#BlackLivesMatter: Continuing the Conversation
General Information:
History of Black Lives Matter: Our Relationships, Reflection, and Response
Presenters
- Dr. Jonathan Loopstra, Associate Professor of History
- Dr. Randy Nelson, Professor and Chair, Biblical & Theological Studies Department
Time and Location
- January 26, 2017 - 9:55 am - 10:35 am - G227
Video Recording
Cultural Intelligence: Improving CQ to Engage Our Multicultural World - January 18, 2017
General Information:
You are invited to attend and learn more about cultural awareness, Openness, and strategies for Working effectively with others in Ethnically Diverse ContextsPresenters
- Dr. Ken Young, Department of Biblical and Theological Studies
- Jon Lundberg, Program Manager for Urban Homeworks, Inc.
Time and Location
- January 18, 2017 - 10:30 am - 11:10 am - G227
Video Recording
Imagination, Creativity and Play - December 7, 2016
General Information:
Strategies for Incorporating Imagination, Creativity and Play in the Classroom
Presenters
- Professor Heather Bren
Time and Location
- December 7, 2016 - 10:30 am - 11:10 am - G227
Video Recording
#BlackLivesMatter: What does it Mean? - November 29, 2016
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Themes from "Black Lives Matter and the American Evangelical Church" Evangelical Missiological Society Conference (October 14-16, 2016)
Presenters
- Dr. Randy Nelson
- Dr. Ken Young
Session Facilitators
- Dr. David Fenrick
- Professor Heather Bren
- Dr. Ken Young
Time and Location
- November 29, 2016 - 9:55 am - 10:35 am - G227
Video Recording
Diversity, Cultural Competence, and Cross-Cultural Servanthood: A Discussion - November 17, 2016
General Information:
Please join us in discussion of these and related questions:
- What characteristics and actions strengthen our work in cultural contexts inside and outside the classroom?
- How might we employ strategies to support students and others in this cultural work?
Presenters
Session Organizer
- Dr. Pam Solvie
- Dr. David Fenrick
- Professor Heather Bren
- Dr. Ken Young
Time and Location
- November 17, 2016 - 9:55 am - 10:35 am - G227
Video Recording
Q & A Session with Dr. Brookfield - November 15, 2016
General Information:
- Bring your questions or comments about techniques from the book that you have tried.
- Connect with colleagues to share effective classroom strategies.
Presenters
- Dr. Stephen Brookfield
Time and Location
- November 15, 2016 - 9:55 am - 10:35 am - G227
Video Recording
Teaching Students to Think Critically - October 26, 2016
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Practical Strategies for Embedding Critical Thinking into Course Content
Presenters
- Dr. Heather Peterson
- Dr. Steven Harthorn
Time and Location
- October 26, 2016 - 10:30 am - 11:10 am - G227
Video Recording
Others Can't See Out Motives, Only Our Action: Perspectives on Cross-Cultural Servant-hood - October 4, 2016
General Information:
- Research on what students value in teaching practices, classroom environment, and key teacher characteristics
- Overview of Emerging Adults/Millennials as a generation and as students
Presenters
- Dr. Pam Solvie
- Ruth Fries (CAPSS)
- Kendra Sundeen (Registrar’s Office)
Time and Location
- October 4, 2016 - 9:55 am - 10:35 am - G227
Video Recording
What Students Value in Teachers - September 20, 2016
General Information:
- Research on what students value in teaching practices, classroom environment, and key teacher characteristics
- Overview of Emerging Adults/Millennials as a generation and as students
Presenters
- Dr. Megan Brown
Time and Location
- September 20, 2016 - 9:55 am - 10:35 am - G227
Video Recording
Cultural Competency: A Kingdom Mandate for a Kingdom People - September 14, 2016
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What: Engage with others in discussion of cultural competency as it relates to our Kingdom Mandate
So What: Discuss what works, and what might not be so effective in this cultural work
And Then What: Make connections to “what works” and identify strategies for use in our roles in Higher Education that support students and their learning
Presenters
Russ Gregg - Head of School and Founder of Hope Academy
Pastor Kevin Farmer - Director of Admission and Family Ministry
Nathan Ziegler - Upper School Principal
Time and Location
- September 14, 2016 - 10:30 am - 11:10 am - G227
Video Recording
Becoming a Skillful Teacher - August 16, 2016
General Information:
- Becoming a Skillful Teacher
Presenters
- Dr. Stephen Brookfield
Time and Location
- August 16, 2016