Biblical Integration is… Practical
Time to take our discussion of Biblical integration through the realm of concepts and contexts into the realm of the practical. How do I even begin to make this work in my classroom? What tools are available to help me get...
Biblical Integration is… Contextual
Effectively integrating faith and learning in our classrooms requires us to consider the context of that classroom. The Bible teaches us timeless truths, but it is up to us to do the hard work of determining how to apply those...
Biblical Integration is… Conceptual
How do you go about trying to integrate biblical ideas in your lessons? What is your approach or guiding strategy? How do you conceptualize the process? For many Christian teachers, the answer to this question is that they...
Biblical Integration is… Personal
What does the term “Biblical Integration” mean to you? “Structural integrity” is used to describe a building, ship or other structure that is whole. It has no cracks or weak points that threaten to split...
Some Approaches to Professional Growth
Setting our hearts on life-long learning as disciples of Jesus and as professionals is one thing… but how can we go about this? What approaches can teachers take to their own professional growth? Just like with our...
Do teachers love learning?
Most teachers love to teach. We would not be in the job if we didn’t. There are other jobs with higher pay and lower demands that we would be attracted to if it weren’t for our love of seeing kids learn. As...
Professional e-Learning with ACSI Europe
The ACSI Europe team has been working hard to develop high quality professional learning courses for teachers, and to facilitate these courses in a way that maximizes interaction between participants. We believe this makes...
Planning for leadership development
This excellent article by Dr Lynn E. Swaner on the ACSI (US) blog “Do You Have a Leadership Development Plan” is very thought-provoking. I was especially challenged by her comment that investing in the development of...
Creating space for professional development
Most teachers and school leaders recognize the importance of quality professional development. Education is a complex profession, requiring an ever-changing set of unique skills. The growth of teachers is important if our schools...
How Much is Project Based Learning Used at Your School?
The Buck Institute for Education (BIE.org) provides excellent resources on Project Based Learning. They claim that the experience of thousands of teachers across all grade levels and subject areas, backed by research, confirms...