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About igalindo

Israel Galindo is Professor and Associate Dean for Lifelong Learning at Columbia Theological Seminary.

More about faith and certitude

Posted on February 11, 2007 by igalindo

A church member continues to wrestle with the issues raised by that phrase I use, “the opposite of faith is not doubt; it is certitude.” I appreciate his working on clarifying his thoughts on this, since I find that most … Continue reading →

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Handout: Teaching Methods

Posted on February 9, 2007 by igalindo

The attached handout is a comprehensive list of teaching methods by categories. It can be used in several ways, including as a training resource for teachers. Free to use as long as the copyright tag remains on the handout. Share … Continue reading →

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Firing a volunteer Sunday School teacher

Posted on February 9, 2007 by igalindo

A local church educator sent me this e-mail, a common dilemma: “I am in need of some real advice. I have a SS teacher who is in her middle to late 20’s and has been teaching our senior high girls … Continue reading →

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Handout: Multiple Intelligences

Posted on February 8, 2007 by igalindo

This is a one-page graphic handout on Gardner’s multiple intelligences. Can be used as a poster or as a handout. Free to use as long as copyright tag remains on the handout. Share your stuff. (.pdf, one page).

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More on one’s world view

Posted on February 8, 2007 by igalindo

My friend sent a follow up question about the subject of a personal world view. His question was: “So getting back to a world view, how does one go about developing or shaping one? What does one base it on? … Continue reading →

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Handout: Learner Retention

Posted on February 7, 2007 by igalindo

A two-page graphics handout on learner retention. Can be used to stress the importance of using interactive methods. Free to use as long as copyright tag remains on handout. Share your stuff. (.pdf, two pages):

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Handout: Informal Education

Posted on February 7, 2007 by igalindo

These are the handouts from a presentation on “Informal Education” from Educational Consultants. Free to use as long as copyright tags remain on handouts. Share your stuff. (.pdf, three pages):

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Handout: Faith Journeys Map

Posted on February 7, 2007 by igalindo

This “faith journeys map” handout can be used to help people plot out their faith jouney then share their story with others. It can provide for a stand-alone exercise or as part of a group sharing activity. Free to use … Continue reading →

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Handout: Expanding Your Teaching Repertoire

Posted on February 7, 2007 by igalindo

This is the handout packet from an older version of the Expanding Your Teaching Repertoire workshop from Educational Consultants. You can pull out and use portions of this packet for training or educational purposes. Free to use as long as … Continue reading →

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Handout: Effectual Faith

Posted on February 7, 2007 by igalindo

A one-page handout of the Effectual Faith concept diagram found in The Craft of Christian Teaching, and How To be The Best … Study Group Leader…. by Israel Galindo. Free to use providing copyright tag remains on handout. Share your … Continue reading →

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