Given the disruptive nature of life these days and the press of the urgent at this time of year, I thought it might be a public service to aggregate professional development opportunities and resources for you to consider.
What the World Needs Now: A CDL4 Retrospective
As we reflect on the 4th annual Deeper Learning gathering of Christian/faith-based schools, we are grateful for the “real work for real people” being done all around the world. According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, there are around 32,000 faith-based schools just in the United States, educating more than 3 million students. We rejoice in being part of … Read More
Nurturing the Caterpillar: Ten Characteristics of Young Learners
We wouldn’t feed the caterpillar the same food as the butterfly. Similarly, we shouldn’t assume young children learn the same way adults do. Recognizing the unique way that young learners engage and learn can shape the way we educate, and ultimately invite young children into God’s story.
DEEP CONSISTENCIES: Five Essential Steps to Christian Deeper Learning
We hope that you enjoyed our series, The Many Roads to Christian Deeper Learning. We are inspired by the variety of partnerships Christian schools have developed to support their mission. Though we featured six approaches, we are aware that additional models are used by faith-based schools to engage students in kingdom life. We also recognize that some Christian schools have … Read More
The Many Roads to Christian Deeper Learning: Project Based Learning
TfT begins with the premise that all things in the world belong to God, and that as schools, we want to help students see God’s grand story in every subject they study. Every unit and lesson must be seen as sacred–a divine opportunity for the student to enter into a deeper relationship with their God.
The Many Roads to Christian Deeper Learning: Teaching for Transformation
TfT begins with the premise that all things in the world belong to God, and that as schools, we want to help students see God’s grand story in every subject they study. Every unit and lesson must be seen as sacred–a divine opportunity for the student to enter into a deeper relationship with their God.
The Many Roads to Christian Deeper Learning: Big Picture Learning (BPL)
The next pathway to Christian Deeper Learning that we are looking at is Big Picture Learning. The program is built around students’ individual interests and provides opportunities to work on real-world projects.
The Many Roads to Christian Deeper Learning: Center for Redemptive Education
Biblical, Relational, Integral and Experiential: these are the core tenets of Redemptive Education, which is one of the six pathways to Christian Deeper Learning at which are looking.
Lessons for Teachers From the Sons of Sceva
All the best methods, procedures, techniques, and curriculum won’t make the difference in your classroom if you don’t have love for your students and an desire to connect them with the material.
The Many Roads to Christian Deeper Learning: The IB Education Model
One of the six pathways to Christian Deeper Learning that we are looking at is International Baccalaureate. This program prompts students to take ownership of their learning and schools to focus on best practices.
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