Education

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What a College-bound Senior Needs

23 December 2009 Education

Currently I am preparing for a course that I plan to teach in 2010-2011 called “Worldviews” — or something like that. This course will be a requirement for seniors at Houston Christian High School, and I am, therefore, thinking through what would have been really helpful for me going into college.

Tagged as: college preparation, college preparatory, Education, high school

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Christian High School Bible Curriculum: A Proposal

20 November 2009 Biblical Studies

In a recent conversation with a friend, I started to dream about what a truly excellent high school Religious Studies curriculum might look like for a (somewhat) ecumenical Christian high school. After some poking and prodding, this is what I came up with. I think it’s interesting enough to post here. If you happen to [...]

Tagged as: bible, Education, religious studies

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New blog in the Blogroll: “The Professor”

20 November 2009 This and That

The Professor is the blog of Edward Carson, my friend and colleague at Houston Christian High School (HCHS). Carson teaches AP European History, AP US History, and World History at HCHS. His blog deals with history, politics, teaching, and current events. Carson’s always got a take, and comments are lively. So check him out!

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CoLA Call; RS LoL

20 November 2009 This and That

I graduated from the University of Texas College of Liberal Arts (UT CoLA) in May 2004. As an alumnus, I am occasionally contacted by the college in the hope that I will give them some funds. Unfortunately, they are usually unsuccessful. Last night, as I was driving home, I received a call from a young [...]

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Great Faculties Make Great Schools

15 November 2009 Education

Recently, my friend and colleague, Edward Carson, has been posting about finding teaching positions (see “Dear Student Part 1″ and “Dear Student Part 2″) — specifically, Carson is interested in independent/private schools. I like a lot of what Carson has to say here; though, from a race standpoint it is more difficult for me to [...]

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How To Go To College and LEARN

9 August 2008 Uncategorized

Just read an interesting little snippet in “The Undergrauate” section of the July/August 2008 issue of Harvard Magazine (yes, I’m that cool): “Education by Office Hour” by Samuel Bjork ’09. Bjork discusses the reason for office hours, and the trials, tribulations, and triumphs that have come from student-professor interactions brought on by this frightening, but [...]

Tagged as: college, Education, office hours, professors, relationships, students

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