The 4 M’s of Effective Objectives: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Contributor: Rolin Martin | Length : 15 | File type : Video
Good objectives can give your class activities focus. Vague goals, on the other hand, will let down the teacher and the students. Rolin presents a mini-class on setting appropriate objectives, and o... Read More
What Do Teachers Do? Focusing Your Lessons with Objectives
Contributor: Peter Goertzen | Length : 6 | File type : Video
How do you prepare to teach a class? How do you know what lectures, questions, and activities to include? It all starts with the objective, says Peter. He describes the value of a clear statemen... Read More
Setting Up Your Classroom to Enhance Student Learning
Contributor: Brian J Martin | Length : 7 | File type : Video
How should you arrange your learning space? Brian reminds us that there is more than one good way to set up student desks. And beginning with one configuration doesn't mean that it cannot be changed... Read More
How Do We Nurture Love for God and Others?
Contributor: John Coblentz | Length : 7 | File type : Video
The school's task is to train students. John Coblentz says one kind of training is more important than any other: nurturing students to love God. How can teachers and schools accomplish this? How ca... Read More
Stories, Songs, and Show What You Know: Elementary Math Review Techniques
Contributor: Sherri King | Length : 5 | File type : Video
Sherri King demonstrates review techniques as she reviews multiplication tables and temperature scales with her third grade class. As you watch, consider the procedures she has established to allow ... Read More
Priorities for High School: Making Electives Manageable
Contributor: Howard Lichty | Length : 10 | File type : Video
During Howard Lichty's time as administrator, Countryside Christian School extended its high school program through grade 12. Part of the appeal of this program, Howard believes, is the flexibility ... Read More
Priorities for High School: Focus on the Core
Contributor: Douglas Groff | Length : 4 | File type : Video
A diverse high school program is a common dream for administrators, says Doug. He counsels schools, however, to be careful not to overreach staff capacities. Instead, schools can best serve students... Read More
Using Geoboards to Support Literacy
Contributor: Brianna Martin | Length : 3 | File type : Video
Geoboards have proven helpful in teaching math skills and geometry concepts. Brianna Martin says that geoboard practice also enables first graders at Pleasant Valley Mennonite School to succeed more... Read More
High School That Fits Us
Contributor: Norwood Shank | Length : 5 | File type : Video
How do school staffers work with a community that is historically cautious about education to operate a high school with nearly 100% graduation? In order to gain this support, Hickory Hollow Christi... Read More
Why We Teach World Cultures and Geography
Contributor: Peter Goertzen | Length : 4 | File type : Video
In 11th and 12th grade, students at Maranatha Christian School study world cultures and geography. Peter Goertzen explains why the school values the course, and why they choose it at this level over... Read More
