Classroom Norms Part 2: Virtual Meeting Etiquette
There are three parts of the virtual meeting for which you should set norms: before, during, and after the meeting.
Classroom Norms Part 1: Face-to-Face Expectations
Creating classroom norms is a great way to get everyone on the same page as far as what is and is not acceptable behavior during…
Building Rapport: The Key to Good Classroom Management
A safe environment in the classroom can be fragile; it requires vigilance, consistency, and intention every day.
Punishing the Group: What Messages are We Sending?
It is sometimes tempting as a teacher to punish an entire group for the misbehavior of one or more students. But the messages sent by…
Classroom Intervention Strategies, Part 2: Medium and High Level Responses
Every student is different, and not all strategies work on all students, so getting to know your students is essential.
Classroom Intervention Strategies, Part 1: Low Level Responses
All teachers leave an impression. Thus, it is essential that Seventh-day Adventist teachers use a grace-based classroom management approach.
Becoming a Facilitator: Architect, Pilot, and Guide
A teacher who is striving to be a facilitator should focus on three basic roles: Architect, Pilot, and Guide.
Blended Learning
Blended learning is an education approach that combines online digital media with active learning methods within the classroom. It requires the digital and physical presence…
Four Learning Styles
The are four types of learners. Each of these types of learners does best when instruction answers one of four simple questions: why, what, how,…
Bloom’s Taxonomy & Learning Retention
What does Bloom’s Taxonomy have to do with how much content our students remember?
5 Continuing Education Courses for Adventist Teachers
The 5 courses are freely available through the Adventist Learning Community for continuing education credit.
Asking Good Questions & Responding to Student Answers
As teachers, we often find our classroom discussions falling flat. How can we encourage critical thinking, deeper conversations, great discussions, content synthesis, and learner engagement?…