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resources for planning, teaching and assessing learning experiences
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Adventist Curriculum Standards - NAD Journey to Excellence Essential Elements Kindergarten-Grade 12Include these J2E standard numbers in your lesson/unit/course plans for easy referencing, or look up the abbreviations found in instructional plans available through CIRCLE. The Journey to Excellence (J2E) education goals and essential core elements are listed... -
Philosophy of Adventist Education - GC Working Policy 2003 Preschool-LifelongThe Seventh-day Adventist Philosophy of Education statement serves as a guideline for Adventist educational institutions world-wide. This includes sections entitled: Premises; Rationale; Aims and Mission; Agencies of Education (home, local and world church,... -
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,... -
A Biblical Foundation Course Design Model That Works - Teaching Millennials in Higher Education Tertiary-LifelongThis article explains the importance of incorporating a biblical worldview across all courses in higher education. It describes seven steps for developing courses that contain a biblical worldview, including detailed instructions and figures showing examples... -
A Course Development Plan On the Integration of Faith Values, and Learning Tertiary-Lifelong"What is integration of faith, values, and learning? How can it be achieved? This paper addresses these questions through a course development plan for pre-service and in-service preparation of teachers at all levels." This paper was presented at... -
Addressing the Needs of the Non-Traditional Learner LifelongNontraditional learner needs must be addressed by colleges and universities. Higher education has changed due to the fewer students between the ages of 18-22 and the rapidly changing job market, which requires retraining and advanced training. Institutions... -
Adventist Business Curricula - Taking Mission to Market Tertiary-LifelongHow can Adventist colleges and universities revise their business curricula in the New Millennium? Adventist business programs should identify core values, enrich the curriculum, and meet market needs. -
Adventist Teacher Education: Our Agony and Our Ecstasy Tertiary-LifelongThis article from the JAE special higher education issue states that educators have been planless in teacher education and followed minimum state standards instead of designing programs and methodologies to fulfill long-range educational and research objectives.... -
An Adventist Curriculum Needs Assessment - A Global Survey of Secondary School Teachers Grade 9-LifelongA 2005 survey of 837 Seventh-day Adventist high school or secondary teachers in 12 world divisions researched the following questions: 1. How do Adventist secondary teachers perceive the philosophy of integrating faith in learning? How, if at all, are... -
Art Curriculum Framework SPD Grade 5-Grade 12An essential curriculum development tool for Christian secondary schools, this downloadable framework outlines the Adventist philosophy, values and principles, and shows teachers how valuing, thinking and other learning skills can be taught from a Christian... -
Biblical Worldview Integration Guide Kindergarten-TertiaryPurchase this practical reference tool for teachers seeking assistance in helping students to recognize the connections between specific academics and the bigger picture of a biblical worldview. This task is the very heart of Christian education. Biblical... -
Business Studies Curriculum Framework SPD Grade 7-Grade 12An essential curriculum development tool for Christian secondary schools, this downloadable framework outlines the Adventist philosophy, values and principles, and shows how valuing, thinking and other learning skills can be taught from a Christian viewpoint. -
Computing Studies Curriculum Framework SPD Grade 5-Grade 12An essential curriculum development tool for Christian secondary schools, this downloadable framework outlines the Adventist philosophy, values and principles, and shows teachers how valuing, thinking and other learning skills can be taught from a Christian viewpoint in this subject. -
Creating a 21st Century Curriculum for Adventist Secondary Schools Tertiary-LifelongThis article outlines the formation and function of the Curriculum Futures Commission, as well as its processes for giving study to an improved Adventist secondary school curriculum. It also outlines the initial recommendations, the purpose and function of... -
Creating Units of Study Using an Adventist Biblical Foundation Design Model Preschool-Grade 12This 2018 NAD convention workshop shared a "step-by-step model to design units of study from a biblical foundation. Here is a practical model to assist teachers with unit planning from a biblical foundation and then connecting to that foundation... -
Curriculum Frameworks for Adventist Secondary Schools in SPD Grade 7-Grade 12Essential curriculum development tools for Christian secondary schools, these downloadable frameworks outline the Adventist philosophy, values and principles, and show teachers how valuing, thinking and other learning skills can be taught from a Christian... -
Curriculum, Didactics, Educational Processes and Practices Grade 12-TertiaryThis research problem sought to determine, based on a set of factors related to the processes and outcomes for curriculum modification and through a review of the relevant literature, what are the current operating conditions in 1998 that characterize the... -
Design & Technology Curriculum Framework SPD Grade 5-Grade 12An essential curriculum development tool for Christian secondary schools, this downloadable framework outlines the Adventist philosophy, values and principles, and shows teachers how valuing, thinking and other learning skills can be taught from a Christian viewpoint in this subject. -
Developing a masters degree program - A case study in organizational operation and development TertiaryThe present study addressed the experience of Avondale College in developing the M.Ed. (curriculum) English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, recognising that this was an integrated part of a larger program of course expansion undertaken by the College at... -
Discipline-Based Art Education - A Fresh Approach to Teaching Art Kindergarten-Grade 12Learn what discipline-based art education is and why it is a good idea in Adventist education. "DBAE not only helps beginning art students to develop a more focused way of art production, but also enables them to appreciate art criticism, history, and... -
Do Adventist Boarding Academies Offer Balanced Education? Grade 9-Grade 12This article examines the curricula of the 40 Adventist residence academies in the continental USA that were in operation during the 1979-1980 school year to ascertain how well and in what way they are fulfilling their educational task. -
Do We Hold Learning in Contempt? Kindergarten-Lifelong"At every level of the church's structure, education needs to be given the highest priority. To sacrifice academic quality is to cut at the very roots of responsible Christian education. To do it in the name of religion is shocking. Schweitzer was thinking... -
Do Your Students Have a Time Deficit? A Survey of Boarding Academies Grade 9-Grade 12Eugene Rau shares a recent study on time scheduling in Adventist boarding academies. Approximately 55 administrators and 2000 students in grades 10-12 were surveyed in the areas of homework, leisure time, sleep, health, and religious experiences. Possible... -
Educating Academy Students for Multicultural Society Grade 9-Grade 12What can a school and its faculty do to create an atmosphere that goes beyond tolerance to acceptance and close fellowship among different races and cultures? It requires careful planning by administration and faculty, a philosophy that all have been created... -
Eine Grundsatzerklarung zur Erziehungsphilosophie Preschool-LifelongThe Philosophy of Seventh-day Adventist Education statement serves as a guideline for Adventist educational institutions world-wide. This includes sections entitled: Premises; Rationale; Aims and Mission; Agencies of Education (home, local and world church,... -
Ellen White and the Harmonious Development Concept TertiaryFifty quotations from Ellen White mentioning “harmonious development” were studied to gain a greater understanding of her meaning of that phrase. Taylor includes practical implementation techniques for increasing harmonious development in curricular... -
Enlarging the Vision - Interdisciplinary Studies in the Arts Kindergarten-LifelongWhat is being done in schools and colleges to train the eyes and ears of the youth to see and hear and appreciate the visual and auditory world? College students today have little appreciation, understanding or knowledge of the arts. The arts and other human... -
Foreign Languages: An Imperative for Adventist Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12Foreign language study is an imperative for Adventist colleges and universities. Adventist mission and evangelistic tradition provides adequate reason for promoting foreign languages in the curriculum. The renewed challenge is maintaining the balance between... -
Geography Curriculum Framework SPD Grade 5-Grade 12An essential curriculum development tool for Christian secondary schools, this downloadable framework outlines the Adventist philosophy, values and principles, and shows teachers how valuing, thinking and other learning skills can be taught from a Christian... -
Geography Education: A Critical Need Kindergarten-LifelongThis JAE article discusses the importance of and need for geography education at all levels of the Adventist educational system. The Adventist church cannot properly conduct its world-wide, God-given responsibilities if its young people are never seriously... -
Getting to the Core - Redesigning the General Education Curriculum Tertiary-LifelongThis article outlines the need for, the benefits of, a description of, and the process for developing a coherent general education curriculum at the undergraduate level in Adventist colleges. It also suggests the aims of a restructured core curriculum, an... -
Growing in Faith: A New Elementary Bible Curriculum for Australia and New Zealand Tertiary-LifelongThis article explains the essence of the new Bible curriculum for Australia and New Zealand and shows how its emphasis on faith development differs from traditional approaches to teaching Bible. Don Roy outlines the elements that comprise this teaching and... -
Hearing the Silence Tertiary-LifelongAdding women's and black studies to the college curriculum helps to fill in the gaps in the traditional curriculum. These studies ask questions such as what is the nature of artistic 'greatness'? What social conditions have enabled artists to pursue their... -
Helping Students Appreciate the Contributions of Minorities Kindergarten-Grade 12This article gives special attention to ways to integrate black history into the social-studies curriculum. Recommendations given will facilitate an ongoing study of black history and heritage. Suggestions are divided into primary, intermediate, and upper... -
Helping Your Students Learn to Manage Money Kindergarten-Grade 8This article describes the "Partners with God" curriculum materials for math grades 1-8, developed by Southeastern California Conference Office of Education to teach Christian money management, including tithing. -
Highschool Textbook Supplements SSD Grade 5-Grade 12Adventist teachers' handbooks for integrating faith and values. These are practical guides with a variety of approaches to teaching key values, illustrations and examples. Separate booklets are available for each subject, including: Art, Business, Computer,... -
History Curriculum Framework SPD Grade 5-Grade 12An essential curriculum development tool for Christian secondary schools, this downloadable framework outlines the Adventist philosophy, values and principles, and shows teachers how valuing, thinking and other learning skills can be taught from a Christian... -
Industrial Arts Survey: Opinions, Status, Future Grade 9-Grade 12This article from the JAE special technology and education issue reports on a survey of industrial arts education in SDA academies in the U.S. -
Integrating Teen Witnessing into the Curriculum Tertiary-LifelongThe article shows how Great Lakes Academy integrates witnessing options into the curriculum by offering classes for credit. It provides examples of how they have done this as well as the success that has resulted. -
Interaction, Service, and Outreach Grade 9-Grade 12A unique curriculum proposal for an interaction, service, and outreach program for Adventist secondary schools. Guidelines for implementation and samples of projects and scheduling for physical education, math, geography, Bible classes and all-school projects... -
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: Global Trends in Adventist Education Kindergarten-LifelongHumberto Rasi discusses several trends in Adventist education such as academic quality, parental involvement, teacher accountability, enrollment, spirituality and biblical values, service orientation, missionary service, strategic planning, innovation, and... -
Journey to Excellence Overview Text - J2E Kindergarten-Grade 12The Journey to Excellence initiative provided a framework guiding Adventist education in North America into the 21st century. The outcomes are worth considering still in strategic planning. A pdf version is also available. -
Lake Union K-2 Program Manual Kindergarten-Grade 2A manual outlining the philosophy and criteria for the establishment of a K-2 Seventh-day Adventist program, is accessible online. It includes general Lake Union requirements pertaining to K, 1 and 2, and specific considerations for this combined grouping.... -
Launching a Program of Individualized Math Instruction Kindergarten-Grade 12The purpose of this article in the JAE special math issue is to provide a model for individualization in math instruction that caters to the uniqueness of each child. Advice given is designed to assist teachers in implementing a model that will help children... -
Lively Science Teaching for Multigrade Classrooms Kindergarten-Grade 12This article from the JAE special science issue suggests that teachers who are responsible for science instruction of several or all grades should develop a program that meets the needs of the students without exceeding the teacher's energy. Teachers should... -
Making Change for the 21st Century - AE21 Tertiary-LifelongThis article provides the philosophical premise for Adventist Education for the 21st Century (AE21), a curriculum initiative designed to produce change in curriculum, design, and instruction within the Adventist educational system in North America. -
Making Education Work Kindergarten-Grade 12The combined efforts of school and home as well as reading, phonics, math, writing, science, and homework are important areas in which schools can make education work. A discussion of the U.S. Department of Education's "What Works: Research About Teaching... -
Master Planning: A Design for the Future Kindergarten-LifelongHow to develop a master plan that provides for future planning. A good master plan should reflect the institution's mission, educational program, land use, and facility development. A master plan format is presented. Campus design must take into account various... -
Mathematics Curriculum Framework SPD Grade 5-Grade 12An essential curriculum development tool for Christian secondary schools, this downloadable framework outlines the Adventist philosophy, values and principles, and shows teachers how valuing, thinking and other learning skills can be taught from a Christian... -
Mission Realized - Observations on Creating a Unique Academic Program Grade 9-TertiaryLearn how the International Rescue and Relief Program operates at Union College and how to start such an academic program on your campus. -
Needs Assessment: A Valuable Tool for Educators Kindergarten-LifelongConducting a needs assessment is crucial to evaluating whether lesson/unit goals and objectives have been met, and this article offers guidelines for doing so, along with ways to tailor lesson plans to the needs and abilities of a given classroom using a required... -
New Strategies for Training Teachers Tertiary-LifelongThis article presents brief descriptions of four five-year teacher education programs, with follow-up reports and conclusions. Allegheny College, the University of Kansas, the University of Florida, and the University of New Hampshire are the colleges and... -
Observations About Teacher Education Tertiary-LifelongAn examination of issues directly related to the preservice education of teachers dealt with in the National Commission on Excellence in Education report "A Nation at Risk: The Imperative for Educational Reform." Issues include competency, a grasp... -
On Becoming a Global Village Kindergarten-Grade 12Multicultural curriculum in Adventist schools. Multicultural education is crucial for social and spiritual development. Classroom planning, the curriculum, and criteria for textbooks are key issues. Helping teachers to learn the skills of becoming more sensitive... -
Online Education at Montemorelos University: A Story of Change and Commitment Tertiary-LifelongThis article shares the story of distance learning at Montemorelos University, from the establishment of the University Internet Team to the creation of the Office for E-learning Design and the e42 Platform. -
Parents’ Perceptions of Their Involvement in Curriculum Development at Secondary School - A Case Study in the Philippines Grade 9-Grade 12"While parents are one of the stakeholders of learners’ education, they do not participate in curriculum development even at the school level. This lack of parents’ participation has negative impacts on teaching and learning and the future... -
Plotting the Course - The Nature and Scope of College Syllabi TertiaryExactly what should a syllabus contain? Developing an acceptable syllabus is a multi-step process. It should include objectives, student activities, course requirements, and resources and references. -
Portal Da Educacao - South American Division Education Webpage Kindergarten-Grade 12Education portal for the South American Division, available in Spanish and Portuguese. This includes information about schools and curriculum guides for the following subjects: Art, Biology, Science, Religion, Philosophy, Physics, Geography, History, English,... -
Profile 1987 - Curriculum and Instruction in Adventist Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12The 1987 Profile of Teacher Concerns, one of the most comprehensive research studies of Adventist elementary and secondary school teachers in the North American Division, aimed to determine which curriculum concerns of teachers required the most urgent attention.... -
Profile 1991 - Curriculum and Teaching in Adventist Schools Tertiary-LifelongThis article outlines the process, results and four recommendations of the third North American Division survey of elementary and secondary teachers. Results discuss the following areas: the research significance, respondents' profiles, problem areas in elementary... -
Profile 1993 - Curriculum and Teaching in Adventist Elementary and Seconary Schools Grade 1-Grade 12This article shares the results from the fourth biennial poll of North American Division K-12 educators. It focuses on teaching, testing, technology, and textbooks and in some instances compares the results with prior surveys. -
Profile 1995 - Curriculum and Instruction in North American Schools Grade 1-Grade 12In this article researcher Brantley details the process and results of the Profile '95 survey of NAD educators. A synopsis of what has been learned in previous surveys (1987-1993), as well as a comparison in some areas with the 1995 findings, is presented. -
Profile 1997 - Curriculum and Instruction in North American Schools Tertiary-LifelongThis article shares what has been learned between 1987 and 1995 and explains the process and findings of the Profile '97 Survey as well as FACT (Focus on Adventist Curriculum and Trends for the 21st Century). It covers Multicultural Education, the use of effective... -
Profile 1999 - Curriculum and Instruction in North American Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12The author details the process and results of the Profile '99 survey of NAD educators. A synopsis of what has been learned in previous surveys (1987-1997), as well as a comparison in some areas with the 1999 findings, is presented. Detailed attention is given... -
Profile 2001 - Curriculum and Instruction in North American Schools Grade 1-Grade 12Review results from the eighth biennial survey of Adventist educators regarding curriculum and instruction in North American schools. Important findings regarding purposes, plans, practices and products are included, with thought-provoking implications for... -
Profile 2004 - K12 Teacher Perceptions of Adventist Curriculum Kindergarten-Grade 12This is the second article reporting on the Profile 2004 study of educators in the North American Division. Results of the Profile studies help administrators, teachers, and teacher educators to better understand one another's perceptions of curriculum and... -
Profile 2004 - NADCC Full Report Kindergarten-Grade 8Read the complete Profile 2004 research report as presented to the NAD Curriculum Committee and to the American Educational Research Association. Results of the Profile studies help administrators, teachers, and teacher educators to better understand one... -
Putting Education to Work: Cooperative Education at Columbia Union College TertiaryRichard Moyers describes how cooperative education can be adapted and implemented at an Adventist college. Columbia Union College's work-study program available to students in the form of cooperative education. The history of cooperative education at CUC is... -
Re-Visioning General Education - The La Sierra Experience Tertiary-LifelongThe authors share the process and product of La Sierra's revised general education curriculum. They also outline the background, time-line for this university curriculum implementation, the community service component, and some observations made along the... -
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... -
Reclaiming the Vision of Adventist Education Tertiary-LifelongThe author presents a range of problems in American higher education in general, relating to a lack of community and mission, and presents recommendations from the Carnegie Foundations' study on higher education to alleviate these and other problems. He suggests... -
Revitalizing Home Economics Grade 9-LifelongHow can educators refute the arguments favoring elimination of home economics and revitalize the subject at the same time? Ideas include embarking on a public relations campaign, building faculty and administrative support, considering a name change, reorganizing... -
Scriptural Foundations for Academic Disciplines - A Biblical Theme Approach Kindergarten-Grade 12This article introduces twelve "biblical themes that provide relevant scriptural foundations for curriculum in Seventh-day Adventist education." Learn how each theme was constructed. Consider examples of how these themes can be applied in the teaching/learning... -
Shaping Curriculum in an Adventist College TertiaryThe Adventist system of higher education is a response to the secularism and naturalism that dominates the disciplines. It aims to enhance liberal studies by endowing them with eternal and temporal significance. The curriculum, materials, methods and faculty... -
Sharing Resources Kindergarten-LifelongCIRCLE, the Curriculum and Instruction Resource Center Linking Educators, connects those who have resources with those who need them anytime, anywhere. Sponsored by the North American Division (NAD) and General Conference Department of Education, it... -
Some Perspectives on Contemporary Mathematics Standards Kindergarten-Grade 12This article presents an overview of current mathematical standards, summarizes arguments for and against standards, and presents views on whether the current standards are compatible with Biblical principles within a Seventh-day Adventist educational setting.... -
Startup.com - The Pilot for AE21 Distributed Education Kindergarten-Grade 12This article describes the background to and the launching of AE21 Small School Distance Learning Pilot, which provides Adventist students, regardless of geographic boundaries, access to Adventist education. -
STEM Down the Track - Two Christian Schools' Further Experiences Kindergarten-Grade 12"Students’ perceptions of what STEM is and how it has been implemented in their schools is reported in this paper. Students were asked in focus groups about what STEM is and how they had seen the progress their two respective schools had made... -
Striving for Excellence When Circumstances Work Against It Kindergarten-Grade 12Bradfield addresses popular misconceptions and myths about school improvement. Shared are significant observations about what makes a school successful, even in difficult circumstances, along with the administrators -
Study Groups in Schools - A Collegial Way to Improve your Teaching Kindergarten-Grade 12Study groups are very effective in helping teachers build community and collaborate. Comprised of 3-6 people working together to implement common training, these groups focus on curriculum and instruction rather than administrative matters. While a public... -
Teaching Junior-High Students About Careers Grade 7-Grade 12Ideas, projects, and applications for teaching junior-high students about careers. The best way to teach about careers is to ask students themselves to explore and develop questions relating to career awareness. Questions students need to address: Who am I?... -
Teaching Science in the Multigrade Classroom Kindergarten-Grade 12How a multigrade teacher developed a new science curriculum that incorporated her teaching methods for other classes. Topics were selected, objectives listed, and specific activities listed. How each unit was introduced and evaluated is discussed. From the... -
Teaching Sexuality in the Context of Christian Values Grade 10-Grade 12Sexuality is inherently human. While reproduction is an essentially biological phenomenon, sexuality encompasses biological, but also psycho-affective and social aspects. It constitutes a fundamental part of the human personality, which it accompanies from... -
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... -
Technology and General Education Tertiary-LifelongStudents must gain knowledge about the design and function of technological systems in order to understand technology and control it for everyone's benefit. Education needs to become more technologically relevant. As general education attempts to train students... -
Technology Education: Integrating New Approaches Kindergarten-LifelongThis article from the JAE special technology and education issue suggests what is important in the training of people to function in a technological society. -
Technology for Elementary Students Kindergarten-Grade 8This article from the JAE special technology and education issue discusses the importance of technology education in elementary school. -
The Australian Curriculum - A Look Through the Lens of Christian Education Kindergarten-Grade 12"The development of the Australian Curriculum is an ambitious task that involves meeting the needs of a large range of interest groups, each with its underlying philosophy and conceptualisation of what constitutes an effective and viable curriculum. The... -
The Challenge of Growth - Managing the Expansion of Adventist Education Around the World Kindergarten-LifelongGC Education Director Dulan explains the structure of the Adventist education system. A case study approach introduces the challenges to the growth of Adventist higher education programs of study, and encourages greater cooperation from institutions in following... -
The Christian Religious Education Syllabi for Secondary Schools - An Adventist Assessment and a Proposal Grade 9-LifelongBalyage discusses the teaching of Christian Religious Education in secondary schools in some African Countries (especially in Uganda and Kenya). The syllabi used and their implications on the learner's faith in the Bible are discussed. Balyage proposes "ways... -
The Quality School Curriculum Grade 1-Grade 12Developing a Quality Curriculum is an important component of the Quality School. The article's author provides explanations, reasons and examples of getting students to demonstrate what they have learned, using word-processing skills, and testing at a Quality... -
Training in Up-to-Date Careers in Home Economics Grade 9-LifelongThe crisis in academy-level home economics has created a demand at the college/university level for programs leading to a wider variety of careers in the area. Student interest in home economics has become more specialized. Examples of job opportunities within... -
Transformation by Design - A Curriculum Development Resource for Christian Schools Preschool-Grade 12This handbook is "designed to help you develop curriculum from a biblical perspective. This resource has been developed by a team of expert and experienced Christian educators from around Australia. It provides a model for developing curriculum in direct... -
Turning a School Around Kindergarten-Grade 12A look at the issues in the turn-around of South Lancaster Academy. These issues are believed to be common to any branch of Adventist education and include bill collection, affordable academic programs, and the role of the principal in a K-12 school. Solutions... -
Using Curriculum Frameworks to Build Faith in Secondary Students Tertiary-LifelongThis article describes the SPD frameworks as faith integrating curriculum development tools. Each subject-specific document shows how Christian values and faith can be integrated with academic learning. The author explains the process of writing these frameworks,... -
Using Extracurricular Activities to Boost Your School's Enrollment Kindergarten-LifelongWhile location, faculty, academics, and spiritual tone are important recruiting elements, extra curricular activities remain an enticing factor for prospective college students. Music, drama, sports, athletics, and ministry teams are effective ways of involving... -
VAMPIRE Curriculum Development Model Preschool-LifelongPaul Brantley's curriculum development model succinctly packs a series of key words into acronyms that form a whole (VAMPIRE) that is easy to remember, and use as a checklist in developing curriculum at any level. -
What Adventist Colleges are Looking for in Academy Graduates Tertiary-LifelongThis article shared the top 10 traits identified by faculty polled at Pacific Union College, Southern Adventist University, and La Sierra University, in 2006. Essential traits for college success were listed as: proficiency in the fundamental tools of reading,... -
Writing Across the Curriculum: The Accent is on Learning Kindergarten-LifelongInvolving teachers from every discipline in teaching writing offers a workable means of improving the quality of student writing. The goal of writing is to communicate effectively and efficiently. A cross-disciplinary writing program will have wider appeal...