321: How to Take Learning Outdoors and Improve Mental Health

Join us this weekend for the Rise Up Summit, a free online conference that will equip you to boldly fulfill your God-given calling. You can attend all sessions for free - or simply pick 1 or 2 favorites to watch. Sign up for free - and bring your friends - at www.riseupchristianeducators.com.

Are you struggling with student apathy or a general lack of motivation? Listen to this Rise Up Summit session from 2023 as motivation expert Dave Stuart Jr. shares the key factors that affect student motivation and how we as teachers can inspire our students to not only do the work but genuinely care about it. Check out our Rise Up Summit for free at https://riseupchristianeducators.com/ Get more info + links from this episode at http://teach4theheart.com/324 00:00  Introduction to Student Motivation 02:06  The Role of Love in Education 12:17  Understanding Student Beliefs 17:11  Building Teacher Credibility 27:50  The Eternal Value of Students 28:23  The Unique Challenges of Today's Students 29:51  Building Genuine Connections with Students 35:55  Overcoming Personal Biases in Teaching 39:42  The Power of Prayer in Education 41:40  The Peter Effect: Teacher Passion and Student Engagement 49:41  The Importance of Teacher Credibility If you liked this episode check out episode 303: Adding Joy + Play to Any Classroom at https://teach4theheart.com/303 

Having students work in groups can be difficult for them and for you. But working collaboratively is an important way to help students develop compassion, learn more deeply, and be ready to work in their future profession. Listen in as we share the best tips for group work and reasons behind having students collaborate from our community of teachers. Get notes + links at http://teach4theheart.com/323 00:00Introduction: The Integration of Teaching and Faith 01:51The Spiritual Side of Group Work 05:29Practical Tips for Successful Group Work 12:25Implementing Group Work: Using Sentence Starters and Defining Roles 17:40Recommended Resources for Cooperative Learning Structures 19:42Conclusion: The Value of Group Work in the Classroom   If you liked this episode, check out episode 319: Just Try Something! Small Steps to Innovate in Your Classroom at https://teach4theheart.com/319 

A toxic work environment can infect every area of your life if you let it! But God hasn't abandoned you in this situation. He has a plan for growing you and using you to shine His light (remember, it can shine all the brighter in the dark). Listen to this session from our Rise Up Summit 2023 for practical help and encouragement as you seek to interact wisely. You'll also learn how to guard your heart and mind in the midst of an unhealthy work situation so bitterness and frustration don't become your norm. Get notes + links at http://teach4theheart.com/322

Do you feel drained by the end of the school day? What about your students? Outdoor learning is a game-changer for any classroom. Watch student behavior and even your own mental health improve! Learn how to cover your curriculum while getting your students outside with podcast guest Shannon McLeod. Get notes + links at http://teach4theheart.com/321 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:38 Discovering the Benefits of Outdoor Learning 10:21 The Journey of Implementing Outdoor Learning 18:28 The Benefits of Outdoor Learning 20:13 Practical Advice for Teachers 25:47 Handling Weather and Conclusion If you liked this episode, check out episode 305: Words for the Weary: Encouraging Prayers to Keep Teachers Connected with Christ at https://teach4theheart.com/305 

Join us this October for the Rise Up Summit, where you'll be equipped to boldly fulfill your God-given calling. The online conference for Christian teachers is FREE to attend the weekend of the event. Sign up at www.riseupchristianeducators.com.

When students misbehave, it can feel like you've failed as a teacher. But the only thing in your control is your response to their behavior. Listen in as Linda shares how to let go of what you can't control and embrace what you can in the classroom, so you can be confident when handling student misbehavior. Get notes + links at http://teach4theheart.com/320

Innovation can sound overwhelming. Who has the time? But innovation doesn't have to be a giant project. In fact, some innovation begins so small you could try something new tomorrow without hours of planning! Listen in as Karly and Linda talk about ways innovating without overhauling. Get notes + links at http://teach4theheart.com/319

Communication between a students families and their teachers is challenging--there can be misunderstanding and unrealistic expectations on both sides. So how do we do better with the time we have? Join us for a special episode with a teacher and a parent who share their experiences communicating successfully! Get notes + links + extra tips at http://teach4theheart.com/318

We want to let Scripture guide how we think, feel, and act in our daily lives, and in our classrooms. It can be challenging to sort through what is biblical and what is cultural. Roger Erdvig shares some practical strategies for immersing our classrooms in a worldview that honors God and begin to see school as a place to live and learn. Get notes + links at http://teach4theheart.com/317