Mahatma Gandhi’s impactful life had both local and global effects. In her editorial titled The Other Sandal, Faith-Ann McGarrell compares this to the impact of educators both inside the classroom and beyond. Additional articles in Volume 86, Issue 1 of The Journal of Adventist Education (JAE) include:
The Making of Forestia by Karen Williams
“Forest school is child-directed, play-based learning in a natural setting. Its purpose is to assist in the development of the whole child physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually…. Forest school provides a rich soil for project-based learning. It was during forest school that the country of Forestia was born.”
“Does My Real Life Matter to You?” Creating a Trauma-informed Classroom by Caddabra Brown
“God knew what life would hold for human beings after sin entered the world. For that reason, the plan of salvation, designed to restore what would be lost because of sin, offers hope.”
COVID-19 Pandemic’s Impact on Adventist Educators in South Asia: Teaching Amid Crisis by Santosh Kumar
“This article aims to examine the COVID-19 pandemic’s repercussions on higher education in the Asian context, taking into account Adventist educational institutions. Additionally, it will discuss difficulties for teachers and other educators during the pandemic and examine their perspectives on remote learning and teaching. To assist educators in adjusting to the new teaching style and enhancing student engagement and outcomes, the article concludes by highlighting the necessity of teacher training and professional development during difficult times in the future.”
Environmental Education in Light of the Bible by André Vasconcelos and Eduardo Rueda Neto
“Environmental education is something that Christians should pay more attention to, as it directly relates to their faith in God as the Creator of the heavens and the earth.”
Weeding Lessons by Paulette McLean Johnson
“Left unattended, a library collection quickly becomes cluttered, outdated, and useless to its patrons. Gardens, lawns, and library collections all benefit from weeding. And so do our characters.”
The Journal of Adventist Education® (JAE): A Resource for Educators by Beverly J. Robinson-Rumble and Faith-Ann A. McGarrell
The past, present, and future of this global publication is described. A breakdown of name changes and publication frequency is also provided.
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