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Constructing a School That Learns

Constructing a School That Learns. Arizona-California District Teachers’ Conference November 8, 2007. Arizona-California District Teachers’ Conference Schools That Learn. Arizona-California District Teachers’ Conference Schools That Learn. Arizona-California District Teachers’ Conference

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Constructing a School That Learns

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  1. Constructing a School That Learns Arizona-California District Teachers’ Conference November 8, 2007 Arizona-California District Teachers’ Conference Schools That Learn

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  9. The Importance of Christian Education The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts have good understanding. Psalm 111:10 Arizona-California District Teachers’ Conference Schools That Learn

  10. Who are we? • 351 LES / 25 ALHS • 80% High School Affiliation • ALHS – 5938 / LES – 26, 525 • MPS 94,000 Public – 32,000 Parochial • 150 years of Christian Education Arizona-California District Teachers’ Conference Schools That Learn

  11. The Changing Nature of Lutheran Education • Culture • Content • Faculty • Lay Involvement • Explosion of Educational Research • Cost Arizona-California District Teachers’ Conference Schools That Learn

  12. 10 Do not say, "Why were the old days better than these?"        For it is not wise to ask such questions. (Eccl. 7) Arizona-California District Teachers’ Conference Schools That Learn

  13. Where are we now? • Phases of organizations • Crossroads • The Opportunities are Huge ? Arizona-California District Teachers’ Conference Schools That Learn

  14. Back in the day. Arizona-California District Teachers’ Conference Schools That Learn

  15. What can you do next Monday to make your school one that learns? Arizona-California District Teachers’ Conference Schools That Learn

  16. 3 Things • Focus • Recognize • Remember Arizona-California District Teachers’ Conference Schools That Learn

  17. The First Thing Focus on Learning Arizona-California District Teachers’ Conference Schools That Learn

  18. The Industrial Age School • Input = Kids • Learn at designated speed • Learn the same way • Teachers = Controllers/Inspectors • Discipline = Rules of the Teacher • Assessment = Teacher Approval • Product = Educated Kids Arizona-California District Teachers’ Conference Schools That Learn

  19. Industrial Model - Assumptions • Children are academically deficient and schools should fix them • There are smart kids and dumb kids • Schools are run by specialists who maintain control • Everyone learns, or should learn, in the same way • Knowledge is inherently fragmented • There is a defined body of secular truth to be shared • Learning takes place in the classroom, not the world Arizona-California District Teachers’ Conference Schools That Learn

  20. What assumptions are present in your educational institution? Arizona-California District Teachers’ Conference Schools That Learn

  21. WELS Assumptions • Teachers have unlimited time and energy • Education should be free • School serve as tools of nurture • Control = effective teaching=learning Arizona-California District Teachers’ Conference Schools That Learn

  22. What determines the instructional process at your school? • Tradition • Teacher Preference • Teacher Ability • Teacher Comfort • Facility • Resources • Standards/College Entrance Requirements Arizona-California District Teachers’ Conference Schools That Learn

  23. LEARNING! Arizona-California District Teachers’ Conference Schools That Learn

  24. What is our Focus? • Stop, Look, and Listen • Teacher Centered • Student Centered • Athletics Centered • Parent Centered Arizona-California District Teachers’ Conference Schools That Learn

  25. Who are the children you teach? • By nature sinful • Redeemed by their Savior • Uniquely gifted with multiple intelligences Arizona-California District Teachers’ Conference Schools That Learn

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  27. Bezalel and Oholiab Ex. 311Then the LORD said to Moses, 2 "See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, 3 and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability and knowledge in all kinds of crafts- 4 to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze, 5 to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of craftsmanship. 6 Moreover, I have appointed Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, to help him. Also I have given skill to all the craftsmen to make everything I have commanded you: Arizona-California District Teachers’ Conference Schools That Learn

  28. What chance of success would Bezalel and Oholiab have in an Industrial Model School? Arizona-California District Teachers’ Conference Schools That Learn

  29. A Living Model The Body of Christ I Corinthians 12 Arizona-California District Teachers’ Conference Schools That Learn

  30. The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts…..If one part suffers, every part suffers with it;…..Now you are the body of Christ, and each on of you is a part of it. Arizona-California District Teachers’ Conference Schools That Learn

  31. A Living Model • Learner centered learning • Embracing of multiple intelligences and diverse learning styles • Focuses on understanding rather than memorization • Constant exploration of all involved in the educational process • Integrates education with all involved in the education of the learner Arizona-California District Teachers’ Conference Schools That Learn

  32. A Living Model • Always Evolving and Changing • Continuous Improvement • Satisfy the Needs of the Learner • Team Approach Arizona-California District Teachers’ Conference Schools That Learn

  33. Remember Give a boy a fish, and you will feed him for a day. Teach a boy to fish, and he will grow up to sit in a boat all day drinking beer. Arizona-California District Teachers’ Conference Schools That Learn

  34. A Learning Focus • Recognize the rapidly changing times and the characteristics unique to each generation • Discuss and clearly identify instructional goals for individual students • Develop meaningful instructional options • Have the courage to eliminate those things that detract from those goals (evaluation) • Put student needs ahead of teacher preferences Arizona-California District Teachers’ Conference Schools That Learn

  35. “Students are more likely to learn something in school if it is taught, than if it is not.” Arizona-California District Teachers’ Conference Schools That Learn

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  37. The Second Thing Recognize Your Resources Arizona-California District Teachers’ Conference Schools That Learn

  38. What resources are currently available to your educational setting that are not being fully utilized? Arizona-California District Teachers’ Conference Schools That Learn

  39. Each Other. Arizona-California District Teachers’ Conference Schools That Learn

  40. Psalm 84:5-7 Blessed are those whose strength is in you,        who have set their hearts on pilgrimage. As they pass through the Valley of Baca,        they make it a place of springs;        the autumn rains also cover it with pools. They go from strength to strength,        till each appears before God in Zion. Arizona-California District Teachers’ Conference Schools That Learn

  41. Other Resources • Parents • Schools in the Community • CLHS and ALA • WELS Network Arizona-California District Teachers’ Conference Schools That Learn

  42. Why Partnerships? • Limited Resources • Higher Demands • Mutually Beneficial • IT WILL HELP THE STUDENTS Arizona-California District Teachers’ Conference Schools That Learn

  43. Areas of Partnership • Faculty Development • Curriculum/Instruction • Special Needs • Outreach • Recruitment • Athletics/Music/Co-curricular programs • Financial Understanding Arizona-California District Teachers’ Conference Schools That Learn

  44. In a perfect world, where would you create a partnership, right now, that would benefit your students and your ministry to them? Arizona-California District Teachers’ Conference Schools That Learn

  45. Challenges • I am my position • The enemy is out there • The delusion of learning from experience • The thought that good decisions are made by large groups Arizona-California District Teachers’ Conference Schools That Learn

  46. It Can Be Done! • We are all on the same team Common Goals/Common Faith • Proximity • Source of Renewal Arizona-California District Teachers’ Conference Schools That Learn

  47. The Third Thing Remember who you are. Arizona-California District Teachers’ Conference Schools That Learn

  48. Why do you teach? • Do your students know? • Does your spouse know? • Would a stranger know? • Can everyone tell? Arizona-California District Teachers’ Conference Schools That Learn

  49. What is the purpose of your school? • Do your students know? • Does your spouse know? • Would a stranger know? • Can everyone tell? Arizona-California District Teachers’ Conference Schools That Learn

  50. School + Christian Education or School = Christian Education Arizona-California District Teachers’ Conference Schools That Learn

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