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    A Biblical Foundation Course Design Model That Works - Teaching Millennials in Higher Education Tertiary-Lifelong
    This 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...

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    A Character-Driven and Brain Compatible Classroom Tertiary-Lifelong
    This 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...

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    A No-Paper Day Kindergarten-Grade 12
    A multigrade teacher shares how to implement a no-paper day each week. This is a day where students learn but the teacher doesn't have to take home papers to grade for the day. The author shares ideas for how to teach math, reading, Bible, language, spelling,...

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    A Thematic Approach to the Book of Job - Pedagogical Implications Grade 11-Lifelong
    "This essay uses the thematic approach to the study of the book of Job. It endeavors 1) to analyze its themes 2) to draw implications for the Christian teacher and for effective Christian teaching and 3) to suggest some activities that will make English...

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    AIIAS INFO Journal Grade 1-Lifelong
    International Forum (INFO) is a multidisciplinary academic journal published biannually since 1998 by the AIIAS School of Graduate Studies. Archived online, download research reports, discussions of contemporary issues, instructional materials, and book reviews.

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    American History Alive! Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This article from the JAE special social studies, history, and geography issue suggests ideas for bringing American history to life. History classes should create memories, include both content and skills, help students discover unique perspectives on Adventism,...

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    An Overview of the Theory of Multiple Intelligences Kindergarten-Lifelong
    This article from the Multiple Intelligences (MI) issue of JAE gives a brief history and background of the MI theory. There are differences between learning styles and MI: 1) MI was developed through scientific research rather than observation; 2) intelligences...

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    Authentic Assessment: Try the Third Option Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Whether or not teachers should use authentic assessment goes beyond a simple 'yes' or 'no' answer. Many teachers feel authentic assessment means throwing away the grade book and paper-pencil tests. This article demonstrates how teachers can choose the elements...

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    Beyond Cooperative Learning: Building a Learning Community Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This article from the special JAE issue on cooperative learning states that a classroom needs to become a Christian learning community where students are involved together in learning and developing character. The author shares how this can be achieved by...

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    Bringing Powerful Teaching to the Small School Kindergarten-Grade 10
    Larry Burton shares his experiences in using many instructional strategies in a one-room school. Implementing these strategies can lead to what the author calls "instructional empowerment." Models of Teaching (MOT) strategies discussed include: Synetics;...

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    Classrooms Alive! Using Integrated Thematic Teaching Kindergarten-Grade 8
    This article shares the excitement that comes with trying new teaching strategies. Bored with the same old lesson plans, worksheet, and rote learning, Tom and Kathy Roosma found themselves ready to leave teaching. However, after attending a Whole Language...

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    Companionship and Communication -- The Key to Successful Teaching Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Teachers gain their students' confidence and love through companionship and communication, the keys to successful teaching. Good teacher-student relationships are established outside the classroom. The author shares ways that she builds relationships and shares...

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    Cooperative Education Necessary Tool for Teaching and Learning Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This article from the special JAE issue on cooperative learning shows how important cooperative learning is in the classroom. Cooperative learning has shown measurable results in the following areas: higher achievement; improved critical thinking; increased...

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    Cooperative Learning Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This article defines cooperative learning, what makes it an effective teaching strategy, and how suitable it is for the Christian classroom. The author supports his discussion with current research on cooperative learning, and provides suggestions on how to...

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    Cooperative Learning - An Alternative to Lecturing in College Tertiary-Lifelong
    This article from the special JAE issue on cooperative learning shows how cooperative learning can be used effectively in college. The author gives practical suggestions on getting started and along with a sample class period outline, explains several simple...

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    Cooperative Learning - Setting the Stage for Faith and Learning in the Classroom Tertiary-Lifelong
    Gaikwad shares "specifics of cooperative learning...to bring awareness among educators." The author also highlights the faith and learning benefits of this approach in a Christian classroom." This paper was presented at the 18th Institute...

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    Driving the Data in our Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Read the presentation for this 2018 NAD convention breakout session, which was "designed to help participants to understand the necessity of data driven instruction based on meaningful curricula, distinguish various assessment data to identify clear and...

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    Educating the Gifted and Talented Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Is there a difference between gifted and high achieving students? This 2006 NAD Teachers Convention presentation provides realistic approaches, ideas, and resources to support the gifted child in your K-8 classroom. This includes two handouts: Questioning...

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    Effective online instructional design as perceived by teachers and students in selected private colleges and universities Tertiary
    The main purpose of this study was to identify effective instructional design practices for fully online courses, and the factors associated with them, in integration of faith and learning is practiced.

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    Emergent Language in 3-5 year-olds Preschool-Kindergarten
    This 2006 NAD Teacher Convention PPT presentation focuses on the language of pre-school children and provides teachers with tools for developing early literacy skills.

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    Empirical development of an instructional product and its impact on mastery of geometry concepts Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Problem: Relatively poor levels of mathematical thinking among American school children have been identified as a major issue over the past half century. Many efforts have been made to increase the mathematics performance of children in schools. Additionally,...

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    Encouraging Active Learning Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The question 'What is Active Teaching and Active Learning?' is asked and answered in this article. Active teaching engages the students in learning. Five techniques are discussed: Inductive Reasoning (List, Group, Label); Think, Pair-Share; Write, Pair-Share;...

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    Encouraging Students to Ask Questions About Their Faith Grade 7-Grade 12
    An academy Bible teacher reports on a four-part grades 9-10 assignment in which students attend and report on worship services of other religions or denominations. The author concluded, after asking what is expected of a good teacher and how should a teacher...

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    Enrolled or Engaged? Teacher Mediation Makes the Difference Kindergarten-Lifelong
    "The amount of learning and personal development a student experiences is directly proportional to the quantity and quality of his or her involvement in the school program." Citing research, Herrington outlines how and why experiential learning (experience...

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    Environmental Education: Teaching Stewardship to College Students Tertiary
    In spite of the belief that Jesus will soon return, Adventists have the responsibility to care for the earth and to teach students to be stewards and environmentally aware. Environmental science studies the interaction between human interests and the environment....

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    Finding Multiple Intelligences in High School Literature Grade 9-Grade 12
    This article from the Multiple Intelligences (MI) issue of JAE includes ideas for teaching upper academy level literature using MI theory and techniques. Also included in this article are examples of projects produced by the author

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    First Steps in Cooperative Learning Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This article from the special JAE issue on cooperative learning shares how teachers acquire knowledge about and implement cooperative learning techniques in their classrooms. In addition to being trained by competent instructors, teachers interested in cooperative...

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    Flipping Your Classroom, Personalized Learning - Practical Strategies and Ideas Kindergarten-Grade 8
    "Flipped classrooms and web content and tools provide the opportunity to personalize learning for each of your students. Design more creative, interactive activities during class." Learn how with the presentation from this 2018 NAD convention workshop.

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    Getting Students to Think - Using Questions Effectively Kindergarten-Grade 12
    How can educators help students learn to think? Larry Burton and Donna Habenicht address effective ways of using questions to enhance the thinking capabilities of students. The authors state that students need guidance toward using higher level thinking skills....

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    Great Teaching Must Inspire Great Thinking Tertiary-Lifelong
    This article addresses some of the perennial issues that arise when schools attempt to teach students to think. Teaching critical and independent thinking does not appear to hinge on the controversy between the merits of teacher-centered or student-centered...

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    Growing in Faith - Australian Primary Religion Curriculum Kindergarten-Grade 8
    "This document represents the heart of the Adventist Primary School Curriculum in Australia and New Zealand, providing a context and orientation for the other learning areas that make up the full curriculum." Based on a biblical worldview, the development...

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    Guided Reading, Literature Circles, and Reading Workshop Kindergarten-Grade 8
    The purpose of this article is to familiarize teachers with terms and practices that will make the implementation of the new North American Division (NAD) Office of Education's Elementary Reading Curriculum (Pathways) as effective as possible. The article...

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    Helping College Students Who Read Poorly Tertiary-Lifelong
    This article discusses issues in remedial reading for college students. College teachers need to be flexible, firm, and analytical when dealing with students who have reading problems, at the same time providing an atmosphere where learning can take place....

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    Home Economics Methods for the Secondary Level Grade 9-Grade 12
    Ideas and teaching methods for getting secondary students interested in home economics. Ideas include teacher enthusiasm, using a variety of methods, making the classroom surroundings pleasant, and establishing guidelines and then letting students pick the...

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    Ideas for Teaching Junior High Students with Learning Disabilities Grade 7-Grade 12
    Few ideas and little help is available for teaching learning disabled students at the junior high and high school levels. This article suggests a number of ideas for teaching, reading assistance, class scheduling, delivery, lectures, assignments, homework,...

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    Individualizing Instruction K-12, Part 1 Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Implementing Individualized Instruction is the focus of Part I of this mini-course for K-12 teachers. At its completion teachers will be able to describe 4 basic approaches to individualized instruction; enumerate the basic components of an educational plan;...

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    Innovative Americans Grade 3-Grade 8
    "They were not citizens; they were slaves. They were not supposed to be knowledgeable; yet they were creative. Who were they? African American Innovators! This unit will explore the contributions these unique men and women have made to improve the lives of people in their time and in today's society."

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    Instructional Design Foundations of Online Education Tertiary
    "It is becoming a common practice today for educational leaders to check job applicants’ experience with online teaching as they consider names for a new faculty position. Conversely, less attention is placed on what type of online teaching training these job applicants received.

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    Integrating 'Herstory' Into History Kindergarten-Lifelong
    This article from the JAE special social studies, history, and geography issue identifies several probing questions that when asked will highlight the significance of women's roles, attitudes, and values. Projects, bulletin boards, role-playing, films, books,...

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    Integrating Employability Skills in the Business Curriculum - A Biblical Rationale Tertiary
    This article presents strategies for the development of a biblical rationale for the integration of employability skills in the business curriculum.

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    JAE Editorial: Let's Teach Children to Think! Kindergarten-Lifelong
    This JAE editorial argues that we are not educating our students to think. Teachers are teaching their students to rely too heavily upon electronic support. Ganson encourages teachers to empower students by teaching them to rely on their minds, and create...

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    JAE Editorial: Ways to Enliven Your Teaching Kindergarten-Grade 12
    If you are looking for new ways to approach your curriculum, this editorial for the special issue on instructional issues has useful suggestions. Articles in this issue include: Overview of Instructional...

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    JAE Editorial: Big Ideas Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The editor of JAE reports on a new direction for the Journal, which she calls Big Ideas. This is an attempt to help teachers deal with current issues that have moral implications. The articles offer a summary of current research and thinking, teaching...

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    JAE Editorial: Cooperative Learning - An Opportunity with Eternal Value Kindergarten-Lifelong
    In this special issue on cooperative learning, Jim Roy discusses the importance of cooperative learning in furthering the mission of our church. Teachers are asked to imagine what our school system could accomplish if every student is taught to work well with...

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    JAE Editorial: Nurturing the New Birth Experience Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This special issue on child evangelism suggests that evangelism must be part of the daily activities of every church school classroom. It posits that the commission of the church school should be based on Jesus

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    Launching a Program of Individualized Math Instruction Kindergarten-Grade 12
    The 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...

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    Lawnmowers and Children Kindergarten-Lifelong
    In this JAE article, Don Weatherall addresses similarities between caring for lawnmower motors and caring for the children we teach. Lawnmowers have small engines that are easily ruined by small amounts of impurities. Children do too.

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    Making Science a Delight Grade 3-Grade 8
    Sally Dillon writes about a dynamic science teacher, Lowell Russell Litton, and the timeless techniques he has used to captivate and motivate his students at Shenandoah Valley Academy Elementary School. In an innovative way Litton makes sure his lessons allow...

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    Motivating Math Students Kindergarten-Grade 8
    This article from the JAE special math issue suggests techniques and activities for motivating math students. Most of the activities apply to the upper grades. The activities and methods concentrate on decimals, fractions, percentages, and metrics. Resources...

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    Multigrade Classroom at the University - The Case of the Subject of History of Architecture II Subject Tertiary
    In this paper we intend to demonstrate that traditional education does not consider the person as the center of the teaching-learning process. It is focused on the fulfillment of objectives, rote learning with limited understanding, and models that have more...

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    Multiple Intelligences in the Small Classroom Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This article from the Multiple Intelligences (MI) issue of JAE shows how to apply MI theory in a multi-grade classroom. Small schools usually do not have many resource people, so teachers often have to manage the task of instructing and evaluating students....

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    Nurturing and Teaching with the Multiple Intelligences Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This article from the Multiple Intelligences (MI) issue of JAE gives some examples of incorporating MI theory into the curriculum within units or in stand-alone lessons. In addition, Virlynn Burton shares how important it is to keep parents informed about...

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    Nurturing Faith in the Christian School Tertiary-Lifelong
    The author shares his experiences and perceptions of what really makes a Christian school: the cultivation and reinforcement of the faith life of students through every facet of the school. He outlines elements of teaching and learning that make this a reality...

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    Once Upon a Moment Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This article from the 1985 JAE special child evangelism issue is the story of how a Bible teacher had her students experience the Great Disappointment.

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    Overview of Instructional Methods Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Green reviews what teachers should know when dealing with changing educational trends in the areas of management, instruction, content, and teaching skills. Four teaching models (Information-Processing Models, Behavioral Models, Personal Models, and Social...

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    PE For Kids - Developing a Physical Education Program for Elementary Schools Kindergarten-Grade 8
    Areas to consider when establishing a physical education program for elementary schools. These are rationale, administrative/board support, budget and equipment, curriculum and scheduling, space, storage, teaching strategies, and resource materials. This article...

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    Reading Instruction - Moving from How to Why Through Paradigmatic Clarification Kindergarten-Grade 8
    In this article, the author traces the history of reading instruction and provides a philosophical and theoretical context for reading practice. The implications for reading instruction are then examined. The longitudinal and latitudinal nature of reading...

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    Relearning How to Learn Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This article shows how the Carolina Conference uses study groups to help train teachers in different methods of teaching. Includes examples of teachers learning and using Models of Teaching strategies such as concept attainment and cooperative learning.

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    Running From the Traditional Approach to Teaching Reading Kindergarten-Grade 6
    Literature circles are a way of teaching reading, which moves away from the traditional, teacher-directed way of teaching with anthologies and workbooks. How to teach using literature circles is discussed. From the JAE special issue on reading.

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    Science Class -- No More Yucks! Grade 4-Grade 12
    This article from the JAE special science issue suggests that by using encouragement, creative thinking, and the wonders of science, teachers can make science one of the most rewarding school experiences. Suggestions for doing this are to be honest and trustworthy,...

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    Staying Mission-Centered: How a Curriculum Development Model Can Help Keep Online Courses Focused Tertiary-Lifelong
    Designed as a guide for creating online curricula and instruction, the Mission Infinity Model helps clarify the complex process of designing and developing online courses. This model divides the design process into two parallel phases: thinking and doing.

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    Strategies for Helping Beginning Readers With Dyslexia Kindergarten-Grade 2
    A multisensory approach to phonics is important for reading success. Dyslexics' problems are not caused by lack of intelligence, incompetent instruction, or insufficient social interaction. What can a teacher do? The teacher must bolster the child's sense...

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    Strategies for Integrating Faith in Mathematics Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This article's philosophical basis is that mathematics is an integral part of God's creation and an understanding of its concepts will lead to discerning spiritual truths in mathematical principles, relationships, and processes. By doing this, teachers will...

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    Teach All, Reach All - Create Inclusive & Engaging Learning Environments Kindergarten-Grade 12
    The presentation from this 2018 NAD convention breakout session will teach you to "create inclusive and engaging learning environments through Universal Design to meet the learning needs of your students" using a "variety of Instructional, Social/Emotional/Behavioral,...

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    Teachers Apply Multiple Intelligences Theory in Their Classrooms Kindergarten-Tertiary
    This article from the Multiple Intelligences (MI) issue of JAE explains how a college professor taught her students to write unit plans using MI. Three of these units are included in the article, with the activities from each of the intelligences included....

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    Teaching Endocrinology Using a Multiple-Intelligences Approach Tertiary
    This article from the Multiple Intelligences (MI) issue of JAE shares the author's experience incorporating MI theory into her college class on endocrinology. The students reported greater retention at the end of the class, due to the different ways presented...

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    Teaching Ethics Tertiary-Lifelong
    This 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...

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    Teaching Principles of Jesus, Part 1, An Introduction Tertiary-Lifelong
    This article presents Jesus' life and ministry as an ideal model for Christian educators, and seeks to identify and examine the teaching principles that guided His life. Principles discussed include: meditation, personalized instruction, inquiry, teaching...

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    Teaching Principles of Jesus, Part 2, An Introduction Tertiary-Lifelong
    This article examines the teaching principles of Jesus Christ, in order to discover strategies for Christian teachers today. It is the second part in a series of two by author Reuben Hilde.

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    Teaching Science in the Multigrade Classroom Kindergarten-Grade 12
    How 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...

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    Teaching the Faith - An Essential Guide for Building Faith-Shaped Kids Kindergarten-Grade 8
    Remember your childhood? Well, forget it! It's different now. Life is busier. Families more fractured. Innocence gone. You're fighting media pressure. Moral vacuum. Reading's out. See and do is in. Everything's changed. Except the need to teach kids to love...

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    Template: Daily Lesson Plan Kindergarten-Grade 12
    A downloadable lesson plan template for daily classroom activities.

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    Template: CIRCLE Lesson/Unit Checklist Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Use this template to format lessons or units for your class, then share with Adventist educators through CIRCLE or Adventist...

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    The empirical development of an instructional product for the training of Seventh-day Adventist literature evangelists Tertiary-Lifelong
    Problem: This study addressed the training needs of SDA literature evangelists through an empirically developed curriculum. Method: The instructional product development method of Baker and Schutz (1971) served as the basis for this...

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    The Missing Piece of the Staff Development Puzzle: Teacher Study Groups Kindergarten-Lifelong
    This article from the special JAE issue on staff development discusses teacher study groups as a way of having teachers practice new classroom techniques after the initial training. The small study groups help teachers get to know each other in an environment...

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    The Myth of the Average Learner and the Absence of the Individual in the Educational Process Grade 5-Grade 12
    The purpose of this study is to verify the degree of assimilation of mathematical knowledge and skills that a group of fifty 5th grade students have regarding the topics they should have known and mastered in 4th grade, the degree of skill they show towards...

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    The Promise is in the Practice: Professional Imperatives Kindergarten-Grade 12
    What should Adventist teachers know and understand about current research in education? How will knowledge of current research improve teaching practice? Green cites 9 educational theories worth knowing: Dimensions of Learning; Models of Teaching; Cooperative...

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    The Sustainability of the Social Responsibility of Canaan Farmers’ Schools - A Comparative Case Study of South Korea and the Philippines Tertiary-Lifelong
    "This paper is about the impact of social responsibility of the instructional design (ID) of the Canaan Farmers’ School (CFS) in the South Korean society and the challenges of replicating the same impact in the Philippine society."

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    Tips for Motivating the Under-Achieving Student Kindergarten-Grade 12
    The best way for teachers to motivate their students is by being accepting, respecting, and genuinely caring, coupled with a program that teaches how to organize and persevere. A definition of underachievement, characteristics, and identification of underachievers,...

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    Toward Gender-Inclusiveness in Adventist Education Kindergarten-Lifelong
    This article appeals for Adventist education to be gender-inclusive. This includes strategies, teaching materials, teaching practices, vocational awareness, and role modles. Adventist schools, committed to educating the whole person, must not follow modern...

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    Understanding Learning Styles: An Elephant-Sized Task Kindergarten-Lifelong
    This articles discusses issues related to learning styles to help teachers to understand what is known about the learning process as well as what still remains a mystery. The basic reason for researching learning styles is to enhance student learning by recognizing...

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    Using a Direct-Instruction Approach With the Life Series Readers Kindergarten-Grade 8
    In this article, Shirley Freed interviews a teacher who uses the Direct-Instruction approach to teaching in her third and fourth grade classroom. She shares her strategy for incorporating the Seventh-day Adventist Life Series Readers, and using a system of...

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    WAD: Teaching Methods Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Jesus, the master teacher, used a variety of teaching methods to meet the needs of His listeners. These included lectures, discussion, stories, personal interviews, personal association, and practical experience to teach. The advantages and disadvantages of...

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    Ways to Use the Visual Valet Model and Biblical Integration Lesson Template Kindergarten-Tertiary
    Consider using the Visual Valet model and biblical integration lesson plan template as practical tools to intentionally teach from a Christian worldview. This NAD Teachers Convention presentation connects you to easy-to-understand resources. The handout includes...

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    Why You Need to Be Savvy About Learning Styles Kindergarten-Grade 12
    As student populations become more diverse, educators need to use a variety of teaching methodologies in an effort to help students learn how they learn best. Dorothy Patterson shares insights on how important it is for teachers to understand and accommodate...