Category Archives: teaching

The brain and learning, 2

Posted on April 28, 2009 by igalindo

Today’s brain and learning concept: the brain is social. Bowen systems theory and developmental psychologists stress that individuals must always be seen as integral parts of larger social systems. Part of our identity depends on establishing community and finding ways … Continue reading →

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The brain and learning, 1

Posted on April 27, 2009 by igalindo

I’ll be teaching my Introduction to Teaching course during the May term. It’s a misnomer as the course actually focuses on one narrow area of teaching, namely, instruction. Two frameworks inform the approach to the course: (1) research on effective … Continue reading →

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What are seminarians like these days?

Posted on December 3, 2008 by igalindo

I recently received a surprise call from a former professor of mine. He was gracious and kind to call me to congratulate me on the new job. A former dean himself I accepted the condolences. It was one of those … Continue reading →

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The one year seminary

Posted on October 22, 2008 by igalindo

Every once is a while (like last month, in fact) I get a call from a church leaders wanting guidance and ideas about creating a mini-seminary in their congregations. While that idea is driven by a desire to make Christian … Continue reading →

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Create lecture notes for Powerpoint

Posted on September 3, 2008 by igalindo

A friend asked me how I prepare my speaker notes for Powerpoint presentations. He saw that my speaker notes had the slide images on one side of the page with the corresponding notes on the other (with about four slide … Continue reading →

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Fact and Fiction: Cinderella, Squirrel Fur, and Causality

Posted on August 25, 2008 by igalindo

The following is from the book Myths: Fact and Fiction about Teaching and Learning by Israel Galindo. How well do you know fact from fiction? Fiction: In the beloved fairy tale, Cinderella wore glass slippers to the ball at the … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 25, 2008 by igalindo
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Real Estate, Techtonics, and Discipline

Posted on May 14, 2008 by igalindo

The following is from the book Myths: Fact and Fiction about Teaching and Learning by Israel Galindo. How well do you know fact from fiction? FICTION: If you want to get rich, you can’t go wrong investing in real estate … Continue reading →

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Why a seminary M.Div. still matters

Posted on May 1, 2008 by igalindo

These are anxious times for theological schools and seminaries, more so than normal, anyway. The plight of several seminaries (closings, downsizing, layoffs) has recently made the rounds in the religious press and newsmagazines. And talk about viability and relevance is … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 11, 2008 by igalindo
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