Master Teaching

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In the Zone

This week Melissa takes us into the zone, the Zone of Proximal Development, as she shares how a favorite theory, Constructivism, connects with her faith.

January 20, 2016 · 4 Comments

Diversity in the Body

We’ve asked teacher educators to share a favorite learning theory and how it connects with their faith. Judith Lingenfelter starts us off with some reflections on the Theory of Multiple Intelligences.

January 13, 2016 · Leave a comment

Sore Knee Relief

“Your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him.” Common sense says, “Then why ask Him?” Prayer is not getting things from God, that is a … Continue reading →

January 6, 2016 · 1 Comment

Sore Knees: New Birth

Join us for our second sore knees challenge, a week before the throne, starting today and ending next Wednesday, January 6. Our focus this week is on the new birth we … Continue reading →

December 30, 2015 · Leave a comment

Song for a New Day

What does Birth do for us? It sings the dawning of a new day. Join Melissa K. Smith this week in singing that song for your students and for refugees.

December 16, 2015 · Leave a comment

more Sore Knees

Mark your calendars. We’re planning a new, WEEK-long Sore Knees Challenge beginning this coming Wednesday, December 30 and continuing through January 6. Our focus will be new birth. Click here … Continue reading →

December 12, 2015 · 6 Comments

Songs of Assent

What does Birth do for us? It fills the hungry with good things and initiates The Great Reversal. This week join Kimberly Todd in singing the songs of assent to Birth’s work in us and our students.

December 9, 2015 · 1 Comment

The Song of Freedom

What does Birth do for us? It crushes the curse and sings a song of freedom. This week join Melissa K. Smith in singing that song to yourself and over your students and colleagues.

December 2, 2015 · 2 Comments

Potato Perspective

Even potatoes can teach a lesson. Melissa K. Smith shows how the role of potatoes in the lives of some students have taught her about gratitude and the art of sharing.

November 18, 2015 · 6 Comments

The Best of the Best

Heather Peterson recounts an experience where her students became her teacher, and she learned that the Master Teacher always asks for the best.

November 11, 2015 · Leave a comment

Dear Teacher

Robin Gingerich has given workshops to teachers in many different countries, but one group of teachers in Ukraine touched her heart in a special way.

November 4, 2015 · Leave a comment

Who Fills the Seats

From his home in Tianjin, China, Mark Wickersham visits Master Teaching with a story about learning, humbly, to teach different types of students.

October 28, 2015 · Leave a comment

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