Yesterday we explored learning styles, today I want us to take that a step farther as we discuss Instructional Models. There are in my experience four basic models: 1) Large Group Instruction, 2) Small Group Instruction, 3) Individual (one on one) Instruction, and 4) Private (Self-Guided) Instruction. Taking these models into the Church setting, here … Continue reading More on Teaching
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Are We Teaching How They Learn?
Education professionals divide learners into three basic learning styles. 1) Auditory Learners. These people learn from listening to lectures or presentations in class. They may take notes, but learn mostly from what they hear. You can give these people verbal directions to a destination and they remember those directions. 2) Visual Learners. This group learns … Continue reading Are We Teaching How They Learn?
Prayer for School
In my corner of the universe school is starting for the academic year 2015-2016. Today is the first day of classes for elementary, junior high, and high school students. College and university students are moving back on campus and getting ready for classes to being in a week or two. Our son is already … Continue reading Prayer for School
What Great Parents Do
Parents should be their children's first and primary teachers. Both in classical and Biblical education. Churches and schools (private or public) are aids to help parents do their job of teaching. A good education begins, continues, and culminates at home. That was the idea of the SHEMA in Deu 6:3ff. The Law of Moses commanded … Continue reading What Great Parents Do
Learning from a Teacher.
Let me introduce you to my favorite 1st Grade Teacher. She was not my teacher when I was 6, nor did she teach my son's 1st Grade class (she was teaching 6th grade then). We struck up one of our many conversations about teaching and preaching as we were returning from a "working vacation." Yes, … Continue reading Learning from a Teacher.
Instructional Models
Yesterday we explored learning styles, today I want us to take that a step farther as we discuss Instructional Models. There are in my experience four basic models: 1) Large Group Instruction, 2) Small Group Instruction, 3) Individual (one on one) Instruction, and 4) Private (Self-Guided) Instruction.Taking these models into the Church setting, here is … Continue reading Instructional Models
How Do We Learn?
Education professionals divide learners into three basic learning styles.1) Auditory Learners. These people learn from listening to lectures or presentations in class. They may take notes, but learn mostly from what they hear. You can give these people verbal directions to a destination and they remember those directions.2) Visual Learners. This group learns from what … Continue reading How Do We Learn?
Vacation Bible School
Consider this your invitation to Vacation Bible School at Parrish Church of Christ. Our VBS begins Sunday, June 21 and runs through Thursday, June 25 from 6:30 - 8:00 each evening. This year our over-all theme is MARVELous Heroes. Using this theme we will study events from the lives of five Biblical Heroes. Here is … Continue reading Vacation Bible School
A Lesson from Fifth Grade
This past weekend I was back in Pensacola, Florida for the funeral of my mom's only sister (my aunt). While there, I had the opportunity to see people who are a part of my past. One of those people is Mrs. Gulsby, my fifth grade teacher at Escambia Christian School. Mrs. Gulsby was everything a … Continue reading A Lesson from Fifth Grade
Thank You, Teachers
Today is Teacher Appreciation Day in the US. Accordingly, I would like to take the opportunity to say thanks to:Mrs. Farley (Kindergarten - the picture above is from my Kindergarten promotion at ECS a long time ago. I am on the far left.), Ms. Simon (1st Grade), Miss Lagrone (2nd), Mrs. Ellis (3rd), Mrs. Nelson … Continue reading Thank You, Teachers
Driving Thought 