John Dewey, known for many things including his advocacy for experiential learning, acknowledged that “we don’t learn from experiences, we learn from reflecting on experiences.” Despite the strong connection between reflection and learning, many of us struggle to invite students into meaningful reflection – this session will equip us.
Director of Teaching for Transformation, Center for Advancement of Christian Education
Darryl DeBoer is both the Director of Teaching for Transformation and the K-12 Director of Education at Surrey Christian School. Beyond these roles, he listens to a lot of Taylor Swift and Johnny Cash as he drives his kids to all their activities. Always wishing he was fi... Read More →
Roberta has taught Art for 36 years, 33 of them at South Christian. She is a teacher, an artist and an author who values the energy of adolescents as well as their unique outlooks on life.
Motivating students to play a game is not very difficult. Meanwhile, getting students to work with abstract science concepts can be tough at times. By turning the abstract concepts you are trying to teach them into rules of an interactive game you can get them to learn and have fun at the same time.
8th Grade Science Teacher, Hudsonville Christian Middle School
Heath Brower is a graduate of Dordt University with a degree in secondary science and currently teaches 8th grade science at Hudsonville Christian School and has been there three years. He is married to his wife Kaylee and has two adorable children. Heath has a passion for... Read More →
Before you think, ‘I can’t even draw a stick figure!’, consider exercising your creativity and learning a new skill, needle felting! Needle felting is a slow and calming art form. In this studio style session, we will learn how to needle felt and talk about ways needle felting can be used in your classroom!
