The Dock School Leader Podcast

Discipline is ultimately a liberating exercise. Students need help liberating themselves from the lack of discipline and from frivolous activities. Discipline incubates wisdom.

In spite of current trends, respect is not out of date. All of us are called to treat one another with respect. In these three sessions, Neal explores practical and motivational aspects of this basic principle of relationships.

Team rules decree that the board, parents, and teachers are on the same team. Will they be able to perform together?

How we finish is more important than how we start. Pressing on in the face of difficulty is the mark of a strong teacher. What are some ways we can stay sane and whole when it feels like insanity would be an easy option?

A brief overview of this classic book about teachers and learners; to impart knowledge of these laws and their underlying principles so as to help the teachers to be more effective and efficient.

If we fail to set examples of Biblical worldview in our curriculum, our teaching, and our lives in general, we set our students up to begin the slide into apostate Christianity. We should appreciate the sacrifice of those who have traveled before us.

It might depend whom you ask. Perhaps there are some ways to use it rightly; indeed, we use some sort of electronic technology every day. But what about tablets, phones, computers, and such like enhancing the students' learning experience? Do they? Can we use them in some right ways?

When you sit down to discuss a child's progress at a parent-teacher meeting, the level of tension can rise. After all, whether you are the parent or the teacher, your work is being evaluated. But Victor reminds us that the goal of these meetings is not to establish blame; rather, parent-teacher meetings allow the school and the home to support each other. Victor explores purposes for formal and informal parent-teacher activities, offers examples of effective topics, and gives practical advice on making it happen.

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Some students memorize letters, words, and concepts quickly: a few repetitions and they have it. Other students, especially those with special needs, depend on visual reinforcement. Hannah demonstrates the image-based teaching strategies she uses in her resource room. Whether your students struggle with phonics, spelling, or memory work, take a few moments to explore how you can empower them to master the topic.

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What makes a lesson effective? What can you do to make sure your students actually learn? A good lesson includes four essential strategies, says Wilmer. Follow him as he walks through EATS, a template for planning effective teaching. Discover the effectiveness of the methods you're already using, and consider how you can strengthen each lesson you teach.

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