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Is Christian Education "Worth It"?, Sheila Mulder
Is Christian Education "Worth It"?, Sheila Mulder
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"God desires that His people work to restore and form culture."
Posting about the value of Christian education from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.
https://inallthings.org/is-christian-education-worth-it/
Teacher Flexibility And The New Normal, Sheila Mulder
Teacher Flexibility And The New Normal, Sheila Mulder
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"The pandemic revealed the strong need for caring for the whole person and implementing informed teaching practices and principles."
Posting about adapting to change in education from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.
https://inallthings.org/teacher-flexibility-and-the-new-normal/
Encouraging Our Community And Retaining Our Educators, Matthew Beimers
Encouraging Our Community And Retaining Our Educators, Matthew Beimers
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Posting about the challenge of retaining high quality, committed teachers from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.
https://inallthings.org/encouraging-our-community-and-retaining-our-educators/
Teaching The Whole Person: A Review Of The Learning Cycle, Steve Holtrop
Teaching The Whole Person: A Review Of The Learning Cycle, Steve Holtrop
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"The Learning Cycle is an intriguing collection of theoretical and anecdotal reinforcements for the concept that students are spiritual, emotional, social, and behavioral beings as well as intellectual beings."
Posting about the book The Learning Cycle from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.
https://inallthings.org/teaching-the-whole-person-a-review-of-the-learning-cycle/
Building On Abilities: Developing A Growth Mindset, Valorie L. Zonnefeld
Building On Abilities: Developing A Growth Mindset, Valorie L. Zonnefeld
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"Experience has taught me that before we can conquer any mathematics, it is important that the students first believe that they can learn math."
Posting about growth in learning from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.
https://inallthings.org/building-on-abilities-developing-a-growth-mindset/
Open Educational Resources For The Kingdom, Mike Janssen
Open Educational Resources For The Kingdom, Mike Janssen
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"OERs can reduce the financial burden for our students and promote Kingdom values in education."
Posting about the educational value of open source software from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.
https://inallthings.org/open-educational-resources-for-the-kingdom/
The Early Childhood Years: Building Blocks For Life, Gwen R. Marra
The Early Childhood Years: Building Blocks For Life, Gwen R. Marra
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"In the early childhood years, so much growth and development occurs. It truly is the foundation for the formal learning that happens later in life."
Posting about education in the formative years from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.
https://inallthings.org/the-early-childhood-years-building-blocks-for-life/
The Irony Of A Well-Presented Lecture, Tony N. Jelsma
The Irony Of A Well-Presented Lecture, Tony N. Jelsma
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"My ultimate goal is for students to become independent learners so that they won’t need me or someone like me when they graduate."
Posting about applying flipped instruction in the university classroom from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.
https://inallthings.org/the-irony-of-a-well-presented-lecture/
Hidden Curriculum: Stumbling Along The Trail Towards Faith Formation, David J. Mulder
Hidden Curriculum: Stumbling Along The Trail Towards Faith Formation, David J. Mulder
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"I believe it’s important to recognize that faith formation is not actually a human endeavor."
Posting about ideas, assumption, and attitudes conveyed in classrooms from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.
https://inallthings.org/hidden-curriculum-stumbling-along-the-trail-towards-faith-formation/
5 Questions For Christians To Ask About Online Courses And Degrees, Leah A. Zuidema
5 Questions For Christians To Ask About Online Courses And Degrees, Leah A. Zuidema
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"Learners are whole people, and this should be reflected in online learning, too."
Posting about evaluating online courses and programs from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.
https://inallthings.org/5-questions-for-christians-to-ask-about-online-courses-degrees/
Bridge-Building In Sioux County, Mary Beth Pollema
Bridge-Building In Sioux County, Mary Beth Pollema
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"Recently, I had the opportunity to talk with Alex Vasquez, director of Young Life in Sioux County, about his work in the community. He is speaking from several platforms that allow him to serve as a “bridge builder” between cultures within Sioux Center."
Posting about partnering with immigrants in our communities from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.
https://inallthings.org/bridge-building-in-sioux-county/
The Walls Within Our Classrooms, Mary Beth Pollema
The Walls Within Our Classrooms, Mary Beth Pollema
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"Sinful hearts are prone to build walls that cause others to be excluded, but God has given us the ministry of reconciliation (II Cor. 5:18) that we are to bring to our classroom communities."
Posting about breaking educational barriers from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.
https://inallthings.org/the-walls-within-our-classrooms/
Creating A Culturally Sensitive Classroom, Barb Hoekstra
Creating A Culturally Sensitive Classroom, Barb Hoekstra
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"Culturally sensitive Christian instructors see their students as image bearers of Christ, as kingdom citizens, and they focus on all aspects of their students, not just their color."
Posting about educating students in a diverse world from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.
https://inallthings.org/creating-a-culturally-sensitive-classroom/
The Toughest Question About Christian Education, Leah A. Zuidema
The Toughest Question About Christian Education, Leah A. Zuidema
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"For Christ-centered schools, the desire to promote the common good is a way to make daily life better for everyone."
Posting about the importance of Christian education from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.
https://inallthings.org/the-toughest-question-about-christian-education/
Mathematical Justice?, Valorie L. Zonnefeld
Mathematical Justice?, Valorie L. Zonnefeld
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"I’d like to suggest the possibility of guiding students toward more just ways of seeing and being in the world in mathematics class."
Posting about human flourishing through mathematical study from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.
http://inallthings.org/mathematical-justice/
Case For Christian Higher Education: Two-Year Technical Programs, Too, Joel K. Sikkema
Case For Christian Higher Education: Two-Year Technical Programs, Too, Joel K. Sikkema
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"The importance of today’s professional-technical vocations is critical to the collective work for Christ in today’s world. People serving in these fields are truly at the front lines, responding to God’s word with their hearts, minds, and hands."
Posting about the need for Christian technical training from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.
http://inallthings.org/the-case-for-christian-higher-education-two-year-technical-programs-too/
Why Is School Like A Prison?, David J. Mulder
Why Is School Like A Prison?, David J. Mulder
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"Imagine the change in motivation in a classroom that was formerly teacher-directed to one where students have a voice in the learning process!"
Posting about enhancing the student experience from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.
http://inallthings.org/why-is-school-like-a-prison/
God Loveth Adverbs: Teaching (And Living) Christianly, David J. Mulder
God Loveth Adverbs: Teaching (And Living) Christianly, David J. Mulder
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"In my current role as a teacher educator, I strive to help my students (pre-service teachers) understand what it means to 'teach Christianly.' If I’m honest about it, I am still striving to fully understand what this means in my own teaching practice."
Posting about being a Christ-like teacher from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.
http://inallthings.org/god-loveth-adverbs-teaching-and-living-christianly/
Created To Create: Fostering Innovative Education, David J. Mulder
Created To Create: Fostering Innovative Education, David J. Mulder
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"Can we teach kids to be creative? Can we teach students to wonder, to ask questions, to innovate? Or is this, in fact, something that is naturally within them?"
Posting about shifting school culture to allow for more creativity from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.
http://inallthings.org/created-to-create-fostering-innovative-education/
Explorers And Immigrants, Nathan L. Tintle
Explorers And Immigrants, Nathan L. Tintle
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"In my research work I am regularly able to live life on the frontier of an unfamiliar land, as an immigrant and an explorer. Day-in and day-out I get to experience the unfamiliarity which is so rewarding and exciting, satisfying the insatiable appetite to do something daring."
Posting about new ways of thinking from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.
http://inallthings.org/explorers-and-immigrants/
Grace Of Failure, David J. Mulder
Grace Of Failure, David J. Mulder
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"Rather than 'averaging' grades on discrete bits of knowledge and facts, teachers could track growth in understanding the big ideas over time."
Posting about new ways to assess student learning from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.
http://inallthings.org/the-grace-of-failure/
Christian Views Of The Student, Steve Holtrop
Christian Views Of The Student, Steve Holtrop
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"Because we are very influenced by the philosophies of our age, we need to critically examine these -isms through a biblical lens."
Posting about a Christian perspective on understanding students from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.
http://inallthings.org/christian-views-of-the-student/
Does Gender Matter In The Academic World?, Neal Deroo
Does Gender Matter In The Academic World?, Neal Deroo
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Posting about how much gender matters in the academy and higher education from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.
http://inallthings.org/does-gender-matter-in-the-academic-world/
Coach, Can We Talk?, Chad Hanson
Coach, Can We Talk?, Chad Hanson
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"Approach talking to a coach after praying for wisdom and writing down objective and productive facts toward helping your child change."
Posting about healthy discussions with coaches from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.
http://inallthings.org/coach-can-we-talk/
Back To School, Gwen R. Marra
Back To School, Gwen R. Marra
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Posting about preparing for a new school year from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.
http://inallthings.org/back-to-school/
Letter To Teachers, David J. Mulder
Letter To Teachers, David J. Mulder
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"Remember: you matter. You make a difference. You are fulfilling your calling!"
Posting about encouragement for teachers from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.
http://inallthings.org/a-letter-to-teachers/
We're In The Kid Business, Joshua E. Bowar
We're In The Kid Business, Joshua E. Bowar
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"It’s our deep desire to train children in the way they should go, to help them to seek out God’s will for their life, to help them use their talents and gifts, and to draw them closer to God by learning about His world and His Word."
Posting about Christian education from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.
http://inallthings.org/were-in-the-kid-business/
Experiencing God's Presence In The Life Of Academia, Benjamin J. Lappenga
Experiencing God's Presence In The Life Of Academia, Benjamin J. Lappenga
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"God's presence breaks through in good times and bad."
Posting about making time for spiritual reflection from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.
http://inallthings.org/experiencing-gods-presence-in-the-life-of-academia/
Mathematician's Apology, Tom Clark
Mathematician's Apology, Tom Clark
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"Better standards may help all math teachers to shape our classes to better reflect the creativity and play at the heart of mathematics."
Posting about ways to improve math's negative image from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.
http://inallthings.org/a-mathematicians-apology/
Placing Ourselves In The Story, David J. Mulder
Placing Ourselves In The Story, David J. Mulder
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"Developing an understanding of the Civil War is an essential part of the curriculum in American schools today. And little wonder: unlike other conflicts in American history, the whole story happens here, at home. The story of the Civil War is the story of us fighting with us, and the conflict shaped not only the immediate situation, but also successive generations of Americans right up to the present day. How can parents and teachers help children and young adolescents understand this pivotal time period in American history?"
Posting about teaching and the Civil War from In All Things - …