Stay ConnectedIn the Teach 4 the Heart podcast, Linda Kardamis shares ideas and inspiration to help you overcome your teaching challenges and make a lasting difference in your students’ lives.
Designed for Christian teachers in both public and private schools, Teach 4 the Heart strives to present every discussion from a Biblical perspective.
Season 1 will discuss classroom management. Future season’s topics TBA but will likely include work/life balance, how our faith should affect our teaching, and more.
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We live in a culture where the spiritual and the academic are often fractured, and even in Christian schools,and even in Christian schools, we can struggle to figure out how to integrate a Biblical worldview with our subject matter. Dr. Roger Erdvig, and Dr. Maggie Pop join Linda to share about their new project for Summit Ministries, a set of Biblical Worldview Standards that will help teachers, administrators, and school staff develop students deeply immersed in a biblical worldview. These practical standards will equip teachers in Christian schools to help students be better prepared for a lifetime of loving and serving Christ.
00:00 Integrating a Biblical Worldview in Education 01:16 Understanding the Biblical Worldview Standards 03:02 Examples of Standards in Action 08:34 Getting Started with the Standards 10:54 Practical Implementation Strategies 17:52 Common Misconceptions and Mindset Shifts 25:38 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
Resources/Links Mentioned:
Worldview Standards: http://summit.org/standards
Planner: https://teach4theheart.com/planner
If you liked this episode, check out episode 327 Helping Students Build Their Identity in Christ at https://teach4theheart.com/327
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Sometimes the classroom management plan we started with isn't working quite so well anymore. Maybe it has been a few years since you wrote it, or circumstances have changed in your classroom. Listen in as Linda shares her tips for tweaking your classroom management plan so it works for you and your classroom!
00:00 Introduction to Classroom Management Challenges 01:47 The Importance of Having a Classroom Management Plan 04:14 Identifying Areas for Adjustment 06:58 The ISDI Process for Adjusting Plans 13:09 Implementing Changes and Consistency in Management 19:14 Teaching Procedures Effectively 19:48 Introducing the Smooth Running Classroom Program
Resources/Links Mentioned:
Podcast Episode Mentioned: How to Teach Procedures that Your Students Will Actually Follow: https://youtu.be/-EzltKTeAvY?si=xGVcoromOHfBjtBZ
Your Smooth Running Class: https://teach4theheart.com/classroom-management-plan/
If you liked this episode, check out our Procedures Playlist at https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqOa5heLXggce1-f6l1tbmkaVkmWr1EWu&si=J-AzfJzl08Ml4Eqv
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Does teaching leave you overwhelmed and burnt out? Are you tired of self-care being the answer everyone gives you? Listen as Linda shares why self-care only helps at a surface level, and points toward what will really bring healing and hope.
00:00 The Limitations of Self-Care 06:02 The Importance of Soul Care 14:48 Changing Habits for Better Outcomes
Resources/Links Mentioned:
Join Dordt University this summer for an online graduate course called "Emerging Technology": http://dordt.edu/emerging-technology
Praying the Bible by Donald Whitney: https://teach4theheart.com/whitneyprayingthebible
Free Training: 5 Time-Saving Practices to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed: teach4theheart.com/savetime
Hope Renewed: http://teach4theheart.com/hoperenewed
If you liked this episode, check out episode 87 The Simple (But Uncommon) Solution to Your Teacher Stress & Anxiety at https://teach4theheart.com/the-simple-but-uncommon-solution-to-your-teacher-stress-anxiety/
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Disrespectful students can be challenging to even the best teachers. So how do we handle them with grace while also maintaining our authority? Listen in as Linda shares strategies for dealing with disrespect in the classroom.
00:00 Navigating Disrespect in the Classroom 04:37 Our Identity as Teachers 12:05 Practical Strategies for Addressing Disrespect 18:38 Empowering Students Through Repentence
Resources/Links Mentioned:
Pocket Phrases: http://teach4theheart.com/310
CM 101: http://teach4theheart.com/cm101
If you liked this episode, check out episode 41 10 Classroom Management Changes to Make Right Now at https://teach4theheart.com/10-keys-to-a-controlled-effective-classroom/
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Do you ever wonder what you can legally say about faith and religion as a teacher in a public school? How can you be an ambassador for the kingdom and honor the authorities God has put over you? Listen as Linda talks with Heather Kohnen from Christian Educators about your rights and how God can use you in a public school.
Resources/Links Mentioned:
Pray + Plan Planner by Teach 4 The Heart: http://teach4theheart.com/planner
Christian Educators: https://christianeducators.org/teach4theheart/
Religious Liberties in Public Schools: https://christianeducators.org/resourcecenter/religious-liberties-in-public-schools/
Awake: http://christianeducators.org/awake
Don't Get Fired...Thrive: https://christianeducators.org/resourcecenter/dont-get-fired-thrive/
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Have you ever heard the saying "Work as if it all depends on you; pray as if it all depends on God"? While this may sound true, it might not be the right way to view our work. Listen in as Linda unpacks why this idea doesn't make us better teachers, and how to view hard work biblically.
00:00 Introduction to the Teaching Journey 01:22 The Tension Between Work and Prayer 04:32 Understanding the Dichotomy of Work and Faith 06:50 Integrating Prayer and Work 10:01 Releasing Stress 10:44 Letting Our Minds Rest 13:57 Approaching Work with Thankful Expectation
Resources/Links Mentioned:
Hope Renewed: http://teach4theheart.com/hoperenewed
If you liked this episode, check out episode 170 4 Time-Management Strategies that Will Reduce Stress Right Away at https://teach4theheart.com/time-management-strategies/
Lament is the means God gives us to navigate suffering and trials--but how do we engage with God through lament as teachers? How does lament set us up for healing? Listen in as we talk about how lament can help us navigate difficulties and griefs both large and small.
Get notes + links at http://teach4theheart.com/343
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Sitting through a class period can be hard for students. Getting up and moving around too much can be distracting. How do you get your class to stay seated? Linda shares in this episode some classroom management help for your class that wants to move.
Resources/Links Mentioned:
Consequence Ideas For Every Classroom : https://teach4theheart.com/consequences
Shake-Up Your Classroom Management Plan: http://teach4theheart.com/podcast3
Ideas to add movement to classroom: : http://teach4theheart.com/worksheets
Classroom Management 101: http://teach4theheart.com/cm101
If you liked this episode, check out episode 326 How to Manage Constant Chatter in Your Classroom at https://teach4theheart.com/326
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Finding balance as a teacher can be so hard. But there are teachers thriving out there! Listen in as Linda shares easy but powerful habits you can cultivate to save time and simplify your schedule right now!
00:00 Introduction to Intentional Planning 01:51 1. Pray Over How We Spend Our Time 03:15 2. Strategically Schedule Work Time 04:39 3. Plan Weekly To-Dos with Intentionality 07:12 4. Prioritize Daily Tasks 09:22 5. Regularly Reevaluate To-Do Lists 11:45 6. Develop Good Habits 13:20 7. Color Code for Efficient Planning 14:27 Recap + Extra Resources
Resources mentioned:
Planner: http://teach4theheart.com/planner Planner Reveal Party: http://teach4theheart.com/party 4T System: https://teach4theheart.com/tame-to-do-list-teacher/
If you liked this episode, check out our Answers series where we share responses to questions on classroom, management, balance, and more! https://teach4theheart.com/answers/
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Grading can be one of the most time-consuming parts of being a teacher. We have to grade things! But what if there were strategies to help us grade more efficiently? Or even be more strategic about what to grade? Get back some time with these tips from Linda on saving time when grading.
00:00 The Importance of Grading 02:50 Strategies for Effective Grading 06:08 Prioritizing Grading Tasks 09:02 Feedback and Correction Techniques 12:51 Using Forms for Efficient Feedback 14:38 Batch Grading for Efficiency 16:28 Maximizing Small Time Slots 17:52 Scheduling Grading Retreats 21:40 Empowering Students to Self-Grade
Free Training! 5 Time-Saving Practices to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed: http://teach4theheart.com/savetime
If you liked this episode, check out episode 302 Simple Ways to Relieve Decision Fatigue at http://teach4theheart.com/302
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