VCT-800 WILL OUR CHILDREN HAVE FAITH? Series by Fr. John Westerhoff- (A); 3 sessions; 30 min. ea.; 1 video; Lectures; Study Guide; Argus.

Leads viewers in an exploration of who we are and what we need in order to ensure that there will be another generation of Christians.

Ep. 1 BAPTISM: REMEMBER WHO WE ARE- Explores how faith is acquired, enhanced, and enlivened and how revelation is made known.

Ep. 2 MADE NOT BORN: LIFE IN THE CHURCH- Discusses the nature and importance of the faith community and how to determine whether a church is a nurturing family or a goal-oriented institution.

Ep. 3 PILGRIMAGE: LIVING OUT OUR BAPTISM- Treats 3 pathways to God: experiential, reflective, and integrating; and shows how the 4 personality types respond differently to God in thinking, acting, and praying.

VCT-801 THE 7 LAWS OF THE TEACHER Series- (A); guide and textbook; Walk Thru the Bible Ministries, 1988.

The series features Dr. Howard Hendricks, seminary professor, author, and trail-blazing Christian Educator. Each video also includes entertaining real-life dramas which show the "before and after" experiences of a teacher who discovers these laws.

.1 THE TEACHER- 50 min. Dr. Hendricks challenges viewer to realize that if you stop growing today, you stop teaching tomorrow.

.2 EDUCATION- 48 min. Video shows that the way people learn determines how the teacher teaches.

.3 ACTIVITY- 43 min. Video shows that maximum learning is always the result of maximum involvement.

.4 COMMUNICATIONS- 48 min. Dr. Hendricks challenges the viewer to build bridges to impart truths effectively.

.5 HEART- 51 min. Dr. Hendricks shows that the teaching that impacts is not head to head, but heart to heart.

.6 ENCOURAGEMENT- 52 min. Dr. Hendricks explains that teaching tends to be most effective when the learner is properly motivated.

.7 READINESS- 49 min. Dr. Hendricks reveals that teaching is most effective when both student and teacher are prepared.

VCT-802 EFFECTIVE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION- (SH/A); 4 videos, 15 to 25 min. ea.; Guide & reports; Search Institute, 1990.

In 1987, 6 Protestant denominations and Search Institute cooperated in a landmark study on Christian Education to discover the elements that most nurture faith. 561 congregations from: Christian Churches, Evangelical Lutheran, Presbyterian, Southern Baptist, United Church of Christ, and United Methodist Churches participated in the survey. The video reports on the results of the study and encourages viewers to relate these findings to their own congregational experiences to promote growth. Complete reports are included for MRC sponsoring denominations: Pres., Meth., and UCC.

.1 CELEBRATING POSSIBILITY- 14 min.; Tells the inspiring story of congregations that have a positive, faith-building influence on their members. Based on site visits to 52 effective congregations.

.2 TAKING STOCK: THE SHAPE OF FAITH AMONG AMERICAN PROTESTANTS- 26 min.; Discusses the nature of faith maturity and describes where adults are in the journey toward a more mature faith.

.3 FAITH MATURITY: WHERE DOES IT COME FROM- 24 min.; Describes the biographical and congregational experiences that promote faith maturity, based on findings from the national study.

.4 PROMOTING FAITH MATURITY: WHAT CONGREGATIONS CAN DO- 22 min.; Provides helpful suggestions for achieving the renewal and reform of congregational life, with particular emphasis on Christian Education.

VCT-803 TEACHING CHILDREN IN THE CHURCH SERIES- (Y/A); 5 videos; Guide; Group, 1992.

Gives teachers and children's leaders direction and creative ideas for their ministry to kids. Teachers will learn about essentials for effective church school teaching, developmental characteristics of each age group, and teaching techniques geared to each age.

.1 CHILDREN'S MINISTRY ESSENTIALS- (37 min.)

.2 TEACHING PRE-SCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN KIDS- (18 min.)

.3 TEACHING FIRST AND SECOND GRADERS- (20 min.)

.4 TEACHING THIRD AND FOURTH GRADERS- (19 min.)

.5 TEACHING FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADERS- (19 min.)

VCT-805 TEACHING THE FAITH SERIES- (A); 6 VC's, 90 min. ea.; Leader's Guide & Participant Guide; Concordia Publishing House, 1994.

Series courses show effective teaching methods in action. The video and printed materials work together to help participants develop age-level-appropriate session plans, implement a variety of teaching methods, and gain confidence in their teaching ability. In 5 sessions both new & experienced teachers of students at each level will learn to plan classroom experiences appropriate for the spiritual, social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of their learners.

.1 DEVELOPING SKILLS FOR TEACHING YOUNG CHILDREN

Session 1- Who is the Learner?

Session 2- Classroom Strategies

Session 3- Classroom Management

Session 4- Planning for Teaching

Session 5- Building Relationships

.2 DEVELOPING SKILLS FOR TEACHING ELEMENTARY CHILDREN

Session 1- Who is the Learner?

Session 2- Classroom Strategies I

Session 3- Classroom Strategies II

Session 4- Classroom Management

Session 5- Building Relationships

.3 DEVELOPING SKILLS FOR TEACHING JR. HIGH YOUTH

Session 1- Getting to Know Your Students

Session 2- How do they learn?

Session 3- Building Relationships

Session 4- Discipline-Loving them enough to say "yes" and "no"

Session 5- Responding to God's love in Jesus Christ

.4 DEVELOPING SKILLS FOR TEACHING HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH

Session 1- Those Teenagers!

Session 2- Reality Check: Classroom Management

Session 3- In the Mood: Diversity as Gift

Session 4- Relating or Reliving

Session 5- We Are the Church

.5 DEVELOPING SKILLS FOR TEACHING ADULTS

Session 1- Learner Among Learners

Session 2- What Adults Bring

Session 3- Learning as Change

Session 4- The Who Learner

Session 5- Good Groups Don't Just Happen

.6 DEVELOPING SKILLS FOR LEADING OUR CHURCH EDUCATION PROGRAM

Session 1- What Will We Do?

Session 2- Who Will Teach?

Session 3- How Will I Help Teachers?

Session 4- How Will I Evaluate?

Session 5- How Will I Share the News?

VCT-806 MARCHING TO THE BEAT OF A DIFFERENT DRUM with Dr. Paul Warren and Jody Capehart- (A); 2 videos, 6 sessions; 28 min. ea.; Manual, DVD, and audio CD’s; Sampson Educational Resources Curriculum, 2003.

Dr. Paul Warren is a behavioral pediatrician and adolescent medicine doctor who is also a consultant to several schools. Jody Capehart is an author and gifted education specialist with more than 30 years experience in private and public schools. She currently serves as a principal of a private school. The series contains six insightful lessons which include:

1. What ADD/ADHD is and What It is Not

2. How to Recognize the Signs and Symptoms

3. How to Respond Positively to the Student Instead of Reacting Negatively to the Problem

4. Proven Treatment Options that Offer Help and Hope

5. How to Manage the ADD/ADHD factor in the Learning Environment

6. Practical Ways Educators and Parents can Work Together

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Session 2 An Early Warning System you Can Trust

Session 3 All in a Day's Work

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Session 5 May I Have Your Attention Please?

Session 6 Teamwork That Makes a Difference