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  • Adventist Resource
    How CIRCLE Links Adventist Educators Preschool-Tertiary
    How does CIRCLE, the google of Adventist education, work? Learn about honorariums for teachers, parent inspiration, and other new services in the NAD Teachers Convention presentation.

  • Adventist Resource
    A Must Read for Christian Educators - The Latest in Revealing Jesus Series Kindergarten-Grade 12
    “The latest in a series of books about how teachers reveal Jesus to students can help safeguard Christian education in a changing society, says its editors.”

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    A New Focus Lifelong
    Have you ever wondered what happens to retired teachers? After so many years of experience and accumulated knowledge it is mind boggling to imagine them just disappearing from the scene of action they’ve been a part of for so long. Consider how Peter...

  • Adventist Resource
    A Study of Group Attitudes Toward the Professional Status of Teachers in Selected Adventist Elementary and Secondary Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Problem: It was not known to what extent groups associated with Adventist education supported the professional role orientation of teaching which in turn affected the work behavior and morale of teachers. Method: A Professional Role...

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    An Evaluation of Teacher Stressors in an Era of COVID-19 - An Initial Analysis Kindergarten-Grade 12
    “School lockdowns prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic has required teachers to work in a climate of rapid and significant adaptation. In this paper, which is part of a larger study, we provide a summary of the effects the COVID-19 school lockdowns in 2020...

  • Adventist Resource
    Atlantic Union Teacher Assistant Manual Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This manual provides written guidelines for the teacher assistant (TA), the teacher who is supported by a teacher assistant, and the local school board, operating within the Atlantic Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists in North America.

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    Attitude and Aptitude of the Programming Teacher and Its Relationship to Theoretical and Practical Achievement in Students of Adventist Undergraduate Institutions Tertiary
    The present study sought to determine the relationship between the attitude and aptitude of the teacher with respect to the theoretical and practical academic achievement of students in Adventist institutions of higher education that teach the subject of basic...

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    Attitude Towards Mathematics and Academic Achievement Preschool-Lifelong
    The research was descriptive, in which the relationship between attitudes towards mathematics and students' academic performance was analyzed, with a cross-sectional design, since the variables were only observed at a certain time, and quantitative due to...

  • Adventist Resource
    Authoritative Education - The Recommended Practice for Educators Kindergarten-Grade 12
    "Educators must be intentional in making decisions that will help cultivate an environment where growth takes place. The goal of this article is to inspire Christian teachers and administrators to view an authoritative style as the recommended practice...

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    Blog of a Beginning Teacher - Part 1 Grade 1-Lifelong
    In this TEACH journal article, an Australian teacher reflects on how the assumptions he had in college about teaching didn't always turn out the way he expected. He gives suggestions about surviving the first year of teaching, and speaks to seasoned teachers...

  • Adventist Resource
    Book Review - Teacher Well-being Kindergarten-Lifelong
    This TEACH Journal book review highlights the need for teachers to look after their health; a self-help book with a smorgasbord of tips and ideas.

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    Canadian Adventist Teacher Network - CATnet Kindergarten-Grade 12
    CATnet promotes communication and the exchange of ideas among Adventist educators in Canada. Educators anywhere can access resource recommendations, an online journal, teacher blogs on using technology effectively, and Canadian Union forms, policies and guidelines.

  • Adventist Resource
    Classroom Management Presentation Kindergarten-Grade 8
    In this 2012 NAD Teachers Convention presentation, Martha Havens provides practical tips and tools to help elementary teachers organize and manage their classrooms. View the powerpoint; download the handouts.

  • Adventist Resource
    Connection, Direction, Teacher Effectiveness and Wellbeing Kindergarten-Tertiary
    “Teacher effectiveness is a multifaceted concept, which sits at the heart of successful educational programs. A balanced approach to evaluating and analysing teacher effectiveness must incorporate recognition and discussion of hard teacher skills such...

  • Adventist Resource
    Daniel, A Christian Wellness Model for Teachers Tertiary-Lifelong
    Daniel is a powerful, balanced Christian wellness model for all areas of the teacher's life. Spiritually, he stood firm to his values in the spiritually confused culture of Babylon. Emotionally, he healed from deportation, slavery and abuse. Relationally,...

  • Adventist Resource
    Do They Understand What I Just Taught? Kindergarten-Grade 8
    This 2012 NAD presentation focuses on formative assessment ideas and techniques to assist teachers in determining if their students understand a developing concept. An assessment technique can cue the instructor to adjust, reteach, or enrich a given lesson...

  • Adventist Resource
    Don't Drop Your Crystal Balls! Kindergarten-Tertiary
    Charles uses the analogy of juggling many balls, both crystal and bouncing, to prompt teachers to reflect on their priorities. There are always too many duties and opportunities, so choices are essential. Teachers are encouraged to evaluate all the balls they...

  • Adventist Resource
    Environmental literacy of Seventh-day Adventist teachers in the parochial schools of the Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Grade 1-Grade 12
    Problem: In the United States, there is an environmental literacy problem. Americans possess limited knowledge about the environment and environmental issues, and they display limited positive action regarding the environment in which they live. Moreover,...

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    Expectations Developed by Teachers of Municipalized Primary Schools on the Full School Day Project During 2003 in the City of Chillán Tertiary
    The purpose of the study was to learn about the expectations developed by teachers in the Municipality of Chillán before and after the implementation of the Full School Day project. The research was a quantitative and descriptive study of mean differences....

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    Exploring Spirituality in the Teacher-Leadership Role of Mentoring Through Collaborative Action Research Kindergarten-Tertiary
    Colleague mentorship can transform teachers’ practice and the school culture. “This paper reports on a collaborative action research project exploring spirituality in teacher-leadership through the life-world of a New Zealand Christian school principal.”

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    Exploring Worldviews - A Framework Kindergarten-Grade 12
    "In an educational environment where multicultural and multi-faith classrooms have become the norm, it is essential that teachers are aware of, and are knowledgeable about contemporary worldviews. This article provides a general framework for exploring...

  • Adventist Resource
    Far Beyond the Virtual Classroom - The Power of Home Visitation Kindergarten-Tertiary
    "Visiting students in their own home environments is a good way to get to know them and to build a good relationship with the family, especially at the beginning of the school year."

  • Adventist Resource
    Grow 0-2 years-Lifelong
    Vivid imagery in this reflective piece leads to the understanding that growth as a teacher, as well as in life, is limited only by yourself.

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    Highly Effective Teachers Tertiary
    "The question 'What makes an effective teacher?' is an ongoing concern for those involved in education and teaching. This article argues the importance of taking into account both pedagogic and dispositional characteristics when examining what it might...

  • Adventist Resource
    Importance and Effectiveness of the Adventist Educational Philosophy in Chile - Second Report Grade 1-Tertiary
    This second report of the research on the importance and effectiveness of the educational philosophy in Chile showed that mothers are more committed to the various objectives of Adventist education. Students and parents are aligned with respect to these objectives,...

  • Adventist Resource
    Improving Student Outcomes with Effective Teacher-Student Interactions Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Presented on at a 2018 NAD breakout session, the Classroom Assessment Scoring System "identifies the types of teacher-student interactions that matter most in increasing student cognitive, behavioral, and social outcomes."

  • Adventist Resource
    Info Editorial: Collaboration and Teamwork Tertiary
    Wa-Mbaleka explains how the articles in this issue " discuss different facets of collaboration and teamwork." Articles in this issue include: Journeys...

  • Adventist Resource
    JAE Editorial: Teachers - The People Who Make the Difference in Adventist Education Kindergarten-Tertiary
    "The articles in this issue showcase a variety of interests and are authored by individuals passionate about providing quality Adventist education that is Bible-based, kingdom-directed, and service-oriented, with Christ at the center." Article...

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    JAE Editorial: What the Best Teachers Do Kindergarten-Lifelong
    The editor reflects on the qualities exceptional teachers, and challenges Adventist teachers to awaken a desire to reach God's ideal in each student. Other articles in this issue include: A Nine-Point...

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    JAE Editorial: What Will Be Your Legacy? Tertiary
    A call to teachers to implement faith into their teaching, allowing students to remember them most for their bringing God into the classroom. Featured in this issue are: Servant Leadership - Fulfilling...

  • Adventist Resource
    Job Satisfaction Among Elementary Level Educators Kindergarten-Grade 8
    "The objective of this study was to determine the influence that various hygiene and motivating factors had on a sample of elementary school teachers to determine which factors most motivate employees."

  • Adventist Resource
    Job Satisfaction Among Teachers in Seventh-day Adventist Schools and its Relationship to Commitment and Selected Work Conditions Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Problem: The Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America has evidenced concerns over young people losing their commitment to the church, to SDA schools, and even to Christianity. Given the important role teachers play in the formation of young people,...

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    Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment Among Teachers in Norway - A Comparative Study of Selected Schools From Public and Private Educational Systems Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Problem: Recruiting teachers and motivating them to stay in their jobs represents a major educational challenge in Norway. Growing demands and greater expectations on teachers are factors that have resulted in higher turnover and problems of filling...

  • Adventist Resource
    Knowing Well in the Classroom - Epistemic Challenges and Competencies Preschool-Grade 12
    What is mastery in teaching? "What does it mean for a teacher to 'know well'?... This paper proposes that it is the seemingly “self-evident” nature of content knowledge that obscures a range of epistemic questions that could illuminate pedagogical...

  • Adventist Resource
    Leadership Style, School Climate, and the Institutional Commitment of Teachers Grade 8-Grade 12
    "This study explored the relationships among principals' leadership style, school climate, and the organizational commitment of teachers in Seventh-day Adventist secondary schools in the Philippines. The organizational commitment model developed by Steers...

  • Adventist Resource
    Leading the Way: The Relationship Between Effective Teachers Interactions with Their Students and Their Students Interactions with Each Other in Two Multi-grade Parochial Classrooms Grade 1-Grade 8
    This qualitative research study examined the teacher-student and student-student interactions that took place in two elementary parochial classrooms staffed by teachers nominated as effective by their supervisors. The study also examined relationships, similarities...

  • Adventist Resource
    Leading Up - Practicing Leadership at Any Level Kindergarten-Lifelong
    This 2012 NAD Teachers Convention presentation demonstrates that educators must employ many leadership skills, yet many are not in top or designated power positions. If they are successful, they provide leadership in the truest sense–leadership that...

  • Adventist Resource
    Looking Out for Number One - Helping Teachers Stay Healthy Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Through good nutrition, maintaining a desirable weight, and reducing cholesterol, teachers and administrators can enjoy good mental and physical health throughout the school year. Topics include: Find Out What's Going On Inside; Balance the Scales; Fight Communicable...

  • Adventist Resource
    M.I.N.T.S. - Masterful Ideas Needed to Survive Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Seven ideas to help teachers and leaders survive and be successful in their work and interactions with others.

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    MindWaves - How to Use Less Brain Energy to Avoid Burnouts and Better Connect With Those Around You Preschool-Lifelong
    Your brain is as unique as your thumbprint. Some things you do require more expenditure of energy from you than it would of others. Some require less. Understanding more about the amount of energy your brain uses in your own thinking processes and aligning...

  • Christian Resource
    Mission Teach Preschool-Tertiary
    Find mission teaching positions at international Christian schools around the globe through this website.

  • Adventist Resource
    Motivation of Secondary School Teachers in the Lake Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Based on Herzbergs Dual Factor Theory of Job Satisfaction and Motivation Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Several studies in industry and public education have defined areas of job satisfaction and dissatisfaction. It appears that the Seventh-day Adventist secondary-school teachers are confronted with most of the same motivating factors as their counterparts in...

  • Adventist Resource
    My Mother's Legacy - A Passion for Education Tertiary-Lifelong
    This article shares how an Adventist educator showed deep dedication to both her students and her own family.

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    NAD Adventist Education K-12 Leadership and Teacher Standards Kindergarten-Grade 12
    "The purpose of the Teacher and Leadership Standards … is to serve as a resource for Adventist teachers, educational leaders, and teacher education programs to guide and align professional practice in relation to the development of policies and...

  • Adventist Resource
    North Pacific Union Teacher Handbook Kindergarten-Grade 12
    "This handbook is designed to provide basic information about your responsibilities as a Seventh‐day Adventist teacher in a North Pacific Union Seventh‐day Adventist school. Although not all NPUC policies are included, a majority of those guidelines...

  • Adventist Resource
    Online Vocal-health Education Program for Teachers Kindergarten-Tertiary
    “The School of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Andrews University has a strategic plan to promote vocal-health education. The benefits of vocal-health education directly affect an educator’s teaching abilities, physical health, and social...

  • Adventist Resource
    Organizational commitment and teaching performance of SDA elementary school teachers in South-Central Luzon Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This study investigated potential relationships between the organizational commitment and teaching performance of Seventh-day Adventist elementary school teachers in South-Central Luzon. This involved 123 teachers from 30 elementary schools under the administrative...

  • Adventist Resource
    Organizational conflict - its relationship to organizational culture and spiritual maturity of teachers and administrators in selected tertiary schools Tertiary
    This study explored the relationship of organizational conflict to organizational culture and spiritual maturity of teachers and administrators in selected tertiary schools in the Philippines. The organizational conflict model development by Mealiea and Latham...

  • Adventist Resource
    Perceived In-service Needs of Bahamas Conference Teachers Tertiary-Lifelong
    The purpose of this study was to identify the perceived in-service needs of the educators of the Bahamas Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists (the Conference), and to determine the degree to which variables such as gender, level of training, teaching assignment,...

  • Adventist Resource
    Perceptions of principals leadership, teachers faith maturity and motivation in Bangladesh Union Mission Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This study explored the relationship between perceptions of principals’ leadership, teachers’ faith maturity and motivation in Bangladesh Union Mission schools. Data were obtained by using three instruments: the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire...

  • Adventist Resource
    Personal Characteristics, Affiliation Tendency and Locational Elements as Predictors of Teachers' Attitudes Toward Distinctive Principles of Adventist Education Kindergarten-Tertiary
    The purpose of this research was to find out how the tendency of affiliation, personal characteristics and elements of location are some determinants of teachers' attitudes towards the following distinctive principles of Adventist education: Christian education,...

  • Adventist Resource
    Predictors of Job Satisfaction in the Teaching Staff of Linda Vista University and Its Mérida and Tuxtlas Gutiérrez Campuses Tertiary
    Researchers consider job satisfaction as an important dependent variable. This research aimed to find out which are the predictors of job satisfaction. The study was exploratory, descriptive and correlational. The unit of observation was teachers working...

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    Predictors of work satisfaction among teachers in secondary level institutions in the South Central Peru Conference Grade 9-Grade 12
    Problem. The present study explores the following research questions: Are the work environment, teacher supervision, teacher recognition, and a fair and equitable perception predictors of work satisfaction in secondary school teachers in the South Central...

  • Adventist Resource
    Relationship of leadership style, school climate, and the organizational commitment of teachers in the Seventh-day Adventist secondary schools in the Philippines Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This study explored the relationship of principals’ leadership style, the school climate, and the organizational commitment of teachers in Seventh-day Adventist secondary schools in the Philippines. The organizational commitment model developed by Steers...

  • Adventist Resource
    Serve God, Serve Others, Serve Self? Kindergarten-Lifelong
    "As Christian Educators we serve God by serving children and families. But with many families on edge and with greater needs, the work load feels like overload!" With this presentation from a 2018 NAD convention breakout session, "learn to avoid...

  • Adventist Resource
    Stressed-out Faculty May Need a NEWSTART! Tertiary
    With an abundance of literature supporting the relentless pressures that educators face, the authors of this article decided to explore potential strategies that might help reduce faculty stress. The Seventh-day Adventist Church has advocated the adoption...

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    Survival of the Fittest - New Teacher Tools Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This 2018 NAD convention breakout session provided new teachers with "survival kit 'tools' that the presenter has developed to address concerns and share experiences." See the resource page and presentation for tips.

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    TEACH Editorial Vol 15 Issue 2 Kindergarten-Tertiary
    In this editorial, Perry concludes that as educators, we should "seize the opportunity to engage with expansive views, listen if ‘rocks cry out’, and feel the warmth of the Son. Avoid drawing down the blinds to focus only on the comfortable...

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    TEACH Editorial Vol 16 Issue 1 Kindergarten-Tertiary
    Perry previews this issue. Articles include: Mr J and his 'Insta' Account: Aaron Builds big Social Media Following to Inspire Other Teachers

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    TEACH Editorial Vol 7 Issue 2: Teacher Burnout Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Perry write of the feelings of discouragement and burnout many early career teachers feel, which affects their interactions with students and lowers the quality of their teaching. Articles in this issue are titled: Reflection: The Value-adding Component...

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    Teacher Empowerment and Teacher Evaluation Tertiary-Lifelong
    This 2006 NAD Teachers Convention presentation considers new paradigms for teacher evaluation that places greater responsibility on the teacher. Evaluation can be more effective in helping teachers and supervisors practice evaluation in such a way as to empower...

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    Teacher Evaluations - One Size does not Fit All Preschool-Lifelong
    This 2012 NAD Teachers Convention presentation explores the differences teachers have regarding evaluation needs. The same standard form-driven evaluation used for all teachers rarely encourages teacher growth. Learn some strategies to differentiate the practice...

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    Teacher Improvement Resource List Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This list links to resources that will help teachers become more effective.

  • Adventist Resource
    Teachers Prayer Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Meditate on this prayer as you begin your day, week, school year. Reconsecrate your teaching ministry to the Master Teacher, Jesus Christ.

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    That’s My Story - Sharing Your Journey with Your Students Preschool-Grade 12
    We all have stories. Sharing them with our students shows that God works in real lives today, not just in past eras, faraway places or fictional tales. This handout from the 2012 NAD Teachers Convention by teacher and writer Rita Barrett provides inspiration...

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    The Humor Prescription for Teachers Kindergarten-Lifelong
    This high-impact and funny 2006 NAD Teachers Convention seminar is a shock absorber to cushion the blows of life. While tickling your funny bone and increasing your endorphin output, it will help teachers develop a winning strategy to enjoy life to the full....

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    The National Professional Standards for Teachers - Towards an Authentic Integrating Domain for Teachers in Christian Schools Kindergarten-Tertiary
    In the context of Australia's National Professional Standards for Teachers, this article considers Christian teachers by exploring and proposing "a new integrating ‘teaching domain’: Teaching Ministry, and three attendant ‘teaching...

  • Adventist Resource
    The Power of Yet Kindergarten-Tertiary
    "As I stood at the beginning of another school year, I felt more than a little overwhelmed. Truthfully, I was terrified. I know I’m not the only one who has felt this way. We, as educators, are all on a quest to find the 'magic formula' that will...

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    The Teacher Sent by God - His Characteristics Preschool-Lifelong
    Introduction: a) In our world there has always been concern about the deficiency of the existing educational systems. b) There is constant talk of educational reforms. c) Those of us who believe in Christian education consider that in an educational...

  • Adventist Resource
    The Value of Instructional Coaching in the Adventist Education System Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Shared at the 2018 NAD convention by the Washington Conference's Instructional Coach, this presentation explains what the role involves. Additional resources: Coaching...

  • Adventist Resource
    Tools for a Successful First Year of Teaching Kindergarten-Grade 6
    This 2012 NAD Teachers Convention presentation is full of practical ideas to implement in your classroom. You will find help on organization skills; relationships with students, parents, teachers and supervisors; and classroom management.

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    US Congress Includes Private School Teachers in Loan Program Kindergarten-Grade 12
    The Council for American Private Education Outlook article (Oct 2007) outlines a loan forgiveness program that benefits school teachers in the USA, now including private schools. The NAD Education site explains this as follows: "Basically it says that...

  • Adventist Resource
    Valuing Early Career Teachers - Putting the Brakes on the Exodus Kindergarten-Tertiary
    New teacher turnover is an international concern. An Australian study provides data revealing that "the main drivers for teachers terminating their teaching career in the first few years are connected to work/life balance, the level of support from administration,...

  • Adventist Resource
    Wellbeing Education for Educators Kindergarten-Tertiary
    "This study examined the impact of a 10-week multimodal wellbeing intervention (The Lift Project) on pre-service teachers’ personal wellbeing and their perceptions of the value of the intervention when embedded into their course of study."

  • Adventist Resource
    What Matters Most Kindergarten-Grade 12
    A retired principal promotes simplicity in teaching. His list of five "musts" for teachers shows his belief that students should be actively led by their teacher, not encouraged to be independent learners as is the trend in some schools. Leo's book...

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    Work values, occupational stress and teaching performance of SDA secondary school teachers in Luzon Kindergarten-Grade 12
    This study investigated the work values, occupational stress, and teaching performance of SDA secondary school teachers in Luzon. The subjects were 140 teachers and 12 principals of the 12 secondary schools under the administrative supervision o the North...

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    You Walk Away Each Day Feeling Content Kindergarten-Lifelong
    This TEACH journal article explores personal encounters with God in life and in the classroom.