Sometimes students can learn to express clearly articulated thoughts better in settings that are not formally called public speaking. We will consider ways to develop students' oral skills as they answer questions, explain problems, give reports, read aloud, and engage in discussion.
Sometimes students can learn to express clearly articulated thoughts better in settings that are not formally called public speaking. We will consider ways to develop students' oral skills as they answer questions, explain problems, give reports, read aloud, and engage in discussion.
How can you become a better teacher? In Intentional Growth, Melvin explores a range of steps you can take to develop your understanding and your ability to communicate. In this excerpt, he highlights an uncomfortable strategy: teach in unusual situations. Although Melvin doesn't mention Meet, Zoom, or Teams, his advice highlights the opportunities for growth during the COVID-19 pandemic.
You know that reading is a path of growth. But what kind of reading will benefit your teaching the most? Develop a plan, says Melvin, and read with intention. This clip is taken from Melvin Lehman's talk "Intentional Growth" at Teachers' Week 2012.
Sometimes students can learn to express clearly articulated thoughts better in settings that are not formally called public speaking. We will consider ways to develop students' oral skills as they answer questions, explain problems, give reports, read aloud, and engage in discussion.
The sooner students discover their own identity the better. This talk discusses hindrances to authentic personhood as well as how the school can nurture personhood development.
Educator, servant, referee, counselor, and mentor: each role affords special opportunites but within specific limitations.
Personal growth for the teacher is more than intellectual/academic development. How can teachers grow professionally, spiritually, and physically as they mature in the school and community life?
Educator, servant, referee, counselor, and mentor: each role affords special opportunites but within specific limitations.
Teachers often struggle with creating lessons that are relevant to the students. Mr. Lehman focuses on the relevancy of current events and some practical ways to integrate and present current events in the classroom.
This second session is not a collection of suggested surprises. Rather it will develop how and why the surprise (the "a-ha" moments and more) are an integral part of the learning process. Children learn best when they enjoy school.
Personal energy is good but not enough for the teacher. How does the teacher obtain and express the divine energy that comes from God alone? What does this look like in everyday classroom settings?
Sometimes students can learn to express clearly articulated thoughts better in settings that are not formally called public speaking. We will consider ways to develop students’ oral skills as they answer questions, explain problems, give reports, read aloud, and engage in discussion.
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