Teaching Topic

Teaching Is Not About the Teacher

The Necessity of Properly Written Educational Objectives

March 21, 2012

Have you ever heard a teacher make a statement like, “I don’t teach math, I teach students.” This is an interesting statement and this manner of thinking should impact each of us who are teachers. Regardless of what we are teaching, we must keep in mind that our focus ought to be the students, not the subject matter.

Christian Education, Mentoring, Teaching

4 Marks of a Great Teacher

Great Teachers Impact Their Students

Dr. Jim Schettler

November 29, 2011

You will never have a great teacher who does not have passion. The personality of individual teachers may be different and their passion may come out differently, but you have never been taught by a great teacher that did not have a passion for what he was teaching.

Christian Education, Mentoring, Teaching

The Danger of Errant Instruction

Christian Education Is Not Optional

Troy Calvert

November 10, 2011

Our society is dominated by a pluralistic worldview where our children are being taught that absolutes no longer exist. With that false teaching comes the idea that everyone is right in his own way. Yet Proverbs 12:15 warns, “The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.”

Children, Christian Education, Family, Teaching

Helping Students Become Great Spellers

Understanding the Causes of Poor Spelling

Dr. Manuel Salazar

October 01, 2011

The American Literacy Council estimates that 23% of American adults (over 43 million) are functioning at the lowest level of spelling, an additional 28% (over 52 million) are functioning just above that level. This means that over half of all adults in America struggle with spelling.

Christian Education, Teaching

Sharpening Students with Mathematics

The Keys to Teaching Math Successfully

Dr. Manuel Salazar

August 12, 2011

The study of math equips students to become better problem solvers and demonstrates to them how the Lord used perfect mathematics to create our world. While not all students will be engineers, math teachers, or scientists, all students can greatly benefit from the proper study of advanced mathematics.

Christian Education, Teaching

The Need for Strong Christian Schools

Leading Your School to Greater Excellence

Dr. Manuel Salazar

June 17, 2011

Christian schools in America ought to be equipping the next generation of young people to impact our nation and world for Christ. Unfortunately, in too many ways that is not the case, in part because of a lack of effective leadership and resources allocated to our Christian schools.

Administration, Christian Education, Teaching, Vision

Preaching Must Be Authoritative

Preaching That Pleases God—Part 2

Dr. Tom Farrell

November 26, 2010

We have no right to dilute, delete, diminish, or dummy-down anything that God said in His Word. We are to declare it exactly the way He said it.

Preaching, Revival, Sermon Helps, Teaching

The Preacher Is Accountable to God

Preaching That Pleases God—Part 1

Dr. Tom Farrell

November 18, 2010

I am convinced that the highest, holiest, and hardest calling for the man of God is to preach the Word of God.

Preaching, Sermon Helps, Teaching

4 Tips for Helpful Homework

Using Homework to Help Your Students

Dr. Manuel Salazar

July 09, 2010

Homework is often misunderstood by teachers, parents, and students. It should never be used as a punishment—students already have a bad taste about homework.

Christian Education, Teaching