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Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - A Christian Perspective Preschool-LifelongPfeifer encourages Christians to think critically and to take the challenge of education seriously. He notes that "an examination of Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory can provide an example of Christian scholarship at work." This paper was presented... -
Adult Learning Theories and Religious Education for SDA College Students - From Theory to Practice Tertiary-LifelongJorgensen reviews what three major theorists in the area of andragogy (adult education) support. Jorgensen then goes on to answer the question: what are implications for the teaching of Religious Education in post-compulsory education? This paper was presented... -
An Adventist Learning Theory? A Case for a Christocentric Epistemology Based upon Imago Dei Tertiary-LifelongAn Adventist Learning Theory? Read Paul Brantley's presentation at the April 2001 International Conference on the Seventh-day Adventist Philosophy of Education. -
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... -
Choice Theory in the Classroom Kindergarten-Grade 12The author discusses Choice Theory and how he uses it in his classroom. Intentional friendships and relevant curriculum are two ingredients that contribute to a non-coercive structure, which is vital to an effective school. The six basic needs, the J-O-Y principle,... -
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... -
Epistemology of Faith and Learning - A Systems Approach Tertiary-LifelongUremovich develops a systems approach to Christian epistemology. He first looks at the classics of theology and "progressive" education. He continues by showing how the epistemological models are too reductionistic and simplistic to adequately explain... -
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 -
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... -
Learning Theories, Part 1, and the Christian Teacher Tertiary-LifelongThis two-part mini-course examines four important learning theories and perspectives on how learning takes place, application of these learning theories,and an assessment of each theory's relevance to classroom practice. The four views discussed are: operant... -
Learning Theories, Part 2, and the Christian Teacher Tertiary-LifelongThis second part of a mini-course considers intellectual, moral, and social developmental theories can be used in the classroom to address a several critical aspects of human development such as: when a child is ready to learn; when the mind, body, and interest... -
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... -
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... -
Predictors of Teaching Style Among Private Secondary School Teachers of Dasmarinas, Cavite Grade 9-Grade 12"This study explored the relationships between teachers’ beliefs in learning theories and selected demographics as predictors of teaching style preference (behavior and verbal). The respondents were 301 teachers from 30 private secondary schools... -
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 a Thematic Unit Using Cooperative Learning and Multiple Intelligence Theory Kindergarten-Grade 12This article from the special JAE issue on cooperative learning discusses combining cooperative learning with thematic teaching. The specific types of thematic teaching discussed are Group Investigation and Literature-Based Instruction. -
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 Better Plan - Exemplary Schools From an Unlikely Duo Kindergarten-Grade 12Roy shares his study comparing the ideas of Ellen G White to those of William Glasser regarding education. He shows the similarities between Glasser's Choice Theory and Ellen White's philosophy of education, both emphasizing the important of freedom of choice,... -
The Burden of the Teacher Kindergarten-Tertiary"The burden of the teacher is to show students how ideas are connected to each other. This is more necessary than ever in today’s digital world. Teaching connectedness requires personal revelation as to values, priorities, and experiences on the... -
The Glasser Quality School - A Combination of Choice Theory and the Competence-based Curriculum Kindergarten-Grade 12In this JAE article, renowned psychiatrist and educational consultant Glasser introduces Choice Theory. For more information consult: 1. His website, www.wglasser.com, 2. His book, Every... -
WAD: How Do Children Learn? Preschool-Grade 2How do children learn? What are the most effective ways of helping them develop their knowledge? When are they most receptive to teaching? The author addresses these questions by presenting the theories of early childhood experts such as Maria Montessori,...