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AIDS Related Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors in Adolescents - Public Schools Versus SDA Academies Grade 9-Grade 12This articles presents the results of a 1990-91 study of students in California senior academies and their AIDS awareness as compared with public high school students. The academy students were significantly better informed about AIDS and much less likely... -
Behavioral Addictions - The Hidden Dangers Grade 9-Lifelong"Behavioral addictions follow a neural path similar to chemical addictions. The reward systems are so powerful that once one is trapped, it is difficult to break loose. Knowledge and awareness of how behavioral addictions work are excellent prophylactic... -
Bridging the Gaps: The Need for Multicultural Education Kindergarten-TertiaryMulticultural education serves to make students aware of their own culture as well as that of the culture of others so as to interact effectively with others. Culture consists of one's ways of living, values, beliefs, patterns of thinking, behaviors, communication... -
Contracting: A Way to Increase Student Learning Kindergarten-Grade 12A contract is an agreement between a teacher and the student or parent dealing with goals, behavior, or work that will be accomplished in a certain length of time. Types of contracts are goal-setting, behavior, daily work, and weekly work. Examples of different contracts are presented. Advantages of contracting for the teacher and the student are given. -
How to Spot the Signs of Substance Abuse in Young People Grade 5-LifelongThis JAE article examines how teachers can know if what they observe are signs of a substance abuse problem. Teachers should be observers, consider risk factors, and show concern. Signs and behaviors present with substance abuse are listed. -
JAE Editorial: What Have They Seen in Your Classroom? Kindergarten-Grade 12Beverly Rumble shares her view that Adventist teachers should teach and model the behavior they want our students to exhibit. For example, praising students for good work (rather than only criticizing the bad); encouraging them to praise each other (rather... -
JAE Editorial: Legacy of Hope Kindergarten-LifelongCulture and other social factors have affected the life, character, and behavior of areas of the Seventh-day Adventist church. The educational system shares a responsibility to sensitize and stimulate the current generation of youth to the fundamental spiritual... -
JAE Legal Update: Sexual Misconduct and Wrongful Termination: Important Legal Issues for Church Administrators Kindergarten-LifelongRuth Parish outlines and defines structures organizations should have in place before allegations arise of sexual misconduct. -
JAE: Of Interest to Teachers Kindergarten-Grade 8This Journal of Adventist Education column features current news, reports, and updates of interest to educators. In this issue: Bullying: A Pervasive Problem; Teachers Favor Extended Professional Development Training; Schools Eligible for Donated Supplies;... -
Layers of Significance - Influencing Students' Moral Default Settings Tertiary-LifelongThe author explains why students don't always make rational choices based on research done of a random sample of 146 students from both public and Adventist schools in the Walla Walla Valley in Washington State. This article outlines the process and findings... -
Learning Faith Through Experience Kindergarten-LifelongIncreased student motivation, better practical skills, and fewer discipline problems are the results of a well developed service learning program. Steve Daily examines the conflict between theory and practice in the area of service, noting that Adventist academy... -
Only by Grace Kindergarten-LifelongTyner explores the foundations of spiritual growth by addressing the question of whether grace and character development can co-exist. He challenges teachers to think about the important role concepts such as grace and works play in character development.... -
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... -
Shall We Dance? Tertiary-Lifelong"Is this indicative of an approaching death to Adventism's unique lifestyle? Perhaps not. Adventism is more than a way of life. Its heart, its foundation, its crown is the gospel of Jesus Christ. It is a living faith. Those who identify Adventism with... -
Sociobiology and the Origins of Morality - A Christian Perspective Tertiary-LifelongGalusha considers the implications of the new developments in the behavioral and biological sciences by reflecting on two very similar obvservations of two mothers: on human, the other animal. He then considers their "possible proximal and distal causes."... -
Television and Violence - A Christian Response to the Debate over Effects Grade 9-LifelongReynaud talks about research on the effects of television in correlation to violence. -
The relationship of nutrition knowledge and food-related behavior among secondary students Grade 9-Grade 12Problem: The purpose of this study was to assess the level of nutrition knowledge, to determine how nutrition knowledge is related to food-related behavior among secondary students at a parochial day school, and to determine the effect on both of a... -
Trying to Get the Bad Out Kindergarten-Grade 12Defiant, disruptive students often have needs that are overlooked. Sandra Doran shares a poignant story of how a 'bad' act turned out to be a cry for help. -
Understanding the Spiritual Development and Faith Experience of College and University Students on Adventist Campuses Tertiary-LifelongIn a presentation at the Adventist Higher Education Summit in 1997, Roger Dudley provides theory and practical examples of how to enhance faith development in youth. -
WAD: Discipline, The Acid Test Preschool-Grade 12The acid test of a Christian school or college is its approach to discipline. Various principles are presented. The administration of discipline involves the integration of moral truth with outward act. Also available in French: La... -
Why Christians Should Study Sociology Tertiary"It is within relationships, and in particular the group relationship, that reality is best conceptualized, accessed, and constructed."