During the first week of August, Faith Builders offers a four-day series of practical workshops, work sessions, and discussions with other growing and experienced teachers. Since 2003, this event has been organized and coordinated by a committee external to FBEP. Howard Bean of Ontario, Canada, is the current chair of the Teachers Week Committee.
Teachers Week provides an excellent way for teachers to start their school year. In 2010, Teachers Week is scheduled for Tuesday-Friday, August 3-6, 2010.
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Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| 7:30 |
Breakfast |
Breakfast |
Breakfast |
Breakfast |
| 8:30 |
Welcome/Singing |
Worship/Singing |
Worship/Singing |
Worship/Singing |
| 9:00 |
Glendon Strickler: Modeling and Teaching the Anabaptist Christian Faith in a Practical Way Through…. |
| Formal Classroom Teaching |
Informal Interactions with the Group and Individuals |
Relating to Parent Families and the Local Church |
Discipline |
| 10:00 |
1. Establishing and Maintaining Order in the Classroom - Jonas Sauder |
17. Principals Helping Teachers Succeed - Jason Croutch |
25. Teaching First Grade Math - Yvonne Yoder |
33. Establishing and Maintaining Order in the Classroom - Jonas Sauder(repeat) |
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2. Structure for the Unstructured - John Troyer |
18. Teaching Anabaptist History (Part 1) - Matt Peachey |
26. Teaching Anabaptist History (Part 2) - Matt Peachey |
34. Structure for the Unstructured - John Troyer (repeat) |
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3. Teacher-Generated Problems - Anthony Hurst |
19. Teaching Upper Level Math - Steven Brubaker |
27. Tips for Teaching English (grades 5-8) - John Troyer |
35. Teacher-Generated Problems - Anthony Hurst (repeat) |
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4. Classroom Management (elementary) - Yvonne Yoder |
20. The Happenings of "right here" (local geography and history) - Pete Peters |
28. Developing Public Speaking Skills Across the Curriculum - Jonas Sauder |
36. Classroom Management (elementary) - Yvonne Yoder (repeat) |
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5. Facilitating Open Communication with Parents - Jason Croutch |
21. Teaching Christian Ethics - Linford Horst |
29. Exploring Earthquakes - Howard Lichty |
37. Facilitating Open Communication with Parents - Jason Croutch |
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6. The Fibonaccis and Other Inspiring Numbers - Steven Brubaker |
22. Special Education--Elementary Spelling - Becky Sue Kreider |
30. Involving Parents in Classroom Instruction - Howard Bean |
38. Get Them Writing (grades 3-5) - Titania Porter |
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7. Digital Decorations - Joshua Porter |
23. Understanding the Brain (Part 1) - Anthony Hurst |
31. Understanding the Brain (Part 2) - Anthony Hurst |
39. Relational Challenges Facing Men in School Settings - Howard Lichty |
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8. Helping Students Realize Their Personal Potential (grades 3-5) - Titania Porter |
24. Boys Will Become Men - Luke Bennetch |
32. History of the Bible - Joshua Porter |
40. History Projects and Activities (upper-level elementary) - Sharon Yoder |
| 11:15 |
Pete Peters: Helping Students Think as Anabaptists Through Teaching... |
| History, Geography, and Civics |
Math, Logic, and Sciences |
Reading, Language, and Writing |
Bible and Guidance in Informal Activities |
| 12:00 |
Lunch |
Lunch |
Lunch |
Lunch |
| 1:30-1:45 |
Singing |
Teaching Tips |
Teaching Tips (1:30-2:00) |
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9. Cultivating a Love for Learning (elementary) - Pete Peters |
An Hour of Song - by Anthony Hurst |
Lessons from Liberia for Teachers - Laverne Good |
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10. The Necessity of Review in Learning (grades 3-5) - Titania Porter |
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11. Practical Assignments for the Gifted (grade 6 +) Jonas Sauder |
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12. Scripture Memorization Planning and Ideas (grade 6 +) - Joshua Porter |
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13. Using Demonstrations to Teach Science (grade 5 +) - Steven Brubaker |
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14. Is Teaching in My Bag? - Sharon Yoder |
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15. Little Things That Make a Big Difference - John Troyer |
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16. Habits of an Effective Teacher - Luke Bennetch |
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| 3:00 |
Work Sessions |
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A. Teaching Elementary Music - Crista Bontrager |
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B. Art for the Elementary Classroom - Aleta Miller |
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C. Integrating Technology in the Classroom - Howard Lichty |
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D.Strategies and Tips for Teaching Reading Comprehension - Anna Zehr |
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E. Writing Rightly and Composing Creatively - Howard Bean |
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F. New Teacher Orientation - Laverne and Juliann Good |
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G. Nature Walks (elementary) - Sheldon Kauffman |
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H. Edge on Boards - Esther Bean and Sharon Yoder |
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I. Transmission of Genetic Traits from Parent to Offspring - Marvin Yoder |
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| 5:00 |
Supper |
Supper |
Supper |
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| 6:15 |
Discussion Groups/Prayer |
Discussion Groups/Prayer |
Discussion Groups/Prayer |
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| 7:00 |
Evening Activities |
Evening Activities |
Evening Activities |
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| 10:30 |
Quiet Time |
Quiet Time |
Quiet Time |
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