SynopsisAll educators have stories-stories of standardized tests, distracted students, and late-night grading. But Christian educators have additional stories of leaching creationism, praying in the classroom, and integrating faith into lessons. Using the power of story, the authors invite you to grapple with critical issues in contemporary education. Each chapter sets forth a fictional Christian school setting and real-world example, and then asks open-ended discussion questions for anyone involved in education to consider and apply to their own experience. Book jacket., All educators have stories-stories of standardized tests, distracted students, and late-night grading. But Christian educators have additional stories of teaching creationism, praying in the classroom, and integrating faith into lessons. Using the power of story, the authors invite you to grapple with critical issues in contemporary education. Each chapter sets forth a fictional Christian school setting and real-world example, and then asks open-ended discussion questions for anyone involved in education to consider and apply to their own experience., Inspired by real-world events and experiences - real-world challenges - Prep Talks is a collection of fictional accounts that address critical issues in contemporary education, providing school leaders with studies they can use for professional staff development so educators can better prepare for and address the challenges of being a Christian school in the modern world.
LC Classification NumberLC368.B85 2019