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A New SLANT on Learning Grade 1-Grade 12This one page NAD Teachers Convention 2006 handout visually illustrates five key postures or behaviors that will always enhance learning. The acronym, SLANT, stand for: Sit up. Lean forward. Ask questions. Nod your head. Talk to your teacher. Ready to display... -
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... -
Getting Students to Think - Using Questions Effectively Kindergarten-Grade 12How can educators help students learn to think? Larry Burton and Donna Habenicht address effective ways of using questions to enhance the thinking capabilities of students. The authors state that students need guidance toward using higher level thinking skills.... -
How the Brain Learns Best Kindergarten-LifelongThis article shares brain-function research conclusions regarding how the brain learns best: 1) through multisensory processing, 2) in a predictable sequence, 3) in a flexible environment, 4) when intrinsically motivated. Learning activities need to include... -
Influence of Self-Concept, Learning Strategies and Perception about the Teacher on the Academic Performance of Psychology Students. Tertiary-LifelongThe aim of this study was to establish the relationship between selfconcept, learning strategies and perceptions about teachers’ performance on academic performance of psychology students at UPeU. Design: non experimental, multivariate correlation type.... -
Making Science a Delight Grade 3-Grade 8Sally Dillon writes about a dynamic science teacher, Lowell Russell Litton, and the timeless techniques he has used to captivate and motivate his students at Shenandoah Valley Academy Elementary School. In an innovative way Litton makes sure his lessons allow... -
Nurturing Faith in the Christian School Tertiary-LifelongThe author shares his experiences and perceptions of what really makes a Christian school: the cultivation and reinforcement of the faith life of students through every facet of the school. He outlines elements of teaching and learning that make this a reality...