choices Kindergarten-Grade 12Layers of Significance Theory (LST) suggests that the basic motivation for people is the need to be of significance. The theory identifies nine layers of significance. These are not stages through which one passes, but cumulative layers giving individuals... -
Leading a Character Driven School Kindergarten-LifelongThis article outlines six principles that will help leaders to successfully implement a character development program. They are a vision, modeling, professional development, integrated teaching, balanced assessment, financing for service learning. The article... -
Learning About Sexuality in the Context of Christian Values - Two Practical Experiences Grade 3-TertiaryIn accordance with the theoretical foundation and methodological suggestions presented in a previous article, the following highlights two experiences, one at the middle school level and the other at the primary level, with different strategies that can serve... -
Learning Faith Through Experience Kindergarten-LifelongIncreased student motivation, better practical skills, and fewer discipline problems are the results of a well developed service learning program. Steve Daily examines the conflict between theory and practice in the area of service, noting that Adventist academy... -
Liberty Magazine Kindergarten-LifelongA magazine of religious freedom. Religious liberty entails freedom of conscience: to worship or not to worship; to profess, practice and promulgate religious beliefs or to change them. In exercising these rights, however, one must respect the equivalent rights... -
LifeTalk Radio Kindergarten-Lifelong New!!LifeTalk Radio "offers a variety of family-friendly programs sharing God's message of love and redemption 24/7 and designed to grow your faith, strengthen your relationships and improve your health." For "character-building stories,... -
Light Skills Character Development Kindergarten-Grade 8An Adventist adaptation of the Life Skills LIFELONG Guidelines program by Susan Kovalik and associates. It includes an action plan, teaching procedures, student arrival procedures, and detailed information about the 'escape place' and 'resolution station'... -
Living and Learning Preschool-Grade 2Living and Learning is a compilation of worship stories for young children. This devotional contains stories that share lessons about faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness, love, and much more. Each short reading... -
Making Life Work: Putting God's Wisdom into Action Grade 9-LifelongBill and Lynne Hybels present a practical guidebook based on the wisdom of the book of Proverbs. Based on a series of Bill Hybel's sermons, he takes on subjects such as choosing friends wisely, managing anger, cultivating compassion, developing discipline,... -
Management - A Christian Perspective Tertiary-LifelongFor the Christian manager managerial techniques "are not as critical as the framework in which management is practiced. The challenge is to reflect the Christian faith in managing people and resources. This essay explores the underlying currents in many... -
Marriage Reaffirmation Grade 10-Tertiary"Marriage issues can only be appreciated in their true dimension when viewed in the context of the divine ideal for marriage. God established marriage in Eden, and Jesus Christ affirmed its monogamous and heterosexual character, defining it as a lifelong... -
Mary Rice Hopkins & Puppets with a Heart Preschool-Grade 2In addition to CDs and DVDs available for purchase, find free videos and live performance recordings by Christian musician Mary Hopkins. Her Puppets with a Heart DVD covers topics including handling disappointment, choices and character, peer pressure,... -
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Messages to Young People Grade 9-LifelongA practical guide for teens. Several generations of youth have been nourished by this uncompromising call to duty, purity, and service. The author, who began her ministry when only 17 years of age, invites Seventh-day Adventist youth to examine their reading,... -
Microsociety - Building Character Through Experience Tertiary-LifelongThis article details the origin, elements and successes of the Microsociety instruction model. It shows how schools integrate it with the rest of curriculum and collaborate with community partners by establishing meaningful contacts with working adults. Answers... -
Moody Press Online Catalogue Kindergarten-TertiaryFull online catalogue of Christian books for all ages from Moody Bible Institutes Press. -
Moral Choice - Deterministic, Random, or Free Will? Tertiary-LifelongHyde "argues that choice is not deterministic or random, but that we humans have a God-given power that allows us to be the originators of choices that shape our lives. Since these are our own choices, we are responsible; we are punished or rewarded for... -
Moral Education Revisited - Trends in Teaching Right from Wrong Grade 9-LifelongConnors presents a short history of moral education in North America, reviews the changes that occurred during the 1960s, critiques current methods, and then makes suggestions for improvement in both the school and home setting. This paper was presented... -
Multicultural Education for Elementary Students Kindergarten-Grade 8This article offers some practical examples of multicultural learning strategies for elementary and middle-school levels. The elementary school experience is largely practical, hands-on, and sight-based. The example of the words and actions of teachers become... -
Nest Family Entertainment Kindergarten-Grade 10NEST Family Entertainment produces feature-quality animated videos and dramatized audio collections that build positive character traits, spiritual strength and healthy relationships. Features Christian, Biography and Kids audio CDs and DVDs. -
Only by Grace Kindergarten-LifelongTyner explores the foundations of spiritual growth by addressing the question of whether grace and character development can co-exist. He challenges teachers to think about the important role concepts such as grace and works play in character development.... -
Passing on What Really Counts Grade 9-Grade 12This article addresses the question of how Adventist teachers can transmit an understanding of beliefs and values to their students as well as instill a spirit of service and mission to a diverse audience. In order to meet the needs of all students at their... -
Perception of Parental Educational Style, Academic Performance and Intrinsic Religiosity in Middle School Students Grade 5-Grade 8This research sought to determine if there are significant effects of parental educational style, as perceived by the children, on academic performance and intrinsic religiosity in students of Professor Ignacio Carrillo Franco High School, Montemorelos University,... -
Perception of Values Relating to Character Development - A Study of College Students Views on a Seventh-day Adventist Campus TertiaryProblem: The most important concern of Seventh-day Adventists is the proper and fullest development of character. This study investigates perception patterns on character values and factors influencing positive character development held by subjects... -
Perceptions of character education in a Seventh-day Adventist school Grade 12Character education has been viewed by many educators as having significant historical, academic, and social value. Many stakeholders in education argue for character development as a curricular experience. While understanding the degree to which character... -
Personal Characteristics, Affiliation Tendency and Locational Elements as Predictors of Teachers' Attitudes Toward Distinctive Principles of Adventist Education Kindergarten-TertiaryThe purpose of this research was to find out how the tendency of affiliation, personal characteristics and elements of location are some determinants of teachers' attitudes towards the following distinctive principles of Adventist education: Christian education,... -
Plugged In - Christian Media Reviews Preschool-LifelongPlugged In is a Focus on the Family publication designed to equip parents, youth leaders, ministers and teens with essential tools to understand, navigate and impact the culture in which they live. -
Postmodern Religious Educational Philosophy an Oxymoron? Tertiary-LifelongTaylor looks to answer the following questions: "Is a religious educational philosophy relevant or even viable in the postmodern world? Or is a postmodern religious educational philosophy an oxymoron? An incongruous contradiction of terms?" This... -
Potentials Kindergarten-Grade 12Faith development resources to help administrators and teachers assess their endeavors to nurture the faith of their students. These concise documents provide practical, step by step methods to establish, support and deepen specific areas of faith maturity.... -
Protectors or Shapers? Kindergarten-TertiaryIn this TEACH journal article, Patrick challenges educators to discuss the dynamic impact that Christian education has exerted and can continue to exert upon Australian society. This article is one response to that challenge. -
REBIRTH - Virtues and Character Education Tools Grade 1-Grade 12Use this Adventist tool for Christ-centered teaching of 89 virtues and Adventist beliefs that are core to character development. REBIRTH is an acronym for the 7 topics organizing these virtues: Religious, Ethical, Biblical, Individual, Relational, Temporal... -
Religious Value Transmission Among Seventh-day Adventist White American Families - A Cognitive Approach to Parental Values and Relationship as Perceived by Youth Tertiary-LifelongThree research questions were examined: (1) What role does cognitive-attribution play in religious value transmission? (2) Is there a generation gap in the religious values of Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) families? (3) What is the influence of parental support... -
Rick Warren and Ellen G. White on Christian Character Development - An Unexpected Meeting of Minds? Kindergarten-Tertiary"This article examines and discusses how two influential Christian authors from different eras perceive the importance and development of character in the lives of Christian believers. It is a discourse that is intended to offer 'food for thought' to... -
Riding Herd - Developing Character by Allowing Choices Kindergarten-Grade 12Jerry Thomas discusses the relationship between decision making and character development. In an educational setting, guiding young people to make appropriate choices without controlling their lives takes policies that encourage choices, modeling, and discipline.... -
Secret of the Cave Grade 6-Grade 12In this film, a young American boy spends his summer in Ireland and solves the mystery that captivates the entire village. Driven by curiosity and his own search for meaning in life, he faces his fears and discovers the Secret of the Cave. Based on the -
Seeing the World Through Postmodern Eyes Grade 9-Lifelong"Morality is seen as having reached the end of the line. Such fashionable pronouncements cascade from the scientific and academic community, the arts, as well as the entertainment and news media, saturating our society’s view of ethics and morality... -
Self-perception and Perception of the Degree of Internalization of Values in Secondary School Students Grade 9-Grade 12The subject of this research report is the The degree of internalization of values as part of the moral profile of students from grades one to three at a secondary school in Montemorelos,from the perspective of self-perception (what each student thinks... -
Serving and Leading in Schools - A Discussion of Leadership Models and How Australian School Communities Can Benefit Kindergarten-Grade 8"History portrays leaders as people of great power, charisma and prestige. Winston Churchill or George Washington could easily exemplify these types of traits. Servants, on the other hand, are portrayed as obsequious, obedient and lacking in... -
Shall We Dance? Tertiary-Lifelong"Is this indicative of an approaching death to Adventism's unique lifestyle? Perhaps not. Adventism is more than a way of life. Its heart, its foundation, its crown is the gospel of Jesus Christ. It is a living faith. Those who identify Adventism with... -
Shaping Character - Moral Education in the Christian College Tertiary"Arguing that ethics is everybody's business, Arthur Holmes presents in this book a concise survey of moral education - its goals and methods - in the Christian college." Intended for all Christian college teachers, professors, and administrators... -
Speaking of Hope Video Series Grade 7-TertiaryThis series of videos (in Spanish) includes the following titles: Adventists and Mental Health Adventists and Politics Adventists and Marriage Adventists and Postmodernism Adventists and Entertainment Adventists and Abortion Adventists... -
Spirit-Compatible Instruction - Teacher Bulletin Volume 10 Kindergarten-Grade 12Systematic character development from a Christian worldview is central to Adventist education. This Teacher Bulletin resource/article reminds teachers of foundational philosophy and links to quality websites with more character development tools. "Spirit... -
Teaching Ethics Tertiary-LifelongThis article from the JAE special higher education issue addresses why teaching ethics is important and how it should be done. Religion and morality have been separated from the realities of life. Ethical dimensions should be integrated within the context... -
Teaching Ethics - From Reasoning to Responsibility Grade 9-LifelongEthical dilemmas occur daily in classrooms, corporate boardrooms, and legislatures. If "ethics is integral to the fabric of a civil society, should not Christian education be at the forefront in the search to apply biblical principles to everyday living?"... -
Teaching through Parables - Following Jesus Grade 7-LifelongBadenas looks at the question "Why did Jesus choose this particular literary genre of "parables" to convey some of His most important messages?" Badenas also sets a pattern for an eventual use of parables in religious education in our days."... -
Teaching Tolerance Kindergarten-Lifelong"What we don't understand, we tend to fear"--with these words Robert Egbert dissects the characteristics of prejudice, noting that attitudes toward those who are different often stem from parental, peer, and media coaching or influence. Egbert provides... -
Teaching Values Developing a Curriculum Framework for Adventist Schools Tertiary-LifelongKennedy examines the role that the hidden curriculum (moral and spiritual) plays in teaching values. She then goes on to critiquing the curriculum model in the light of Christian educational philosophy and then suggests a framework for developing Christian... -
Television - Terrible or Terrific? Grade 1-LifelongTelevision is neither all good, nor all bad. Arguments are presented for each. -
The Big Picture Kindergarten-LifelongBen Carson shares the overarching philosophy that has shaped his life. This book focuses on the why of success, rather than the how. Carson's goal is to help readers discover God's vision for their lives, reframe their priorities, and inspire... -
The Bully-Free Classroom Kindergarten-Grade 8Kick off your school year with this six week jump start bully-free program presented at the 2012 NAD Teachers Convention. Your students will learn strategies for handling a bully, how to be a supportive by-stander, and all this in the Christian frame work... -
The Case of the Disappearing Diploma...And Its Dramatic Resolution Tertiary-LifelongA former academy principal illustrates the value and power of reconciliation, the two way act of forgiving purposeful or perceived wrongs. He shares the joys of healing and peace that comes as a result of forgiveness. -
The Christ-Centered, Character-Driven School Kindergarten-Grade 12By default, much of the responsibility for teaching values, morals, and ethics has been passed on to schools. Schools, therefore, must become more intentional in teaching and nurturing moral development. This article addresses how schools, along with home... -
The Cultural Identity of Montemorelos University - A Study of Values in the Context of Globalization TertiaryWhat kind of education do men and women of the 21st century need in order to live in the context of globalization? The process of identity construction is often altered by multiple and varied contextual pressures, although education plays a key role in the... -
The Education We Don't Like To Talk About Kindergarten-Grade 12In this article from the JAE special child evangelism issue, a former academy student reminisces about the knowledge she acquired on the school bus. She proposes that controversial topics such as those discussed on school buses should be addressed by teachers,... -
The Experience of Community Service in Mexican Adventist Universities Tertiary-LifelongThe idea of values formation in general, and prosocial values in particular, is of increasing interest to curriculum planners and administrators in higher education. The use of community service as a prosocial training strategy has served universities in recent... -
The Family - Manager of the Being Grade 1-Grade 12The human being belongs to the personal kingdom, not to the animal kingdom. Biblical anthropology typifies the human being by his origin and destiny as a creature belonging to a kingdom different from that of the animal kingdom. The human being is a bearer... -
The Home, the Scriptures and the Moral Formation of the Children 0-2 years-Grade 8At what age does education begin? Children who from their earliest infancy receive from their parents or guardians the precious teachings of the Scriptures in the healthy and spontaneous atmosphere of the home, by precept and by example, by prescription and... -
The New Worship - Straight Talk on Music and the Church KindergartenA book with many practical helps for trying new forms and methods of using music for worship. An honest and inviting style discusses the complex issues of music selection with Christian perspective. Recommended by B. Gillespie. -
The Other Hat - Teaching Discernment in the Twenty-first Century Kindergarten-Grade 12"The 21st century is placing new demands on teachers and schools. Children are growing up in a society that is characterised by exponential change, escalating social issues and everchanging technology. Because of this rapidly changing culture, our students... -
The Role of the Mentor on a Christian Campus Grade 9-LifelongWhat does it mean to be a faithful mentor on a Christian campus today? The path to mentoring and the role of the mentor are also discussed. -
There Arose a Generation That Did Not Remember - The Challenge of Maintaining Distinctively Christian Institutional Cultures in an Era of Change Kindergarten-Tertiary"The preservation and perpetuation of core institutional vision, values, ethos and identity to succeeding generations are critical imperatives that confront all Christian educational organisations. Christian institutions have historically been prone... -
Thinking Straight in a Crooked World Tertiary-LifelongThe way we live is determined by how we think. This article discusses human behaviors and choices that explore this statement. Du Preez talks about the genetic-origin hypotheses of sinful tendencies and predispositions. The mechanical-protection philosophy... -
Thinking Success Kindergarten-Grade 12School administrators with high expectations, positive self-concepts, and specific goals, will greatly improve any school program. Most individuals live up to the expectations others hold for them. School administrators can influence student achievement without... -
Tips - Best Ways to Help Your Kids Handle Peer Pressure Kindergarten-Grade 12Suggestions on how parents can best help their children develop the judgment necessary to determine when to go with the flow and when to walk away. -
Tips - Six Ways to Increase Your Self Esteem Kindergarten-Grade 12Consider these suggestions on how to increase your self esteem - for teachers and students. -
Toward Spiritual Assessment in Seventh-day Adventist Colleges and Universities Tertiary-LifelongThe author responds to Elder Folkenberg's 1997 Total Commitment document by highlighting tensions in higher education that should be addressed in the current interest in spiritual development and assessment. The article explores the distinct roles of scholars... -
Training Young Peacemakers Kindergarten-Grade 12Peacemaking is an essential life skill for students of all ages. Marilyn Fargo addresses how teachers can integrate this important social skill into every aspect of the curriculum by sharing how she successfully implements concepts from The Young Peacemaker,... -
Transfer of Religious Values - Do Young People Accept Parental Standards? Grade 9-Grade 12How likely are children to accept the religious values of their parents and authority figures and to build them into their own value systems? Report of a study comparing the stated values of Seventh-day Adventist youth with those of their parents. Facilitating... -
Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions - Why Children Should Be Your Church's #1 Priority Kindergarten-Grade 12Few parents and church leaders realize how critical it is to start developing a child's biblical worldview from the very earliest years of life. George Barna shares profiles of churches which are effectively ministering to children and winning the war against... -
Turning Students on to Community Service Kindergarten-TertiaryEvery student should take from his/her school experience a solid grasp of academics and a desire to give something back to society. Volunteering changes students and helps them grasp that altruism brings its own rewards. It enables the student to see the connection... -
Using the Church's Ethics Statements in Your Classroom Grade 9-LifelongThis article shares a variety of ways for Adventist students and teachers to use the position statements generated by the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists in Adventist... -
Values Education and Faith Formation - A Neat Fit or More? Kindergarten-Grade 12“This article explores character development and its relationship to faith formation to determine if they are mutually exclusive or inextricably linked.” Christian connects “Values Education” to a God-centered worldview and student... -
Values Literacy Program for Children in Extra Basic Processes Preschool-Grade 3Over the years, worldwide, it has been observed how the socio-cultural problems of each country bring with them diverse consequences, directly affecting the vulnerable population, especially children and young people who are the future of the world. The research... -
Values, Manners, and Fundamental Beliefs Newsletter Kindergarten-Grade 8This Indiana Conference teacher newsletter features Christian values, manners at school, and Adventist fundamental beliefs, with brief thoughts on Adventist heritage, creative Sabbath activities, family healthy lifestyle and eating habits, events to remember/celebrate... -
Values, Worldview, and Faith - How Can Adventist Educators Pass Them On? Kindergarten-TertiaryHow can educators pass on unique Adventist values, worldview, and faith? Julie Stefani outlines nine criteria educators use to determine whether values education in their school environment is successful. Stefani also references Stephen Covey's Principle-Centered... -
VG1 Perspectives on Values - A Project Affirmation Publication Kindergarten-Grade 12This book contains essays from distinguished educators and ministers on values. Find out how values are formed, how they are changed, and how they form a vital foundation to a Christ-centered life. -
VG1 Shall We Dance - Rediscovering Christ-Centered Standards Grade 7-TertiaryRecommended reading for anyone discipling Christian youth and young adults in home, church or school settings. Findings from the Valuegenesis 1 study provide the platform for discussion of standards re dance, music, movies or film viewing, sex, alcohol and... -
VG1 Teaching Values Tertiary-LifelongThis book is designed for anyone working towards the faith development of young people, drawing on the first North American Valuegenesis study. Filled with specific suggestions for hours of classroom activities, using a careful and complete approach to learning... -
VG2 Once Upon a Time: What Valuegenesis says about the quality of Adventist schools Kindergarten-LifelongThe NAD second wave of faith maturity research provided interesting insights of students into the positive attributes of Adventist schools. These center on the themes of quality teaching, Adventist values, and school climate influences. -
VG2 Ten Years Later - A Study of Two Generations Grade 7-TertiaryWhat are the "big" things discovered in research about Adventist youth? This books shares topics such as: Focusing on Teens; Valuegenesis and the Journey of Faith; Loyalty and the Content of Faith; Personal Piety and the Quest for Spiritual Life;... -
We Can Keep Them in the Church Kindergarten-LifelongWhat keeps young people in the church? A sense of belonging. In this compilation, Myrna Tetz and Gary L. Hopkins share action driven stories, interviews, and personal testimonies of how to make a difference in the lives of young people. Each story emphasizes... -
We're Hurting Our Kids by Robbing Them of Responsibility for Their Actions Kindergarten-Grade 12This article encourages those in authority to take responsibility and encourage accountability and discipline when needed. -
Welcome Baby Project PreschoolThe Welcome Baby Project seeks to facilitate gentle interaction between caring church members and parents of a newborn by welcoming the new arrival with a Welcome Baby Greeting Card, and a monthly Welcome Baby Newsletter. The Welcome... -
What I ‘C’ is a Crucial Tool in our Schools Kindergarten-Grade 8Critical thinking, compassion, contemplation and celebration are important attributes of authentic Christianity that should be fostered in our students. Make Jesus Real is "a school-based values education project, a philosophy for a whole school,... -
What is a Hero Webquest Grade 5-Grade 8What is a true hero? This interactive online learning project will encourage students to think more closely about who really is a hero, and learn about some Christian heros. -
What Makes a School Christian? Kindergarten-LifelongOn a Christian campus every worker, including support personnel, should communicate visible concern for the present and eternal interests of each student. For students to learn the values of efficiency, cooperation, punctuality, and diligence, their work supervisors... -
Which Program to be Elaborated in Order to Teach Character to Rwandan Children After Genocide Grade 1-Grade 12"The legacy of the civil war and genocide in Rwanda includes many orphans and thousands of children who have experienced untold horrors. These children are the future leaders of the country, but many are homeless and living in extreme poverty. The trauma... -
Who I Am Bible Study Grade 8-Grade 12In this one page Bible study activity personal identity is found in what scripture says. Room is given for a reflective response. -
Who is My Neighbor? How to Teach Caring to Academy Students Grade 9-Grade 12article describes the Student Esteem Program (StEP) that consists of peer counseling, peer tutoring, peer mediation, and student support groups. At each level, the students receive ongoing training to be group leaders. -
Whose Character? Which Virtues? Grade 1-LifelongThis article explores the imperatives of character education by providing a brief historical overview of secular and Adventist education as well as the ways it can be taught in the classroom. It offers a list of ideas to show how Bible stories can be used... -
Why Teach Social Studies? Kindergarten-Grade 12In analyzing social studies teaching, educators must ask what values they want to convey to students and whether the current curriculum meets these goals. The curriculum and guidelines for the K-8 social studies curriculum from the Organization of American... -
Windows on God's World - Glimpses of the Creator through His Handiwork Grade 4-LifelongA great worship text for classroom or home. Each devotional story share an object lesson from nature. From the holy cross toad to the grizzly bear, students are engaged in reading, sharing, and catching glimpses of the Creator through his handiwork. Used copies... -
Worship.com Grade 7-LifelongVisit this site for thought provoking articles, discussions, and great links to praise music and worship services. -
Your Story Hour Preschool-Grade 8 New!!Website home of radio show Your Story Hour. Additional resources include Clubhouse magazine; ordering information for Bible story, literary, historical, and other true life digital files and CDs; recorded books; and Adventures in the Holy Bible, (free,... -
Youth Specialties Grade 7-LifelongFor over 50 years, Youth Specialties has trained, equipped, and encouraged Christian youth workers. They have yearly training seminars, videos, and internet support, reaching over 100,000 youth workers every year. The website contains links to the listserv,...