He also offers thoughts on the true purpose of the testing which, of course, will affect the way we prepare our students for achievement testing. The editor has prepared Teaching Notetaking Strategies to provide teachers basic information to appreciate and to teach notetaking. Most teachers recognize that mastering notetaking is an absolutely necessary skill if a student is to succeed at his academic potential. This article discusses the importance of efficient notetaking, the common deficiencies in the teaching of these skills, and perhaps of most value, specific strategies to enable teachers to teach their students the skill of taking good notes. The techniques presented and ideas shared will be of help to every conscientious teacher regardless of the grade level of the students or the subject being taught.
Biblical integration is a familiar phrase to Christian school teachers.
Often it is so familiar that little conscious attention is given to this immensely important aspect of Christian education. Teachers, in their zeal to present the best to their students, may sometimes forget to consider the copyright laws of our land. Certainly, Christian teachers should be extremely conscientious about observing the copyright laws as they apply to the use of published materials. After reading the article, Copy With Care , ignorance will no longer be an excuse. Attorney Steve Cummings clearly explains the intricacies of the complicated world of copyrights, providing teachers with the information they need to be discerning in the use of borrowed materials.