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Teachers Conference 2011

For Such A Time As This

Mennonite School Services’ Teachers Conference 2011

October 14-16, 2011

Held at Faith Builders Educational Programs, Guys Mills, PA

John D. Martin (Chambersburg, PA) presented four main addresses on the theme “For Such A Time As This.” Staff and speakers included Patrick Heatwole, Gerald Miller, Esther Bean, John Mark Kuhns, Melvin Lehman, Anna Zehr, and others. In addition to the main addresses, the weekend included workshop sessions, focused times of small-group interaction, and recreation.

The weekend was limited to 100 participants. Most attendees found lodging away from Faith Builders.

For more information about the Adminstrators Conference that was held in conjunction with Teachers Conference this year, please visit its page here.

Friday, October 14

6:00-7:00 PM Arrival, registration, and fellowship with staff and speakers
7:00 PM Main Session 1: Nurture Them in Song - John D. Martin
8:30 PM Snack and fellowship
9:00-11:00 PM Volleyball

Saturday, October 15

7:30-8:30 AM Coffee Bar in Student Lounge: time for relaxed, informal interaction while enjoying hot drinks and delicious pastries
9:00 AM Main Session 2: Furnish Them with a Gospel Perspective - John D. Martin
10:30 AM Brunch
12:00 PM Workshop Session #1
- Review Games and Activities – Anna Zehr: Flashcards, word lists, class reviews….we do them every day in our lower elementary classrooms. Come prepared to participate in activities that provide engaging and effective methods of review.
- Inviting the World to Your Classroom – Esther Bean
- Making Math Come Alive – John Mark Kuhns: Did you know Leonard Euler discovered a quick method to sum the first 100 numbers—when he was in first grade? Do you know how to calculate the height of a building without ever touching the building? Learn these things and more as we explore ways to counter the common misconception that math is "too hard" or "too boring" for every student to enjoy. This workshop will include material for math teachers of all levels.
1:15 PM Workshop Session #2
- Teaching Pre-Writing Skills - Brandon Mullet: Everyone knows the power of the blank page: the paper is due the next morning, but the cursor on the blank screen blinks placidly while the clock ticks on. Giving students strategies for overcoming the power of the blank page can make the difference between a good paper and a terrible paper. This workshop focuses on the creative and organizing aspects of generating a thesis and essay.
- Peter Rabbit and Beyond - Sharon Yode
- Using Graphic Organizers – Esther Bean
2:45 PM Main Session 3: Teach Them as Jesus Taught - John D. Martin
4:00 PM Informal Interaction
5:15 PM Supper
7:00-9:30 PM Recreation
9:30 PM Snack

Sunday, October 16

8:30-9:30 AM Continental Breakfast
10:00 AM Worship
10:30 AM Main Session 4: Acquaint Them with Anabaptism - John D. Martin
12:00 PM Lunch

Registration is closed for this event.

Updated 10/17/2011