Greg Baker

In a twenty-five–plus-year career in Christian education as a social studies and Bible teacher, both in the classroom and online, I have found both environments enriching and rewarding. However, there are certain beneficial and enjoyable advantages to online teaching which are difficult to duplicate in the classroom. That’s why I encourage any educator to take advantage of the opportunity to teach online when they have the chance. Here are some reasons why, over the years, I have enjoyed teaching online.   Standardization One of …

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Learning a school’s core values, keeping your sense of humor, and productively managing disagreements are keys to a great first year. Published originally at: https://www.edutopia.org/article/how-new-teachers-adjust-school-culture If you‘re a new teacher, working at a school for the first time can be both exciting and overwhelming. When entering a new school environment, meeting and building relationships with …

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Originally published at https://sevenstar.org/tips-for-teaching-international-students If you’ve been a teacher for any length of time, you know that our student population is becoming increasingly diverse. In fact, according to the Institute of International Education, the number of international students at US campuses has increased by 72 percent since 2000. In 2020, there were more than 6.3 …

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Originally published on Curriculum Trak Blog: https://www.curriculumtrak.com/blog/making-time-for-curriculum-mapping Making time for curriculum mapping is a challenge at almost every private Christian school. In recent years, with short staffing and teacher shortage, so much of a school’s leadership’s time is spent on the everyday operation of the school, that it’s difficult to find time for the goals that …

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Originally published on Curriculum Trak Blog: https://www.curriculumtrak.com/blog/making-learning-relevant-through-the-use-of-essential-questions  Think about what you want for your students. Yes, we all want our students to master the standards and learning objectives. But as educators we should want more than that. Personally, I want to see my students now, and later in life, become life-long learners who are growing in wisdom …

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