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An Extraordinary Time: Teaching in the 21st Century Kindergarten-LifelongHow has brain research influenced instruction practices? Susan Kovalik shares an instructional method that is built on information from research on the brain: Integrated Thematic Instruction (ITI). ITI combines four teaching, learning, and science constructs... -
An Overview of the Theory of Multiple Intelligences Kindergarten-LifelongThis article from the Multiple Intelligences (MI) issue of JAE gives a brief history and background of the MI theory. There are differences between learning styles and MI: 1) MI was developed through scientific research rather than observation; 2) intelligences... -
Beyond Cooperative Learning: Building a Learning Community Kindergarten-Grade 12This article from the special JAE issue on cooperative learning states that a classroom needs to become a Christian learning community where students are involved together in learning and developing character. The author shares how this can be achieved by... -
Bringing Powerful Teaching to the Small School Kindergarten-Grade 10Larry Burton shares his experiences in using many instructional strategies in a one-room school. Implementing these strategies can lead to what the author calls "instructional empowerment." Models of Teaching (MOT) strategies discussed include: Synetics;... -
Classrooms Alive! Using Integrated Thematic Teaching Kindergarten-Grade 8This article shares the excitement that comes with trying new teaching strategies. Bored with the same old lesson plans, worksheet, and rote learning, Tom and Kathy Roosma found themselves ready to leave teaching. However, after attending a Whole Language... -
Coaching vs. Professing - Which Kind of Teacher are You? Kindergarten-Grade 12Robert D. Boram discusses the advantages and disadvantages of two kinds of teaching: coaching and professing. Professing means lecturing, focusing on the teacher and content. Coaching means teaching for mastery, focusing on the student (as apprentices). Mastery... -
Cooperative Learning Kindergarten-Grade 12This article defines cooperative learning, what makes it an effective teaching strategy, and how suitable it is for the Christian classroom. The author supports his discussion with current research on cooperative learning, and provides suggestions on how to... -
Effective Teaching Techniques for College Classes Tertiary-LifelongGail T. Rice shares effective strategies for teaching college level classes. Rice emphasizes that, in addition to mastery of content material, teachers need to be aware of the process of teaching and learning. Strategies include: improve class discussions,... -
Encyclopedia of Bible Teaching Ideas Kindergarten-Grade 12Use the Children's Worker's Encyclopedia of Bible-Teaching Ideas to increase your teaching impact by bringing the Old and New Testament stories to life with attention-grabbing ideas! Find easy-to-use plans from each book of the Old and New Testament for: active... -
Finding Multiple Intelligences in High School Literature Grade 9-Grade 12This article from the Multiple Intelligences (MI) issue of JAE includes ideas for teaching upper academy level literature using MI theory and techniques. Also included in this article are examples of projects produced by the author -
Great Teaching Must Inspire Great Thinking Tertiary-LifelongThis article addresses some of the perennial issues that arise when schools attempt to teach students to think. Teaching critical and independent thinking does not appear to hinge on the controversy between the merits of teacher-centered or student-centered... -
I Didn't Even Know I Liked You - Elementary Students Learn People Skills and Subject Matter Kindergarten-Grade 8This article from the special JAE issue on cooperative learning shows how students involved with cooperative learning not only master subject matter, but also learn social skills. One of the first steps the classroom teacher must take is to provide opportunities... -
In the Image of God - The Creative Act in Teaching and Learning Tertiary-LifelongSpring hypotheses that "successful teaching consists of establishing a dynamic relationship between the student and the subject matter." In the paper he goes on to discuss what the nature of the "dynamic relationship" is and how the teacher... -
Integration of Faith and Learning - Theory and Practice Part I Tertiary-LifelongKorniejczuk reviews the concepts of integrating faith and learning, it's role in Christian education, and presents a model of levels of teacher integration of faith in their classes. This paper was presented at the 21st Institute of Christian Teaching. -
Integration of Faith and Learning - Theory and Practice Part II Tertiary-LifelongKorniejczuk describes faith-learning integration according to the model (of levels of teacher integration of faith in their classroom), compares teachers', students', and administrators' perceptions related to teacher integration, and explores the factors... -
JAE Editorial: Ways to Enliven Your Teaching Kindergarten-Grade 12If you are looking for new ways to approach your curriculum, this editorial for the special issue on instructional issues has useful suggestions. Articles in this issue include: Overview of Instructional... -
JAE Editorial: Cooperative Learning - An Opportunity with Eternal Value Kindergarten-LifelongIn this special issue on cooperative learning, Jim Roy discusses the importance of cooperative learning in furthering the mission of our church. Teachers are asked to imagine what our school system could accomplish if every student is taught to work well with... -
Modems, Megabytes, and Multiple Intelligences Kindergarten-TertiaryThis article from the Multiple Intelligences issue of JAE explains how each of the intelligences can utilize the computer for learning. Includes general and specific computer software programs and how each can be used effectively for different learners. -
Multiple Intelligences in the Small Classroom Kindergarten-Grade 12This article from the Multiple Intelligences (MI) issue of JAE shows how to apply MI theory in a multi-grade classroom. Small schools usually do not have many resource people, so teachers often have to manage the task of instructing and evaluating students.... -
Nurturing and Teaching with the Multiple Intelligences Kindergarten-Grade 12This article from the Multiple Intelligences (MI) issue of JAE gives some examples of incorporating MI theory into the curriculum within units or in stand-alone lessons. In addition, Virlynn Burton shares how important it is to keep parents informed about... -
Overview of Instructional Methods Kindergarten-Grade 12Green reviews what teachers should know when dealing with changing educational trends in the areas of management, instruction, content, and teaching skills. Four teaching models (Information-Processing Models, Behavioral Models, Personal Models, and Social... -
Relearning How to Learn Kindergarten-Grade 12This article shows how the Carolina Conference uses study groups to help train teachers in different methods of teaching. Includes examples of teachers learning and using Models of Teaching strategies such as concept attainment and cooperative learning. -
Teachers Apply Multiple Intelligences Theory in Their Classrooms Kindergarten-TertiaryThis article from the Multiple Intelligences (MI) issue of JAE explains how a college professor taught her students to write unit plans using MI. Three of these units are included in the article, with the activities from each of the intelligences included.... -
Teaching Endocrinology Using a Multiple-Intelligences Approach TertiaryThis article from the Multiple Intelligences (MI) issue of JAE shares the author's experience incorporating MI theory into her college class on endocrinology. The students reported greater retention at the end of the class, due to the different ways presented... -
Teaching Principles of Jesus, Part 1, An Introduction Tertiary-LifelongThis article presents Jesus' life and ministry as an ideal model for Christian educators, and seeks to identify and examine the teaching principles that guided His life. Principles discussed include: meditation, personalized instruction, inquiry, teaching... -
The Promise is in the Practice: Professional Imperatives Kindergarten-Grade 12What should Adventist teachers know and understand about current research in education? How will knowledge of current research improve teaching practice? Green cites 9 educational theories worth knowing: Dimensions of Learning; Models of Teaching; Cooperative... -
Tips - Good Teaching - The Top Ten Requirements Kindergarten-Grade 8This article originally appeared in The Teaching Professor. It discusses ten requirements for good teaching. Passion, substance, listening, questioning, style, humor, caring, nurturing, and mentoring are some of the requirements. -
Understanding Learning Styles: An Elephant-Sized Task Kindergarten-LifelongThis articles discusses issues related to learning styles to help teachers to understand what is known about the learning process as well as what still remains a mystery. The basic reason for researching learning styles is to enhance student learning by recognizing... -
Understanding the Student with Attention Deficit Disorder, Part I Kindergarten-Grade 12A comprehensive overview of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a biological condition over which the child has no control. Children with ADHD often have trouble staying seated, paying attention, working independently, completing tasks, and following... -
Using a Direct-Instruction Approach With the Life Series Readers Kindergarten-Grade 8In this article, Shirley Freed interviews a teacher who uses the Direct-Instruction approach to teaching in her third and fourth grade classroom. She shares her strategy for incorporating the Seventh-day Adventist Life Series Readers, and using a system of...