Test 3 Flashcards
(131 cards)
1
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When did Pensacola Christian Grade School start?
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1954
2
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When were PCC and the Campus Church started?
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1974
3
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What verses are associated with the Christian Education Mandate?
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Deuteronomy 6:7
Proverbs 22:6
II Timmothy 3:15-17
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Where does all truth come from?
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God. Teachers build from there.
5
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What is a Curriculum?
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a Collection of educational resources
6
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What is the purpose of a lesson plan?
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I provides the WHAT, WHEN, and HOW you will teach.
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Describe how a teacher should use curriculum for the first three years of using it.
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First year—follow closely
Second year—gain confidence
Third year and beyond—use as a guide; add additional ideas
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Always be _____!
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prepared
9
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Teach to the _____. Help the _____. Challenge the _____.
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average
strugglers
advanced
10
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What is themes important subject?
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Bible
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What is the goal of Bible class?
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Salvation and Spiritual growth. It is taught daily in the classroom or through chapel
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What are the skills subjects?
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Arithmetic and Grammar
13
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_____ are rule-governed activities.
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Skills subjects (arithmetic and grammar)
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What is history and how is it taught?
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Record of God’s plan for mankind; taught in narrative style.
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What is science and how is it taught?
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Universe is direct creation of God; refutes secular evolution; lecture style
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What is phonics?
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the most logical and orderly way to teach reading in an alphabetic language
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What is the goal of reading?
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to read the Bible independently and with understanding
18
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What grade is not required by law?
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K4
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T/F: There is an entrance test in K4.
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False
20
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K4 starts with knowing _____.
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nothing
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What are the K4 skills taught?
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readiness activities
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What is the most important academic subject?
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Phonics/Reading
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Describe how K4 is taught writing.
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cursive, but mostly tracing
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Describe how K4 is taught numbers.
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count to 100
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What is the first grade required by law?
K5
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How often are report cards issued in Kindergarten and early Elementary?
Every 6 weeks
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T/F: K5 classes are pretty much the same as K4 classes but K4 tends to only go so far.
True
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When does homework begin?
K5 spring (reading hw 2x a week)
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What is the most important elementary grade?
First grade
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How is the first 30 minutes of the day spent starting in 1st grade?
Bible
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Describe how First Grade is taught Phonics.
entire scope of sounds taught
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Describe how First Grade Is taught Reading.
Reading groups twice a day (divided by reading ability)
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Describe how first Grade is taught Spelling/Language.
begins in Phonics
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Describe how first Grade is taught cursive.
All cursive formations taught
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How is first grade given homework?
Daily reading hw; spelling hw once a week
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When do Mental arithmetic/rapid calculations begin?
First Grade
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Describe how Second Grade is taught Phonics/Reading.
Review and application year for phonics/reading
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Describe how Kindergarten through Second Grade is taught Science/History.
Science/history are an extension of reading program
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How is Second Grade given homework?
Reading HW nightly; spelling HW once a week
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What skill is emphasized in Arithmetic in Second Grade?
Borrowing
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What is the transitional grade for elementary (early elementary to later)?
Third grade
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Which grades "learn to read" and which "read to learn"?
K-2: learn to read
| 3-6: read to learn
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In what grade to Science/ Health/History become independent subjects?
Third Grade
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In what grade does class reading replace reading groups?
Third Grade
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When do quizzes begin?
Third Grade
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How is homework given in Third Grade?
Reading HW nightly; Selling HW twice a week
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When do Spelling trial tests begin?
Third Grade
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What skill is emphasized in Arithmetic in Third Grade?
Division
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When do students receive 9 week report cards?
4th-6th Grade
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In upper elementary, what three subjects content deepen and become taught all year long?
Science, History, and Health
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How often are Math tests given in Upper Elementary as opposed to weekly ones in Lower Elementary?
bi-weekly
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When does Study Hall start?
Upper Elementary (in the p.m.)
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What skill is emphasized in Arithmetic in Fourth Grade?
Fractions
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Describe how Grammar is taught in Fourth Grade.
all parts of speech
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Describe how History is taught in Fourth Grade.
U.S. History; My State Notebook
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What skill is emphasized in Arithmetic in Fifth Grade?
Decimals
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Describe how Language is taught in Fifth Grade.
First research paper; complements
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When is the first research paper written?
Fifth Grade
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Describe how History is taught in Fifth Grade.
Old World History and Geography (first diversion from U.S. and patriotism)
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In what grade does PE replace recess?
Fifth Grade
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What skill is emphasized in Arithmetic in sixth Grade?
Percents
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Describe how History is taught in Sixth grade.
New World History and Geography (U.S., Canada, Mexico)
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Describe how Language is taught in Sixth Grade.
Creative writing
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Which grade is preparation for a transitional year?
6th grade Preparation for transitional 7th grade year
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How does 6th grade prepare for the 7th grade transitional year?
Include in some Jr. High activities
| Transitional meeting in spring
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What is the point of daily lesson plans?
👨🏼🏫Organization for learning
👩🏻🏫Provide goals to enhance accomplishments
🎓Consistent use of the curriculum is important for academic success.
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Secondary education prepares learners for _____.
college
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Secondary education has basic _____ subjects and few _____.
academic
| electives
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Jr. High ___th—___th
| Sr. High ___th—___th
Jr. High 7th—8th
| Sr. High 9th—12th
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Traditionally, the school day runs from ___ to ___.
8:00-3:00
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Philosophy and Purpose of Secondary Education:
➤Intentional _____ direction
➤_____ academics from a _____ perspective
➤_____ activities
➤Preparation to _____ and _____ _____
➤spiritual
➤Excellent; Christian
➤Extracurricular
➤serve; glorify God
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What is an alternate name for Jr. High?
| Hint: not middles school
"capstone of elementary education"
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Jr. High is a _____, _____ education
general; broad-based
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When do computer instruction and lab availability begin?
Jr. High
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What are the graduation requirements for Sr. High?
24 credits
150 instructional hours
D or higher in each class
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What are some sample breakdowns of credits?
4 Bible; English; Math; Electives
3 History; Science
1 PE; Practical or Performing Art
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For skills subjects like math and English, homework is for...
practice AFTER skill is taught.
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For reading/content subjects like history and science, homework is for...
preparation for the next lesson.
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What are the three steps for teaching skills subjects?
intro
demo
practice
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Describe grammar in secondary education.
mastered by end of Jr. High; review in 9th grade
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Describe literature in secondary education.
7th-9th: love to read, so well-written, character-building stories
10th-12th: emphasis shifts to literature; read, analyze, discuss, write about literature
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Describe composition in secondary education.
Application of grammar rules and writing porcess
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Describe poetry in secondary education.
Memorize 10-11 poems
Work on oral interpretation
Written and oral grades
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Describe vocabulary in secondary education.
Systematic study of 7-12 words weekly
| Improves reading comprehension
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Describe reading in secondary education.
6 book reports per year
Variety of categories read
Written and oral reports
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What does math teach in secondary education?
absolutes and orderly thinking
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Secondary math emphasizes _____.
computation
(mental arithmetic/rapid calculations; keep mind sharp with basic operations (+, −, ×, ÷); Tests are problems solved by hand.)
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History is given in a _____ format.
narrative
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Science is a _____.
lecture/demo with labs
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9th-11th may use time to do STEM science projects... 12th uses this time for what?
SAT prep
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Which class teaches teamwork?
P.E.
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Which class includes singing hymns and choruses, verse memory, prayer time, and 25-30 min lessons?
Bible
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How can one establish authority?
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👨🏻🏫 Lower your voice (Proverbs 15:1)
👨🏻🏫 Speak Clearly
👨🏻🏫Give specific, brief directives.
👨🏻🏫Know the material to teach
👨🏻🏫 Use appropriate facial expressions.
👨🏻🏫 Get and keep your students’ attention.
👨🏻🏫 Maintain eye contact.
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How do you Secure Cooperation?
Be positive; give genuine praise.
| Build an atmosphere of excitement.
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How do you Keep Interest and Attention?
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☞Be prepared.
☞ Know what’s coming next.—Keep the lesson moving
☞ Reduce distractions
☞ Have variety—don’t become predictable
☞ Use visuals effectively.
☞ Keep your voice eager.
☞ Make your transitions effective.
☞ Use motivational ideas
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How can you Have a Sense of Urgency?
☛Learning should occur every minute.—make every minute count ***know this one***
☛ Exhibit an urgent spirit.
☛ Expect students to answer.
☛ Expect each student to do his best work.
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How should you call on students?
👨🏼🎓 call on every student at least once a day
| 👨🏼🎓 Ask question, then call on someone
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It's important to _____ students' thinking—don't __________.
guide; just give them the answer.
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It is important to call on _____.
individuals
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Don't say "do better" without a _____.
plan of action
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Walking around the room while teaching is...
a good way to be aware of what's going on in the classroom.
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What is scope and sequence of curriculum?
content and order of curriculum (Isaiah 28:10)
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Traditional Christian Education is (teacher-directed/student-centered), (not based on student's interests/based on students interests), and is paced to the (below average/average/above average) student.
teacher-directed
not based on student's interests
average
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T/F: Sarcasm is a great way to connect with students.
False
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T/F: Nagging students is bad.
True
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What verse is associated with the basic law of effective teaching?
Isaiah 28:10 (same as scope and sequence)
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What verse is associated with being faithful?
Luke 16:10
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How did Jesus use stories in His teaching?
Parables (earthly stories w/ heavenly meanings)
| The sower and the seed--Matthew 13
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Why should we use stories in our teaching?
they hold interest and bring clarity
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What verse shows how Jesus used Direct involvement?
Mark 6:7 "...sent them forth to teach and preach."
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What are some examples of Direct involvement?
science labs, problems on board, reading aloud
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How did Jesus use lectures in His teaching?
Sermon on the mount--Beatitudes
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Lectures are used for what leaning level(s)?
At every level--more lecture (and longer) for older students
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How did Jesus use Contrast in His teaching?
Houses on rock and sand
| Proverbs--wise vs. fool
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Why is Contrast effective in teaching?
it shows a correct and an incorrect problem.
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Which verse shows Jesus' authority in his teaching?
Matthew 7: 29 "For He taught them as one having authority..."
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What does authority give?
Control of classroom and knowledge of content
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Give an example of Questions and Answers in Jesus' teachings.
“Whom do men say that I am?”
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Give an example of Rewards in Jesus' teachings.
“I will make thee ruler over many things.”
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How did Jesus use visual aids?
Coin—“render unto Caesar”
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How did Jesus use Review?
“These are the words I spoke unto you.”
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When should you review?
Daily, beginning/end of each lesson
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How did Jesus use Rebuke?
“Martha, Martha…”
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How did Jesus use Testing?
“Where shall we buy bread that these may eat?”
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What two things do testing prove?
What do students know? How well have I taught?
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How did Jesus command research in His teaching?
“Search the Scriptures”
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How did Jesus show reading in His teaching?
Jesus went into the Synagogue and stood to read…
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How did Jesus demonstrate demonstration? (haha, see what I did there?😉)
“After this manner pray ye…”
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How can we use demonstration?
Sample problems on board, field trips, experiments
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How did Jesus use Examples in his teaching?
washed the disciples feet
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What do we need to keep in mind about examples in our teaching?
Our attitudes, reactions, organization, mannerisms, caring, preparation, balance, etc.
We are influencing our students whether we like it or not
