Leadership Skills Every Teacher Needs

2023 Southeast Christian School Convention workshop handouts: Friday, September 29, 2023.  Word doc handout PDF handout Teachers are leaders. The fact that their followers are children and teenagers makes them no less of a leader than a pastor, administrator, corporate CEO, or government official. Following key leadership practices will assist teachers with their instruction, problem solving, and relationships.   What is a leader? Key words:          Influence         Persuasion          Change          Engagement What is spiritual leadership? Key […]

When Snowflake, Helicopter, and Mama Bear Parents Coalesce on the School Campus

2023 Southeast Christian School Convention workshop handouts: Friday, September 29, 2023.  Word doc handout PDF handout School enrollment continues to climb due to dissatisfaction with public schools and increasing government vouchers, but it has also required teachers and administrators to manage people who do not have traditionally biblical parenting styles. How do we deal with these people? UNHEALTHY ATTITUDES Improper view of children’s nature Insecurity Competitive Selfishness ADVICE FOR TEACHERS Focus on the position God […]

Healthy Teachers in Happy Classrooms

2023 Southeast Christian School Convention workshop handouts: Thursday, September 28, 2023.  Word doc handout PDF handout Burned out teachers cannot effectively fulfill their calling. Poor management, persistent stress, and unrealistic expectations will result in an emotional crash. However, healthy decision-making, planning, and life habits will make the school day more enjoyable, and they will make the teacher more successful. Spiritual Emotional Health Prioritize being with God, rather than doing for God. Make the decision to […]

Memorization: The Concrete Foundation for Learning

2023 Southeast Christian School Convention workshop handouts: Thursday, September 28, 2023.  Word doc handout. PDF handout. Although memorization is the lowest form of cognitive learning, it is foundational. Critical thinking cannot take place with knowledge students don’t remember. Therefore, teachers need to understand how the memory works and which methods will help students achieve mastery. Nothing replaces quality instruction at the onset. Use variety to teach new vocabulary words. Remove distractions and optimize focus. Methodically […]

Is it Ever Okay to Lie, and Why Does it Matter?

Everyone instinctively knows that lying is wrong – no one wants to be lied to, and we feel guilty when we do it. But haven’t we all considered certain scenarios and wondered whether or not lying could be justified? This ethical issue is worth considering, because if lying is never justified, then we need clear direction for handling some tricky dilemmas. If there is a justifiable reason to mislead another person, then the virtue that […]