Teachers are using projects, learning logs, performance assessments, and other alternative forms of assessment. When employing such assessment tools, how can they communicate expectations clearly, evaluate student performance fairly, and… Continue Reading
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Melodee Allen explores learning style theory in the context of a biblical worldview offering applications and limitations for use with upper grammar school through high school students. Continue Reading
How do middle school students need to be treated different than lower/upper school students? How are their minds developing and does it effect your teaching? What should you do with the difficult students (the rebellious student, the class… Continue Reading
Non-traditional older students need tools and strategies to help make them successful. In fact, all students can use these skills to become independent, life-long learners in any academic arena. This seminar will give practical ideas and… Continue Reading
Communication isn’t exactly a snazzy topic. Marketing is much more fun and recognizable. that’s why at many schools marketing garners most of the resources while communications gets a cursory nod and is easily brushed to the side – until… Continue Reading
Ever considered full or partial single sex schedule? Examine the rationale for single sex classes in middle and upper school with a discussion of the experience of a school that has tried it. Continue Reading
Your students are going to movies, watching TV, reading magazines, listening to music, and “facebooking” on the internet. Are they putting any thought and reflection into any of these activites, or are they just letting popular media wash… Continue Reading
The Christian school movement has never been stronger – and never more threatened. A new generation of parenting values, new competition from private and public schools, new financial realities, and new philanthropy patterns all add up to… Continue Reading
What are the real reasons music is so vitally important in education; especially classical learning? How can it be used to further the search for truth and beauty and to transmit our cultural legacy to future generations. Continue Reading
Middle School or Dialectic? Getting the name right is only the first question! This seminar will discuss research related to the needs of young adolescents and the particular concerns of classical educators. Topics include curriculum… Continue Reading
Language, reason, music, numbers - critical thinking, creative thinking, and practical thinking: life offers a dizzying array of tools and purposes for thinking. But with the right structures and the right spirit, kids can be taught this… Continue Reading
High school classes can be very demanding if you aren't ready for them. In this workshop, Andrew discusses approaches to prepare for and teach high school students. Be ready to participate and share your struggles and ideas. Continue Reading