Nebraska Christian Home Educators Association
Recordings Listing
Conference:
Friday & Saturday
Apr. 27 through 28, 2018
2018 NCHEA Adult Conference and Curriculum Fair
Presented by: Nebraska Christian Home Educators AssociationSet Price: $50.00
Friday Sessions 2018
Set Price: $50.00
Saturday Sessions 2018
Apr. 27, 2018
K-12 homeschooler and Hillsdale College graduate, shares experiences from a lifetime of reading and encourages anxious Moms with a thought-provoking question: Can great literature help my kids succeed in a scientific and technological world? Ian provides an inspiring summary of an all-time classic story and argues that the self-knowledge, humility and wisdom that come from reading such stories are absolutely critical for success – and that you, as the Mom in the trenches, can lead them right to it. Literary education worked for Ian, and it can work for your students too.
Apr. 27, 2018
As a teacher, it’s so easy to give the answer, isn’t it? Oh, that’s right... you don’t do that. How long should a child think before you start helping? Sometimes we need to be quiet and let them wrestle with the problem to discover the answer. Do you know that children learn better and remember things longer when they discover the solution? The goal is to provide a way for them to learn how to solve problems. How might you go about doing this? Come to this workshop and find out how to help your child think their way through math.
Come get some help in identifying and encouraging spiritual heroes for your children. Help your children focus on character development through a daily understanding of God’s work in their lives to develop Christian character for eternal purposes.
Apr. 27, 2018
Juxtaposition, metaphor, symbolism, irony, foreshadowing – HELP! Parents often avoid literature because of the intimidating vocabulary of literary analysis. The truth is, you don’t need a college degree in literature to understand this vocabulary; what you need is a well-written children’s story. Take a guided tour of literary devices and become a discerning literary analyst. Doing the same with your own children couldn’t be easier, but beware: soon, they will be finding onomatopoeia everywhere they look.
Apr. 27, 2018
How do you evaluate your child’s academic progress with reading, writing, math, and early literacy skills? Get training on curriculum based measurement, a progress monitoring strategy for basic skills (oral reading fluency, math computation fluency, spelling, writing, and early literacy skills like phonemic awareness). These measures track progress on indicators of basic skills and facilitate decisions about the effectiveness of instruction in core skills that will serve them their entire lives.
Apr. 27, 2018
Astronomy is not a peanut butter sandwich or even a fried bologna sandwich. Astronomy is more like chicken noodle soup with star pasta in it. Or maybe it’s like Christmas cookies cut out like stars ... but not ones with red green frosting.
Apr. 27, 2018
Apr. 27, 2018
Apr. 27, 2018
Apr. 27, 2018
All children play make-believe. While they are little, allowing their imaginations to fuel their play is a harmless joy. But what if they soon yearn for the worlds they find in their favorite novels: strange worlds, imaginary worlds, non-Christian worlds? What if they lose themselves in fantasy? Get summaries of a few well-known stories and learn some simple literary tools to help you start meaningful conversations about the joys and dangers of fantasy literature.
Apr. 27, 2018
Today more than ever we need Christian citizens who know the truth of God’s Word and have a working knowledge of our Founding Documents so that they can be the transforming power needed to bring our land back from the tyranny of socialism to the liberty secured under the American View of Law and Government.
Apr. 27, 2018
Vision is much more than 20/20 eye sight. Symptoms of underlying visual disorders may include skipping small words or lines, frequent letter or number reversals, poor comprehension, and/or headaches at the end of the school day to name a few. Learn about more than 20 areas to vision that impact the ability to learn, how they are detected, and treatments including vision therapy.
Apr. 28, 2018
There is a very real war for the hearts and minds of the next generation. If we do not engage the fight we are guaranteed to lose. Be equipped to stand successfully in the battle for truth. Parents may fear that when their children graduate they may turn against their homeschool upbringing. Is there a way to prevent that from happening? Explore the powerful tools God provides as well as learn from the experience of other homeschooling parents.
Apr. 28, 2018
Apr. 28, 2018
How do you teach your students to apply a “Christian Worldview” to the books they read, the movies they watch, and the culture they live in? The answer may surprise you, for well meaning Christians often misunderstand the basic principles of worldview analysis. This misunderstanding often prevents Christian students from thinking clearly about contemporary culture. In this enthusiastic and engaging discussion of a literary classic, learn to avoid a serious (though common) teaching mistake and get three steps for understanding a story-teller on his own terms. Discover how to uncover, identify and evaluate an artist’s worldview – and to teach your students to do the same.
Apr. 28, 2018
As a parent homeschooling a teen (or thinking about homeschooling a teen), you may have doubts about your ability... and your sanity. Are you weighed down by the seriousness of high school? Do you question your competence to teach your teen? Be encouraged as you discover a new long range perspective that is filled with much hope, faith, help and joy!
Apr. 27, 2018
Does literature seem like a mystery? Are you at a loss about how to understand it yourself, much less teach it? This inspiring lecture demonstrates that everything you need to know about understanding and teaching literature is present in your second grader’s bedtime story. Adam reads a classic children’s story and leads a discussion of eternal literary themes. Learn how you can do the same at home by following five simple steps. Your literature curriculum – to say nothing of family story time – will come alive. You’ll never put the kids to bed the same way again!
Apr. 27, 2018
Education is not an object we can posses; it’s a state of the heart, mind, and soul. All great leaders share certain attributes in these areas, and Job was one of the greatest! Adam’s unique perspective on Job’s career inspires parents to prepare their students for leadership. Get a renewed vision for the liberal arts and practical suggestions to applying this vision at home.
Apr. 28, 2018
If you had only one hour in which to give your student a complete education, could you do it? If you accepted the challenge, what lesson would you teach? Adam Andrews argues that a complete and profound education can be acquired in one lesson – and then sets out to prove this audacious claim in an eye-opening, inspiring presentation. Adam first demonstrates the lesson using an example from his own subject, Literature. He then shows you how to teach it in your own area of interest. Adam gives examples of the lesson from every subject in the curriculum and invites the audience to contribute their own ideas. The power of this lesson may revolutionize the way you teach on a daily basis – and it only takes an hour!