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    A New SLANT on Learning Grade 1-Grade 12
    This one page NAD Teachers Convention 2006 handout visually illustrates five key postures or behaviors that will always enhance learning. The acronym, SLANT, stand for: Sit up. Lean forward. Ask questions. Nod your head. Talk to your teacher. Ready to display...

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    A No-Paper Day Kindergarten-Grade 12
    A multigrade teacher shares how to implement a no-paper day each week. This is a day where students learn but the teacher doesn't have to take home papers to grade for the day. The author shares ideas for how to teach math, reading, Bible, language, spelling,...

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    American History Alive! Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This article from the JAE special social studies, history, and geography issue suggests ideas for bringing American history to life. History classes should create memories, include both content and skills, help students discover unique perspectives on Adventism,...

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    Apply the Book Education in the 21st Century Kindergarten-Grade 12
    How can we apply the principles found in the book Education today? And what does a school look like that did this? This presentation will show a process to convert an Adventist school into an Education education. It will also show actual artifacts...

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    Axtell Expressions Preschool-Grade 12
    Puppets and props for Christian educators. Steve Axtell has created puppets for Big Idea's VeggieTales, as well as many video productions including the Donut Man, and Prayer Bear with Steve Green. Visit this site to find unforgettable, top-quality puppets,...

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    Birth Order and Understanding Classroom Behavior Preschool-Grade 12
    How does the order we arrive in a family influence our behavior, personality and decisions? What part does it play in how our students learn? Download this 2006 NAD Teachers Convention presentation and handout to learn why one classroom management method doesn't...

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    Communicating Through Questions Grade 1-Lifelong
    Studies show many elementary and secondary teachers ask questions of their students that demand the lowest level of cognitive thinking. This article suggests three ways of using questions to enhance learning and to achieve better communication among students:...

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    Competency-based Education Grade 10-Tertiary
    Competencies tend to convey what the person is capable of or competent to perform, the degree of preparation, and sufficiency or responsibility for certain tasks. It tries to follow an integrative approach, considering capabilities as a dynamic combination...

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    Educating Academy Students for Multicultural Society Grade 9-Grade 12
    What can a school and its faculty do to create an atmosphere that goes beyond tolerance to acceptance and close fellowship among different races and cultures? It requires careful planning by administration and faculty, a philosophy that all have been created...

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    Education Resources - Southeastern California Conference Kindergarten-Grade 12
    The Southeastern California Conference Office of Education's resource page includes codes and policies, curriculum links, health and safety resources and more.

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    Hands-on Social Studies for the Multigrade Classroom Kindergarten-Grade 8
    This article from the JAE special social studies, history, and geography issue suggests steps and activities to help multigrade teachers organize their time and make social studies exciting for elementary students. Teachers should make a yearly plan and outline...

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    Health and Safety - Southwestern Union Conference Education Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Resources include sample emergency plans and templates, information on cyberbullying, online education resources, and a webinar on supporting educators during COVID-19.

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    Motivating Math Students Kindergarten-Grade 8
    This article from the JAE special math issue suggests techniques and activities for motivating math students. Most of the activities apply to the upper grades. The activities and methods concentrate on decimals, fractions, percentages, and metrics. Resources...

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    Mr J and His Insta Account - Aaron Builds Big Social Media Following to Inspire Other Teachers Kindergarten-Grade 12
    In this interview, learn how Australian teacher Aaron Johnston uses social media to connect with teachers around the world. Johnston also responds to questions about remote learning and the impacts of COVID on learning.

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    Sharing Resources Kindergarten-Lifelong
    CIRCLE, the Curriculum and Instruction Resource Center Linking Educators, connects those who have resources with those who need them anytime, anywhere. Sponsored by the North American Division (NAD) and General Conference Department of Education, it...

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    Teaching Materials Center, Southern University Kindergarten-Tertiary
    Designed to foster imaginative teaching, the Teaching Materials Center (TMC) is open to all teachers, homeschooling parents, and other adults from the community, in addition to Southern Adventist University students, faculty, and staff. A community membership...

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    Techniques for the Elaboration of Questions Grade 1-Tertiary
    To question well is to teach well. The fine art of teaching rests on the skillful employment of questioning more than on anything else; for it is the guide to clear and vivid ideas, incites the imagination, stimulates thought, and encourages action.

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    Technology for Elementary Students Kindergarten-Grade 8
    This article from the JAE special technology and education issue discusses the importance of technology education in elementary school.

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    The Effects of Visual Learning - Now I See It Teaching Preschool-Grade 8
    This 2012 NAD Teachers Convention presentation reviews the current research and literature supporting the model of multi-sensory teaching, with a special emphasis on visual and hands-on experiences. Teaching various subjects employing the use of puppetry,...

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    The Pedagogy of Jesus - Lessons for Teaching in Luke 24:13-43 Kindergarten-Tertiary
    “Educators working in Adventist institutions can learn much from the Master Teacher and the two disciples on the road to Emmaus. After reviewing the passage in Luke 24:13 to 43 and analyzing some of the main characteristics of Jesus’ teaching approach...

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    Totally Tots Blog Preschool-Grade 3
    While this blog is named to focus on early childhood education, it includes sections that teachers can use for all elementary classrooms. Sign up for an e-mail notice to get weekly ideas, or check out the “Crafty Corner” or “Simply Made”...

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    Transforming Classroom Practice - Toronto Campus News Grade 3-Grade 8
    Looking for an authentic cross-curriculum project to encourage holistic development and incorporate 21st century skills? This teacher’s idea to have her class produce the campus news also provides an opportunity for students to share their faith.

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    Up a Tree or in the Mud - How Nature-Based Free Play Contributes to the Wellbeing of Children Preschool-Grade 8
    Many children live very managed, structured and risk-free lives. Consequently, they are not necessarily developing "confidence and resilience that transfer to new situations." In contrast, time outdoors engaging in exploration and free play grows...