Focus & Equip (2009.01): How can a scorecard help you increase focus on your mission?

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Considering getting coaching?
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Question:
What is coaching?

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What could you work on with a coach?
Thinking about getting coaching? If so, you might be wondering what you can work on with a coach.

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  1. Live your values.
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How can a scorecard help you increase focus on your mission?
You and I both know that focusing on the mission is vital and challenging. It’s vital because if we don't focus on the mission, we get off track. It’s challenging because mission statements are broad and because we face distractions.
 
Here’s some good news—a scorecard can help! Read more...



Pay attention to your goals
What frustrates you? What has frustrated me includes not having proper travel gear, not having necessary software, and unclear job expectations.
 
Notice, I listed what has frustrated me, not what frustrates me. Read more...



Ensure a common understanding of expectations and definitions
Remember what it was like the first month on a new job? Remember how you felt? You wanted to do a good job. You needed support so that you could get your questions answered. You needed support so that you could fully use your gifts.
 
Question: How can you provide new staff with support? Read more...



What 3 types of assessment will you use?
You know that assessment helps students learn. So, you decide to use a variety of assessments to help your students deepen their understanding and application of a Biblical perspective.
 
Question: What 3 types of assessment will you use? Read more...



Students say questions help them make connections
We want our students to make connections. We want our students to connect what they study and what the Bible teaches.
 
Question: How do open-ended questions help students connect what they study and what the Bible teaches? Read more...



Video: Biblical perspective assessment helps
Do you want to help your students connect what they study and what the Bible teaches? To value those connections? And to get feedback you can use to modify instruction? If so, give your students a Biblical perspective assessment. Read more...



Have your students do reflective writing
Dan Beerens
Dan Beerens, vice president of learning services at Christian Schools International, focuses on Christian education in his blog Nurturing Faith. In this blog entry, he writes about reflective writing, an instructional strategy you can use to help your students connect what they study and Biblical teaching. Read more...



Video: DEAL with student learning needs
To help your students better connect what they study and what the Bible teaches, DEAL with student learning needs:
  • Define the student learning needs.
  • Explore the how you can respond to the student learning needs.
  • Act.
  • Look at the results. Read more...