As a music and soundtrack enthusiast, it is no surprise that the mere title of Jon Acuff’s book Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking caught my attention.
Courageous Explorers Highlight Black Mathematicians
To support a shift in mindset about mathematics that helps students persevere, I have chosen Courageous Explorers as my Storyline.
Created to Create: Photography Through the Lens of Christ
Emily Schwarz, a second-year teacher at Sioux Falls Christian in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, leads the high school Photography class.
Power in a Name
The truth is, a new name changes the lens through which content is perceived and taught.
Inviting Student Voice: Questions You Must Ask Students When Studying Animals
The animal kingdom reveals the extraordinary creativity of our Creator. Given the right assignment, students, too, are able to demonstrate incredible levels of creativity when reflecting on animals.
Welcome to the Teaching and Learning Lab: Classroom-based Professional Development
Observing good models of teaching can be helpful, but the whole idea of demonstration lessons is problematic. On the one hand, you do want to learn new ideas that might help you become a better teacher. On the other hand, “Who is this person? Who does this ‘expert’ think he or she is coming into my room and showing me up with some fancy lesson?”
What Can Biblical Integration Look Like?
What we need to consider as we plan our lessons is whether or not our Biblical connections enhance our understanding and appreciation of the topic and deepen our awe and love for God. If not, what’s the point?
See the Story, Live the Story
Much of my work with CACE involves Christian Deeper Learning in one form or another. I have had the opportunity to facilitate workshops with EL Education , Project Based Learning, Redemptive Education, and most recently, Teaching for Transformation (TfT). TfT teachers at Mt. Zion Christian School in Manchester, New Hampshire and New Covenant School in Arlington, Massachusetts wanted to complete … Read More
Confessions of an Armchair Teacher
I didn’t learn all the tech stuff you know because I didn’t have to. But you did, and I want to thank you. Not only have you served your students well: you have renewed my faith that we can rise to meet any challenge.
A Lenten Practice: Engagement
During this Lenten season, I have been . . . trying to pay attention to the divine presence and what my role is in God’s plan to bring all things together in Christ. How do we actually experience God’s presence beyond an intellectual affirmation?