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A Comparative Study of the Learning Styles of Southeast Asian and American Caucasian College Students on Two Seventh-day Adventist Campuses TertiaryProblem: While much research has been conducted on learning style in the United States, no known empirical study has been done to compare the learning styles of Asian and Caucasian students on Seventh-day Adventist campuses. Therefore, the purpose of... -
ABCs, 1,2,3s and PE - Using Physical Activity to Teach Curriculum Kindergarten-Grade 6This NAD session highlights current research linking physical fitness to academic performance in youth. Morgan demonstrates how core curricular topics can be taught to K-4 elementary students using movement activities in a kinesthetic learning style. -
An Extraordinary Time: Teaching in the 21st Century Kindergarten-LifelongHow has brain research influenced instruction practices? Susan Kovalik shares an instructional method that is built on information from research on the brain: Integrated Thematic Instruction (ITI). ITI combines four teaching, learning, and science constructs... -
An Overview of the Theory of Multiple Intelligences Kindergarten-LifelongThis 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... -
Are Standardized Tests Being Used Appropriately? Grade 3-Grade 12Standardized tests have traditionally been used to determine students' academic standing and grade level, rate school districts, set real estate prices, and even determine whether a teacher will be rehired. Are these appropriate uses for tests? Carol Hammond... -
Assessing participation in the spiritual development modes: Construction and testing of the Christian Spiritual Participation Profile TertiaryAlthough many measures of religiosity or spirituality exist, most have been developed by psychologists and sociologists, not educators. No measure based on learning theory and designed to assess and promote spiritual development has been found. This... -
Assessing the Factors Impacting Professional Learning for Teachers in Seventh-day Adventist Schools: A Comparison of Millennials and Non-Millennials Tertiary-LifelongThis study explored the professional learning practices of educators, especially millennials, in the Seventh-day Adventist’s faith-based school system in North America and the factors that impact those practices. Results showed that there is strong commitment... -
Brain-Based Learning - Fact or Fiction? Kindergarten-Grade 12Current developments in brain research offer many insights for teaching and learning educators; however, teachers and principals should demonstrate caution by learning how to apply brain research intelligently, thereby avoiding the misuse of such research... -
Bringing Powerful Teaching to the Small School Kindergarten-Grade 10Larry 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;... -
Classrooms Alive! Using Integrated Thematic Teaching Kindergarten-Grade 8This 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... -
Cognitive Development and Learning Styles - Their Impact on Academic Performance Grade 9-LifelongThe cognitive development and learning styles of high school students at the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León are examined as factors affecting their academic performance. The stratified random sample consisted of 374 students from 24 schools.... -
Cooperative Learning Kindergarten-Grade 12This 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... -
Different Learning for Different Learners - Adjusting the College Curriculum to Individual Needs Tertiary-LifelongThe traditional college curriculum needs re-examination. Students have many different learning styles, and lecturing does not reach all of them. Students need to learn how to assimilate new information in the way that is the most effective to them, whether... -
Dreaming of Being Outside Kindergarten-Grade 8This article describes how to integrate the schoolyard habitat into your classroom, and curriculum. One important reason to do so is to motivate students who disengage during discussions, or do as little work as possible, yet love to go outdoors. -
Effective Teaching Techniques for College Classes Tertiary-LifelongGail T. Rice shares effective strategies for teaching college level classes. Rice emphasizes that, in addition to mastery of content material, teachers need to be aware of the process of teaching and learning. Strategies include: improve class discussions,... -
Encouraging Active Learning Kindergarten-LifelongThe 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;... -
Experience Is the Network to the Mind Tertiary-LifelongThe application of brain-based learning concepts in higher education can help students make connections, understand the relevance of course work, and solve problems. While this article provides a brief rational for using caution when applying concepts of brain-based... -
Finding Multiple Intelligences in High School Literature Grade 9-Grade 12This 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 -
FORTE - For Talents in Education Differentiated Activities for K-12 Kindergarten-Grade 12FORTE's differentiated activities and learning experiences, currently available for social studies and math with language arts to come, are designed with a variety of learning styles, multiple intelligences, and creative gifts in mind. The free activities... -
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... -
How the Brain Learns Best Kindergarten-LifelongThis article shares brain-function research conclusions regarding how the brain learns best: 1) through multisensory processing, 2) in a predictable sequence, 3) in a flexible environment, 4) when intrinsically motivated. Learning activities need to include... -
I Didn't Even Know I Liked You - Elementary Students Learn People Skills and Subject Matter Kindergarten-Grade 8This article from the special JAE issue on cooperative learning shows how students involved with cooperative learning not only master subject matter, but also learn social skills. One of the first steps the classroom teacher must take is to provide opportunities... -
Improving Students' Mathematical Thinking Grade 1-Tertiary"Mathematical thinking is understood and appreciated in academic circles. Such thinking differs from thinking in other subjects in its vocabulary, symbols, and grammar. It requires working with multiple solutions and problem generation by thinking across... -
Individualizing Instruction K-12, Part 1 Kindergarten-Grade 12Implementing 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;... -
JAE Editorial: Being Smart in More Ways Than One Kindergarten-LifelongThis editorial from the Multiple Intelligences (MI) issue of JAE shows the importance of understanding and using MI theory in our classrooms. Research shows that incorporating multiple intellegence techniques can improve student achievement for students who... -
JAE Editorial: Ways to Enliven Your Teaching Kindergarten-Grade 12If 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... -
JAE Editorial: Can Education Help Build a Better Brain? Kindergarten-Grade 8An editorial commentary on how developments in brain research impact traditional beliefs held by educators, such as the appropriate time a child should learn to read, write, or perform other developmental tasks. Brain research offers insight into not only... -
JAE Editorial: Cooperative Learning - An Opportunity with Eternal Value Kindergarten-LifelongIn 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... -
Learning Style and the Relationship with Academic Performance of Architecture Students at the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Mexico Tertiary-LifelongThe purpose of the study was to determine the association between the predominant learning style of architecture students -as well as the subcategories presented by Alonso, Gallegos and Honey (active style, reflective style, theoretical style and pragmatic... -
Learning Styles and Attitude Towards Online Education in Four Universities in the State of Nuevo León, Mexico TertiaryThe present research sought to find a relationship between learning styles in university students who study online and their attitude towards online education. It also sought to determine the effects of gender and level of study on attitude towards online... -
Learning styles and gender as related to achievement in English among students in North Sulawesi Adventist Boarding Schools, Indonesia Kindergarten-Grade 12This study investigated linkages between the learning styles and gender and achievement in English among students in North Sulawesi Adventist boarding schools, Indonesia. In doing so, it sought to contribute to a better theoretical understanding of the students’... -
Learning Styles in University Students TertiaryKeefe (1982) defines learning styles as cognitive, affective and physiological traits that serve as relatively stable indicators of how learners perceive, interact and respond to their learning environments. According to Honey and Mumford (1986), styles comprise... -
Lively Math Teaching-- What is it? How is it Done? Kindergarten-Grade 12This article in the JAE special math issue introduces elements that teachers must have and what they must do to have successful and lively math classes. Teachers must compile concise yearly goals for their pupils; inspect the textbook and select supplementary... -
Managing Resource Sharing in Selected Seventh-day Adventist Tertiary Institutions in Sub-saharan Africa - Problems and Prospects Tertiary-LifelongUniversities in Sub-Saharan Africa are challenged to transform learning so as to produce graduates who have both knowledge and competencies in the new millennium. This study examines the practice, problems and prospects of resource-sharing in selected Seventh-day... -
Matching Your Teaching to the Dyslexic's Learning Style Kindergarten-Grade 12Reshaping attitudes is an important factor in a successful educational treatment of dyslexia. Different learners have subtle difficulties in certain aspects of oral language that affect their written language skills. The article discusses language elements... -
Math-Related Problems of Dyslexia Kindergarten-Grade 12Strategies for helping the learning-disabled child master math. Math difficulties may be traced to dyslexia and/or reading related problems, may be part of an overall learning disability, but for some math may be the only subject in which they have problems.... -
Modems, Megabytes, and Multiple Intelligences Kindergarten-TertiaryThis article from the Multiple Intelligences issue of JAE explains how each of the intelligences can utilize the computer for learning. Includes general and specific computer software programs and how each can be used effectively for different learners. -
Multiple Intelligences in the Small Classroom Kindergarten-Grade 12This 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.... -
Nurturing and Teaching with the Multiple Intelligences Kindergarten-Grade 12This 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... -
Overview of Instructional Methods Kindergarten-Grade 12Green 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... -
Personality Types, Preferred Learning Modalities, and College Majors of Students in Luzon Tertiary"This study investigated the relationship of personality types, perceptual learning styles, and the choice of academic major of college students. The subjects were 500 students from six selected academic majors in SDA tertiary schools in North Philippines.... -
Personality types, preferred learning styles, and choice of major of college students in Luzon TertiaryThis study investigated the relationship of personality types, preferred learning styles, and choice of academic major of college students. The subjects were 500 students from six selected academic majors in SDA tertiary schools in Luzon. Respondents answered... -
Practical Ways to Improve Your Science Teaching Grade 7-LifelongMany students who choose majors in engineering or science drop out of these programs after one year of college. Factors leading to high drop-out rates include: teaching atmosphere (enthusiasm, empathy, collaboration) and student development and learning (student... -
Professional Learning Styles and Workplace Performance - And Exploratory Descriptive Study in Higher Education Tertiary"Higher education is no longer seen as optional in today’s society due to the rapid changes experienced in our global economy. Lifelong learning is expected if one is to keep up with the times. Because of this, schools need to change their focus... -
Relationships between learning style preferences of selected elementary pupils and their achievement in Math and Reading Kindergarten-Grade 12The purpose was to determine (1) which learning style elements, as characteristic of High and of Low Achievers in Math and in Reading, effectively discriminate between these groups, and (2) which learning style elements may be predictors of achievement in... -
Relearning How to Learn Kindergarten-Grade 12This 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. -
Seating Arrangements for Better Classroom Management Kindergarten-Grade 12Seating and desk arrangements significantly influence classroom climate. Discussed are issues to consider when developing seating arrangements, such as teaching style and philosophy. Floor space, classroom traffic patterns, and instructional methodology--such... -
Social Studies FORTE - For Talents in Education Differentiated Activities for K-8 Kindergarten-Grade 8FORTE's differentiated activities and learning experiences, currently available for social studies and math with language arts to come, are designed with a variety of learning styles, multiple intelligences, and creative gifts in mind. The free activities... -
Strategies for Making Any Classroom Extraordinary Kindergarten-Grade 12While all children may not be gifted, in the strict sense of the word, gifted education may be good for all children. Taylor shares ten hallmarks of successful gifted education programs that can make any school extraordinary. Topics include: Curriculum Compacting;... -
Study of the Learning Style Preference of Elementary Education Students TertiaryThis descriptive transversal research determines the preference of learning styles (active, reflective, theoretical and pragmatic) of Elementary Education students, with the purpose of establishing the differences in the levels of preference corresponding... -
Teachers Apply Multiple Intelligences Theory in Their Classrooms Kindergarten-TertiaryThis 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.... -
Teaching Deep Learning in Asia Tertiary"A concern of educators today is the achievement of high quality learning outcomes in academic courses. These learning outcomes include, among other attributes and competencies, good technical, analytical, communicative, evaluative, problem solving, life-long... -
Teaching Endocrinology Using a Multiple-Intelligences Approach TertiaryThis 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... -
Teaching Principles of Jesus, Part 1, An Introduction Tertiary-LifelongThis 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... -
The Brain and How It Works - Implications for Teaching and Learning Kindergarten-Grade 12Michael England presents a brief synopsis of recent developments in the area of brain research by focusing on four elements relevant to educators. These areas include: Neural Connections; Perceptual Register; Windows of Learning Opportunity; Enriched Environments.... -
The Effects of Visual Learning - Now I See It Teaching Preschool-Grade 8This 2012 NAD Teachers Convention presentation reviews the current research and literature supporting the model of multi-sensory teaching, with a special emphasis on visual and hands-on experiences. Teaching various subjects employing the use of puppetry,... -
The Mind Body Connection - Practical Applications for Brain Based Learning Kindergarten-Grade 12Campbell notes that while research on brain based learning supports concepts presented by Ellen White, a limited understanding of what brain research actually means for education still exists. The article explores the strong connection between learning and... -
The Promise is in the Practice: Professional Imperatives Kindergarten-Grade 12What 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... -
Tips for Motivating the Under-Achieving Student Kindergarten-Grade 12The 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,... -
Understanding Learning Styles: An Elephant-Sized Task Kindergarten-LifelongThis 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... -
Understanding the Student with Attention Deficit Disorder, Part I Kindergarten-Grade 12A comprehensive overview of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a biological condition over which the child has no control. Children with ADHD often have trouble staying seated, paying attention, working independently, completing tasks, and following... -
Using a Direct-Instruction Approach With the Life Series Readers Kindergarten-Grade 8In 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... -
Why You Need to Be Savvy About Learning Styles Kindergarten-Grade 12As 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...