Parents and Teachers

How can we tell when a perfectly good activity has turned into an identity project, causing us to place our hope and worth in something besides our Creator? And what’s to be done if we’re already far down that road? In this discussion, we’ll be sharing hope and tools for those desperate to enjoy the good things of this life as gifts instead of opportunities for self-justification and condemnation.

A guide to making book selections and outlining pedagogical objectives when designing a literature course.

Drawing the shared experience of literature into conversations about important, personal issues is an effective way to communicate with children. How can we start doing this well?

It’s enough that you’ve taken responsibility for every subject in your classroom, but what about when that responsibility is multiplied across several grades…at the same time?! How do we avoid working ourselves into a tizzy while maintaining a high standard of value in the education we provide?

You understand the basics of asking questions to lead a discussion, but what happens when a student answers “incorrectly”? Or which questions do you ask next to dig deeper? We’ll be looking at techniques for following up and redirecting Socratic conversation.

There are so many expectations! Do you really have to meet them all to succeed as a homeschooling parent? We discuss what requirements you actually have to meet in order to qualify for the job.

If we can only discuss books we have read, how are we supposed to stay on top of our booklists for multiple students? Surely we don’t really need to read everything we discuss?

How do we maintain high standards in the classroom while also encouraging and supporting our students? Adam Andrews addresses this question with an inspiring discussion of Grace: the most powerful engine of achievement.

Assessing Your Teaching QualificationsJanuary 23, 2018 How do you know if you are “qualified” to teach? What does it take to be a good teacher? How do your strengths and weaknesses serve you in the homeschool or classroom? Return to Topical Webinars HomeRelated Webinars: Tools for Idol Builders How can we tell when a perfectly good

We begin the year with such enthusiasm, but just a few weeks in finds us behind schedule, overbooked, and overwhelmed. And yes, we know that grace is sufficient and our identity is not hanging on our failure or success. But still, some things would certainly be a lot easier if we could cultivate a little diligence in the classroom. How can we do that? Where does diligence come from and how can we ensure its survival?