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A Small School Teacher Talks About the Job She Loves Kindergarten-Grade 10Sandra Doran interviews Nancy Pinter about her passion for small-school teaching. Having taught in a large school, Pinter decided a small school was a much better environment to connect with students and provide them with individualized education and support.... -
A Study of Group Attitudes Toward the Professional Status of Teachers in Selected Adventist Elementary and Secondary Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: It was not known to what extent groups associated with Adventist education supported the professional role orientation of teaching which in turn affected the work behavior and morale of teachers. Method: A Professional Role... -
A Study of Perceptions Held Toward Teacher Evaluation Policies and Practices by Teachers and their Supervisors in Adventist Schools in Canada Kindergarten-LifelongProblem: Most school administrators and teachers deem teacher evaluation systems to be extremely stressful, of little or no value, and a barrier to high staff morale. The purpose of this study was to investigate the current teacher evaluation policies... -
A Survey of Computer Equipment and Use and Teacher Literacy and Attitudes Regarding Computers in the Seventh-day Adventist School System of the Lake Union Conference Kindergarten-Grade 12This research study was conceived to gather and assess data about teacher training, teacher attitudes, and a computer inventory in the K-10 Schools of the Lake Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists which oversees church activities in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. -
A Word Fitly Spoken Kindergarten-Grade 12The story of how an English teacher changed his students through the use of kind, positive words, and encouragement. If the future is built around young people who love themselves and who subsequently love others, especially God, the future built will stretch... -
An Evaluation of Teacher Stressors in an Era of COVID-19 - An Initial Analysis Kindergarten-Grade 12“School lockdowns prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic has required teachers to work in a climate of rapid and significant adaptation. In this paper, which is part of a larger study, we provide a summary of the effects the COVID-19 school lockdowns in 2020... -
Attitude and Aptitude of the Programming Teacher and Its Relationship to Theoretical and Practical Achievement in Students of Adventist Undergraduate Institutions TertiaryThe present study sought to determine the relationship between the attitude and aptitude of the teacher with respect to the theoretical and practical academic achievement of students in Adventist institutions of higher education that teach the subject of basic... -
Best Practices - Understanding Challenges in Learning Math Kindergarten-Grade 12Many students experience math anxiety. Educators can unintentionally contribute to this with their own negative attitudes towards mathematics. This presentation from a 2018 NAD convention breakout session focuses on the "prevalence, causes, and best practices... -
Can Teachers See Australia's New Caste-ism? Kindergarten-Tertiary"There are competing narratives about the design and purpose of life within our Western world. Part of this competition of ideas is caught up in implications that come from how we view human beings as persons. This article proposes that one of these new... -
Christian Schools and Chocolate Cakes - An 'Excursion through My Heart-Space' Kindergarten-TertiaryAn education student realizes teaching is "about helping every child realise they are created in the image of God and understanding that they have a God-given purpose. It’s about helping them discover their God-given abilities and talents.... -
Current and Ideal Performance Appraisal - Employee Perceptions in an Australian Faith-Based Education System Kindergarten-Tertiary“With teacher quality key to improving student performance, school education systems must consider the role of performance appraisal on both teacher and principal development and improvement. This article describes the perceptions of employees within... -
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment of Dispositions for Teachers - Teaching from Within TertiaryThe topic of professional dispositions in teacher education has become of increasing study and research since the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (2000) mandated dispositions as an area to be included in the conceptual framework... -
Do Adventist Teachers Feel Valued? Research on Faculty in Adventist Colleges and Universities Tertiary-LifelongThis article shares the process, results and implications of the Professional Recognition of Adventist Educators Survey (PRAES) commissioned by the NAD as requested by the Project Affirmation Subcommittee on Quality Education and Valued Educators. Indices... -
ECD Self-Study Instrument for Secondary Schools Grade 9-Grade 12This ECD Self-Study Instrument guides the board and school personnel through a program leading to Total Quality Improvement (TQI). It focuses on 10 performance areas: general information, mission, philosophy, and objectives; spiritual emphasis; leadership... -
Editorial Vol 5 Issue 1: The Power of Wonder Preschool-LifelongLana Hibbard shares the amazement children have when learning new things and how important it is to introduce them to our amazing God. -
Enriched Environment - Is Your Classroom Cold or Warm? Preschool-Grade 8With this presentation from a 2018 NAD convention breakout session, "learn how to make your classroom inviting for new students and their families by using the five senses approach. The type of classroom environment that a teacher creates and encourages... -
Establishing Personal Ethics - Modelling Principles of Spiritual Leadership for a Christian Educator Kindergarten-Tertiary"The most important aspect of being a spiritual leader is not perfection in everything one does, but consistency in one’s life and attitude, in public and in private. As an educator, it is especially important to lead by example." -
Exploring Spirituality in the Teacher-Leadership Role of Mentoring Through Collaborative Action Research Kindergarten-TertiaryColleague mentorship can transform teachers’ practice and the school culture. “This paper reports on a collaborative action research project exploring spirituality in teacher-leadership through the life-world of a New Zealand Christian school principal.” -
Factors Affecting the Retention of K-12 Pacific Union Teachers Kindergarten-Grade 12The purpose of this study was to discover and examine the retention factors of Adventist K-12 teachers within the Pacific Union Conference. This was accomplished by determining the perceived motivational values of selected job aspects, both as they are presently... -
Factors influencing Belize district primary school teachers' attitudes toward inclusive education Grade 1-Grade 8Inclusive education continues to be a reoccurring challenge as various factors affect to what extent teachers or educators are willing to educate children with disabilities in the regular education setting alongside their non-disable peers. This quantitative... -
Graduates' perceptions of the teacher education program at Central American Union Seventh-day Adventist College (Costa Rica) TertiaryPurpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the contribution of teacher preparation areas (student teaching, methods courses, early field experiences, major field of study, and other courses in education) to the development of professional... -
Highly Effective Teachers Tertiary"The question 'What makes an effective teacher?' is an ongoing concern for those involved in education and teaching. This article argues the importance of taking into account both pedagogic and dispositional characteristics when examining what it might... -
Homework Kindergarten-Grade 8A mother/homemaker reflects on lessons learned about children and parents during her years as a teacher. Currently in what she calls her homework years, she makes connections between being a teacher and a mother. -
Is it worth the time and effort? Teachers perceptions of 4MAT in the Southern Union Grade 1-Grade 12In 2003, a transformed curriculum, Journey to Excellence, was established for the North American Division (NAD) Seventh-day Adventist schools. In agreement with the educational initiative of the NAD, in 2004, the Southern Union decided to continue the modification... -
JAE Editorial: Navigating a New Path Kindergarten-Grade 12The articles in this issue present a variety of perspectives, each one an example of undertaking something new, facing risks, and carving a new path. Articles in this edition include the following titles: Genetically... -
JAE Editorial: Teachers - The People Who Make the Difference in Adventist Education Kindergarten-Tertiary"The articles in this issue showcase a variety of interests and are authored by individuals passionate about providing quality Adventist education that is Bible-based, kingdom-directed, and service-oriented, with Christ at the center." Article... -
Job Satisfaction Among Elementary Level Educators Kindergarten-Grade 8"The objective of this study was to determine the influence that various hygiene and motivating factors had on a sample of elementary school teachers to determine which factors most motivate employees." -
Job Satisfaction of Salvadoran Female Public Sector Educators Kindergarten-Grade 8Taking into consideration some factors that affect the teaching work of female educators and that are related to job satisfaction, the following problem was posed in this research: What intrinsic and extrinsic factors are related to the job satisfaction that... -
Mentoring - An Essential for Novice Teachers Kindergarten-Grade 12The findings of this small study “indicated that novice Adventist teachers who feel supported and have high self-efficacy are more likely to remain committed to the teaching profession. Several models were observed in [North American Division] K-12 schools:... -
MindWaves - How to Use Less Brain Energy to Avoid Burnouts and Better Connect With Those Around You Preschool-LifelongYour brain is as unique as your thumbprint. Some things you do require more expenditure of energy from you than it would of others. Some require less. Understanding more about the amount of energy your brain uses in your own thinking processes and aligning... -
Navigating Educational Change - A Teachers Voyage Kindergarten-Grade 8"Study focused on primary teachers in the system of Adventist Schools Australia (ASA). In order to support teachers working in a significant change environment, it is helpful to understand why there is a difference between those teachers who are dealing... -
Nurturing Real Growth Newsletter 1 - Be a Good Listener Preschool-Grade 12In this redemptive discipline article for parents and teachers, McClintock discusses the importance of taking the time to listen and get the whole story before reacting to a situation. -
Nurturing Real Growth Newsletter 3 - Admit When You are Wrong Preschool-Grade 12In this redemptive discipline article for parents and teachers, McClintock explains why it is important for teachers and parents to admit when they are wrong, and provides suggestions for how to go about it. -
Perceptions of Problem-based Learning and Attitudes Towards its Adoption Among K-12 Teachers in Seventh-day Adventist Schools in Florida Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: One of the founders of Seventh-day Adventist education, Ellen G. White, advocated learning through practical experiences and critical thinking. In 1997, the Seventh-day Adventist Church recommended problem-based learning (PBL) as a preferred... -
Prepare, Manage and Care - Reflecting on Challenges and Change Kindergarten-Grade 8Reflecting on her journey since beginning her career as a multi-grade teacher, the author (now retired) summarizes what she's learned in the following principles: "Know your stuff, have good classroom management and show you really care." -
Proper Teacher Attitudes Kindergarten-Grade 12These two short articles address teacher attitudes. The first discusses how teachers must first deal with their own attitudes before approaching their students for counsel sessions when problems arise. The second, written by Connie Wade, discusses the importance... -
Reflections on Pedagogical Hospitality and Remote Learning Kindergarten-Tertiary"Teaching involves teachers acting as hospitable hosts who create learning spaces that welcome their students into learning...this was reversed when teachers became guests as well as hosts as they ‘entered’ their students’ homes,... -
Research - What Potential Does it Hold for Teacher Practitioners? Kindergarten-Tertiary"The teaching profession finds itself at the crossroads at this time. because the crowded curriculum and the emphasis on core competencies including literacy and numeracy can have the tendency to push research training into the background. The question... -
Serve God, Serve Others, Serve Self? Kindergarten-Lifelong"As Christian Educators we serve God by serving children and families. But with many families on edge and with greater needs, the work load feels like overload!" With this presentation from a 2018 NAD convention breakout session, "learn to avoid... -
TEACH Editorial Vol 7 Issue 2: Teacher Burnout Kindergarten-Grade 12Perry write of the feelings of discouragement and burnout many early career teachers feel, which affects their interactions with students and lowers the quality of their teaching. Articles in this issue are titled: Reflection: The Value-adding Component... -
Teachers Are Representatives - We Are Ambassadors for Christ - 2 Corinthians 5:20 Preschool-Grade 12A teacher's reflection on the importance of sharing God's love with her students and their families. -
Teachers Perceptions of Factors Affecting Morale in Schools in the Trans-Australian Union Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: Teachers’ perceptions of their satisfaction with their work situation have an important bearing upon the effectiveness of the institution in which they are employed. Administrators need to know what factors affect the level of morale... -
The Effective Teacher is a Caring Teacher Kindergarten-Grade 12How does a teacher genuinely care for even the most unlovable students? The author describes seven practices caring teachers need: listening, relationship building, giving support, communication and consistency, rewarding compliance, teaching values, and giving... -
The School on the Rubbish Dump - A View from the Far Side LifelongReport on the stark conditions in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea and a Christian teacher who is dedicated to providing education to underprivileged children there. -
Valuing Early Career Teachers - Putting the Brakes on the Exodus Kindergarten-TertiaryNew teacher turnover is an international concern. An Australian study provides data revealing that "the main drivers for teachers terminating their teaching career in the first few years are connected to work/life balance, the level of support from administration,...