James 1:27 and the Training of the Modern Nurse Posted on May 14, 2015 by Janelle PetersIn the increasingly pluralistic campus classroom, one might expect that the primary texts of the world’s religions not to resonate with modern students, especially the career-minded ones. However, I am convinced that these texts—James 1:27 being a case-in-point—continue to have tremendous, and deeply interdisciplinary, value.
Know Your Students, Know Your Story Posted on April 25, 2015 by Rob O'LynnThe purpose for teaching biblical studies has changed. It is no longer simply about content transference; it is about theological acumen and cultural engagement. We know the stories, yet our students are less and less familiar with them. Thus it is our calling, our responsibility, to not only teach the stories but challenge our students to also retell their encounter with God’s story in technologically-creative ways.
YOU CAN’T FISH WITHOUT BAIT: Teaching for Sticky Learning — Part 2 Posted on March 27, 2015 by Holly InglisIn the previous blog, we noted two types of bait you might use to hook your students and encourage their memory: Stimulate more of the senses in your classroom and work to help your students connect new information with their prior knowledge. In this blog, we’ll look at the remaining tips for sticky learning and then conclude by noting an example of a successful expedition in sticky teaching….
STICK, STICK, STICK: Teaching for Sticky Learning — Part 1 Posted on March 7, 2015 by Holly InglisTeaching for sticky learning is primarily a balancing act; balancing the quantity of content with the quality of the learning experience. As we examine each of five “Tips for Sticky Learning” over these two blog posts, try to remember I’m not suggesting you throw out everything you’ve known and practiced in your educational career. Instead, try to imagine tipping the scales just a little bit toward a different kind of learning experience for you as well as your students….
Designing a Student-Centered Learning Environment Posted on February 20, 2015 by Cari CrumlyDesigning a student-centered classroom should be built on autonomy. It does not include or involve traditional teaching practices; rather, it is based on collaboration, project- and problem-based learning with integrated technology to allow open discussion, conversation, and debate between students. By examining how to set up the environment for successful practice of student-centered learning, invest in critical ways of appropriating teaching methods and approaches….