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Author: |
O'Donnell, K.
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Global member care, Volume one: The pearls and perils of good practice.
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Pasadena, CA: William Cary Library. (265 pages).
2011
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Written primarily for the faith-based community in the mission/aid sectors, this book is a good text for training purposes. Each chapter begins with five "pearls" which enhance and enrich good practice and five "perils" which enhance and endanger good practice. Throughout the chapters are "boxes" which summarize important points and "health promoters" for reflection and discussion.
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Dormer, J. E.
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Language development for MKs.
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Evangelical Missions Quarterly,
Vol. 45, pp. 188-196.
2009
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An article emphasizing the differences between Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills (BICS) and Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (CALP) in MK language development.
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Hay, R.
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Worth keeping: Global perspectives on best Practice.
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Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
2007
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This book is the report of ReMAP II, the largest research project ever done in the missions world. It took five years to complete, 40% of the world mission workforce was represented, including people from 22 countries on six continents. It gathered data on virtually every topic the Mission Commission of the World Evangelical Alliance thought could impact missionary retention.
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Author: |
Haile, D.
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Title: |
Where are we going in MK education?
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Evangelical Missions Quarterly,
Vol. 42, pp. 462-470.
2006
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This article reminds us that huge changes are taking place in missions and MK schools around the world. It specifically considers four challenges in education and five possible routes to take to meet these challenges.
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Author: |
Gould, J. B.
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Always saying goodbye: Separation as experienced by MKs in boarding schools.
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The Family in mission: Understanding and caring for those who serve (pp. 155-177).
Palmer Lake, CO: Mission Training International.
2004
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This chapter is a consideration of separation and loss when MKs experience repeated long separations by going to boarding schools from the perspective of psychiatrist John Bowlby's classic work on separation and loss. It deals primarily with those who have a difficult time.
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Author: |
Hawley, D.
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Research on missionary kids and families: A critical review.
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The Family in mission: Understanding and caring for those who serve (pp. 277-292).
Palmer Lake, CO: Mission Training International.
2004
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This review provides an overview and critique of 31 research projects conducted on MKs and their families that appeared in 1983 or later and gathered empirical data. Recommendations are offered for further research.
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Duvall, N
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Educational context and development.
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The Family in mission: Understanding and caring for those who serve (pp. 71-81).
Palmer Lake, CO: Mission Training International.
2004
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This chapter introduces the major studies done by MK-CART/CORE: The boarding school personnel study, the adult MK study, and the missionary family study.
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Pauls, N.
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Educational research: Appraisal and response.
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The Family in mission: Understanding and caring for those who serve (pp. 117-126).
Palmer Lake, CO: Mission Training International.
2004
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This chapter surveys changes in attitudes and practices that have characterized recent decades by examining the relationships between MK-CART/CORE research and strategic planning, pointing out contributions, cautions and limitations as well as suggestions for future research.
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Powell, J.
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Qualities desired in MK boarding school personnel: A preliminary study.
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The Family in mission: Understanding and caring for those who serve (pp. 297-306).
Palmer Lake, CO: Mission Training International.
2004
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A pilot study to identify qualities perceived to contribute to effectiveness in boarding schools. Data was gathered from adult MKs, parents of MKs and people working in MK boarding schools. Five themes common to all positions are presented , as well as five specific themes for each. This article also appears in the Journal of Psychology and Theology, 1993, 21, 86-92
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Author: |
Wickstrom, D. L.
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Title: |
The right stuff in boarding school staff.
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The Family in mission: Understanding and caring for those who serve (pp. 323-328).
Palmer Lake, CO: Mission Training International.
2004
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An article summarizing the research of Powell & Andrews (1983) and Wickstrom & Andrews (1983) on the qualities needed in boarding school administrators, teachers and boarding homes. This article also appears in Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 30, October, 1994, 376-385.
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Author: |
Dodd, D. S.
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The evolution of stress.
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The Family in mission: Understanding and caring for those who serve (pp. 263-274).
Palmer Lake, CO: Mission Training International.
2004
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This chapter reviews material on stress and the major stressors as well as strategies for managing or reducing stress. The Family Building Plan is presented as a tool for strengthening families
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Author: |
Andrews, L. A.
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Research: Looking back and seeing forward.
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The Family in mission: Understanding and caring for those who serve (pp. 3-11).
Palmer Lake, CO: Mission Training International.
2004
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A chapter introducing the value of research for "understanding and caring for those who serve" as well as the purpose and scope of the book along with some sample findings elaborated on later in the book
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Stuart, W
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Maximizing TCK potential.
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Interact.
Summer, 2004, Vol. 12. No. 4, pp. 16-20.
2004
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This article discusses things that help or hinder TCKs from reaching their potential and presents many practical suggestions to parents and teachers.
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Andrews, L. A.
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The missionary family: An Introduction
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The Family in mission: Understanding and caring for those who serve (pp. 193-220).
Palmer Lake, CO: Mission Training International.
2004
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This chapter contains 21 tables of statistics from the Adult MK and Missionary Family Studies cone by the MK-CART/CORE group. It also contains summary and analysis of the numbers presented.
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Author: |
Huggett, D.
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Jesus Christ: The heart of member care.
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Doing member care well: Perspectives and practices from around the world (pp. 209-222).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
2002
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A chapter giving a model of member based on Jesus' care for his disciples while he was here on earth. He forged deep and loving relationships with each of them, modeled an alternative lifestyle to them and showed them how life on earth can and must revolve around his father.
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Grosshauser, A.
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Supporting expatriate women in difficult settings.
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Doing member care well: Perspectives and practices from around the world (pp. 419-434).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
2002
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This chapter addresses many of the issues women face living in a male-dominated country, being single in a family-centered society, working in the context of a very different and sometimes hostile cultural and religious settings, and so forth
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Author: |
Jerome, D.
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Mobile member care teams.
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Enhancing missionary vitality: Mental health professions serving global mission (pp. 399-407).
Palmer Lake, CO: Mission Training International.
2002
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This chapter describes the Mobile Member Care Team -- West Africa which was established to provide consultation and crisis response to many mission agencies in 14 African countries.
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Blomberg, J. R.
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Families in mission: Issues and resources.
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Enhancing missionary vitality: Mental health professions serving global mission (pp. 127-136).
Palmer Lake, CO: Mission Training International.
2002
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Parenting is challenging, especially for missionaries. This chapter briefly discusses many basic issues for raising healthy missionary children in the context of a strong marriage, and it includes a variety of recommended resources.
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Author: |
Morris, D.
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Cooperative home schooling.
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Fitted Pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 534-537),
St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Service.
2001
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An article describing several mothers working together to teach their own and others' children. Same as in Interact February, 1993, Vol. 2, No. 3, pp. 15-16.
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Author: |
Wyse, B.
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Are we preparing our TCKs for college?
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Fitted Pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 374-380),
St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Service.
2001
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An article presenting a great competency checklist for all areas of the MKs life that would prepare him or her for college, hindrances to the competencies as well as several solutions. Also see the "letter" elaborating on the article in Interact, May, 1997, Vol. 6, No. 4, pp. 16-17. An edited version also found in Bowers (ed.), 1998, Raising resilient MKs, (pp. 121-129). Colorado Springs: ACSI. Same as in Interact December, 1996, Vol. 6, No. 2, pp. 1-4.
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Author: |
Heckman, B.
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Schools helping those who home school.
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Fitted Pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 547-550),
St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Service.
2001
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An article describing the Support School Services Program at the Christian Academy in Japan to meet the needs of children who are home schooled by their parents. Same as in Interact March, 1992, Vol. 1, No. 3, pp. 8-9.
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Author: |
Storrs, C.
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Second language issues.
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Fitted Pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 586-592),
St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Service.
2001
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An article about issues that should be considered when MKs are enrolled in national schools. Also found with minor editing in Bowers, 1998, Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 316-322). Colorado Springs, CO: ACSI. Same as in Interact May, 1997, Vol. 6, No. 4, pp. 4-7
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Author: |
Gjoen, J.
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What are the risks of a boarding school experience?
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Fitted Pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 626-632),
St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Service.
2001
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An article considering the impact of boarding school on several different aspects of the child's life to alert families to the potential psychological risks the MKs face. Same as in Interact May, 1998, Vol. 7, No. 4, pp. 2-5.
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Hill, E.
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Facing the boarding decision.
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Fitted Pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 632-636),
St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Service.
2001
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An article presenting things to consider when making the decision about whether or not to send a child to boarding school, including a page giving the benefits, challenges, and questions to ask when evaluating the boarding school option. Same as in Interact May, 1998, Vol. 7, No. 4, pp. 13-15.
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Author: |
Pauls, N.
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Nurturing resilience.
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Fitted Pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 36-42),
St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Service.
2001
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An article considering the who, what, when, and how of resilience in MKs. Same as in Interact, December, 1995, Vol. 5, No. 2, pp. 14-17.
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Author: |
McIlhenny, A.
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Multiple choice in TCK education: The learning center method.
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Fitted Pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 603-609),
St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Service.
2001
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A chapter describing the program at the Katmandu International Study Center, the international supported self-study model which allows much flexibility in MK education. Same as in Interact, May, 1992. Also found in Bowers, (1998) Raising Resilient MKs, Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International.
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Author: |
Butts. K.
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Using the national schools: A parent's perspective.
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Fitted Pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 578-582),
St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Service.
2001
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A brief article about one family's decision to use three different types of schooling, including national schools. It is followed by an excellent chart for evaluating the national school option. Same as in Interact May, 2000, Vol. 8, No. 4. pp. 8-10.
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Author: |
Cook, H.
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Boarding: Do the benefits outweigh the challenges?
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Fitted Pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 617-625),
St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Service.
2001
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An article about boarding schools written from looking basically at the benefits of the boarding experience. Same as in Interact May, 1998, Vol. 7, No. 4, pp. 6-9.
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Author: |
Marttinen, A. C.
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Nurturing our students' native languages.
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Fitted Pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 582-585),
St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Service.
2001
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A chapter advocating children learning several languages, but not at the expense of a thorough knowledge of their native language. Same as in Interact, October, 1992. Also In Bowers (1998) Raising Resilient MKs, Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International.
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Author: |
Butts. K.
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A parent's perspective on national schools.
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Interact.
May, Vol. 8, No. 4. pp. 8-10.
2000
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A brief article about one family's decision to use three different types of schooling, including national schools. It is followed by an excellent chart for evaluating the national school option. Same as Blomberg & Brooks, 2001, Fitted pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 578-582). St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Services.
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Author: |
Wyse, B.
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What I wish my parents knew. (Part Two)
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Interact.
February, Vol. 8, No. 3. pp. 1-5.
2000
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An article elaborating on what TCKs responded with when asked to complete the sentence, "I wish my parents knew." Same as Blomberg & Brooks, 2001, Fitted pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 239-251). St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Services.
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Author: |
Wickstrom, D. L.
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Making career choices.
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Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 130-140).
Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International.
1998
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An article on career counseling for missionaries.
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Author: |
Storrs, C.
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MKs and second language issues.
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Evangelical Missions Quarterly,
34, 72-77.
1998
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An article on the learning of a second language by MKs. This would be very useful to parents and educators as they consider the learning of the national language as related to the language of the parents.
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Author: |
Wyse, B.
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Title: |
Preparing our MKs for college.
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Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 121-129).
Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International.
1998
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A chapter presenting a great competency checklist for all areas of the MKs life that would prepare him or her for college, hindrances to the competencies as well as several solutions. Same as in Interact, December 1996 and May 1997.
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Author: |
McGill, B.
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On-site orientation programs.
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Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 368-371).
Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International.
1998
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A chapter describing what is needed in a good orientation program for MK school staff on-site, especially if there has not been an adequate pre-field orientation. Same as in Interact, December, 1995
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Author: |
Van Rooy, S.
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Career developments: Woodstock class of 1968.
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Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 141-145).
Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International.
1998
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A chapter giving a profile of most of the students graduating from Woodstock (India) twenty years later. Based on a presentation at ICMK Nairobi, 1989.
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Author: |
Edlin, R. J.
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The Christian school in a missions context.
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Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 249-262).
Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International.
1998
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A chapter which gives an overview of issues from tasks to tests to teamwork related to MK schools. Abridged from Edlin's The cause of Christian Education, Northport, AL: Vision Press, 1994 (Chapter 9).
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Pollock, D.
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The re-entry task.
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Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 102-110).
Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International.
1998
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A chapter about re-entry which gives many good, practical things that can be done to help with the process of re-entry. Same as in Pollock (1986) ICMK Manila, (pp. 395-411).
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Author: |
Pollock, D.
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You are a protector.
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Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 397-401).
Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International.
1998
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A chapter about protecting MKs from abuse of all kinds, including protection from adults, other children, and themselves. Same as in Interact, October, 1993.
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Author: |
Evans, E.
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Relations between teachers and dorm parents.
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Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 393-396).
Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International.
1998
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A chapter emphasizing building partnerships between teachers and dorm parents, and using appropriate communication. Same as in Interact, December, 1993)
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Author: |
Wilcox, D. K.
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Promoting staff continuance.
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Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 384-386).
Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International.
1998
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A chapter discussing several factors administrators can influence to promote keeping teachers at their schools. Same as in World Report, November/December 1995.
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Author: |
Renicks, P.
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Pre-field orientation.
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Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 364-367).
Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International.
1998
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Chapter giving a rationale for and brief description of pre-field orientation for boarding school staff. Same as in World Report, January/February, 1992.
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Author: |
Pauls, N.
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Preparing children for boarding school.
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Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 348-351).
Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International.
1998
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A chapter giving 22 practical suggestions for parents of children preparing to attend boarding school. Same is Parents Teaching overseas, May, 1995.
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Author: |
Ballentyne, T.
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Boarding: Getting back to basics.
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Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 343-347).
Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International.
1998
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A chapter about boarding school containing a philosophy, prerequisites and payoff of successful boarding. Same as in World Report, September/ October, 1997.
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Author: |
Chan, P.
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Understanding the needs of Asian MKs.
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Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 330-342).
Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International.
1998
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A chapter emphasizing the differences between Asian and Western cultures, especially individualism VS collectivism, poser differences, and uncertainty avoidance. Same as in Interact, May, 1996.
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Author: |
McIlhenny, A.
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Multiple choice in MK education.
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Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 323-329).
Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International.
1998
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A chapter describing the program at the Katmandu International Study Center, the international supported self-study model which allows much flexibility in MK education. Same as in Interact, May, 1992. Same as Blomberg & Brooks, 2001, Fitted pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 603-609). St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Services.
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Author: |
Bowers, J. M.
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Options for MK education.
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Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 263-270).
Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International.
1998
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A chapter giving major features of different types of schooling available to mission families, along with suggested further reading about each type, as well as suggested relevant periodicals.
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Author: |
Pollock, D.
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Effective parent-teacher partnerships.
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Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 387-392).
Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International.
1998
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A chapter giving suggestions to teachers regarding what they can do to become effective partners with parents in raising MKs. Same as in Interact, October, 1993.
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Author: |
Hill, B. V.
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Transcultural education: A model for expatriates.
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Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 276-287).
Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International.
1998
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A chapter expanding on Hill's model of expatriate education presented at ICMK Manila. It discusses contemporary realities which should influence the thinking of the multinational mission community about the education of their children.
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Author: |
Powell, J.
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MK Research: Notes and Observations.
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Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 433-444).
Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International.
1998
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Summary: |
A chapter giving the history and summarizing research done on MKs, emphasizing the MK-CART/CORE studies
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Wilcox, D. K.
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Title: |
Development of regional networks.
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Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 456-464).
Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International.
1998
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Summary: |
A chapter describing what has happened in regional conferences following the three ICMK conferences of the 1980s.
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Author: |
Renicks, P.
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Title: |
Facing the future: Issues in MK education.
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Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 485-492).
Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International.
1998
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Summary: |
A chapter looking at the current state of four critical issues and speculation on where we may go from here on each of these issues.
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Author: |
Marttinen, A. C.
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Title: |
Nurturing our students' native languages.
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Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 305-308)
Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International.
1998
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Summary: |
A chapter advocating children learning several languages, but not at the expense of a thorough knowledge of their native language. Same as in Interact, October, 1992. Same as Blomberg & Brooks, 2001, Fitted pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 582-5852). St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Services.
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Author: |
Gjoen, J.
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Title: |
What are the risks of a boarding school experience?
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Interact.
May, Vol. 7, No. 4, pp. 2-5.
1998
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Summary: |
An article considering the impact of boarding school on several different aspects of the child's life to alert families to the potential psychological risks the MKs face. Same as Blomberg & Brooks, 2001, Fitted pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 626-632). St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Services.
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Author: |
Bowers, J. M.
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Title: |
Making informed decisions.
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Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 271-275
Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International.
1998
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Summary: |
A chapter suggesting times and factors to consider when choosing educational options for missionary kids.
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Author: |
Hill, E.
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Title: |
Facing the boarding decision.
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Interact.
May, Vol. 7, No. 4, pp. 13-15.
1998
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Summary: |
An article presenting things to consider when making the decision about whether or not to send a child to boarding school, including a page giving the benefits, challenges, and questions to ask when evaluating the boarding school option. Same as Blomberg & Brooks, 2001, Fitted pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 632-636). St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Services.
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Author: |
Storrs, C.
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Title: |
My child in the national schools.
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Interact.
February, Vol. 6, No. 3, pp. 16-19.
1997
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Summary: |
At article considering many factors that should be taken into account when deciding whether or not to send your child to a national school. It is followed by and excellent list of benefits, challenges, and questions for evaluating the national school option.
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Author: |
Anyomi, S.
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Title: |
Attrition in Ghana.
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Too valuable to lose: Exploring the causes and cures of missionary attrition (pp. 161-170).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1997
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Summary: |
A chapter about attrition in Ghana. Follow-up was done so that every survey was returned, and the author was very candid about the failings of some missionaries in the past.
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Author: |
Storrs, C.
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Title: |
Second language issues: A challenge for MKs in national schools.
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Interact.
May, Vol. 6, No. 4, pp. 4-7
1997
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Summary: |
An article about issues that should be considered when MKs are enrolled in national schools. Also found with minor editing in Bowers, 1998, Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 316-322). Colorado Springs, CO: ACSI. Same as Blomberg & Brooks, 2001, Fitted pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 586-592). St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Services.
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Author: |
Wyse, B.
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Title: |
Are we preparing our MKs for college?
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Interact.
December, Vol. 6, No. 2, pp. 1-4.
1996
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Summary: |
An article presenting a great competency checklist for all areas of the MKs life that would prepare him or her for college, hindrances to the competencies as well as several solutions. Also see the "letter" elaborating on the article in Interact, May, 1997, Vol. 6, No. 4, pp. 16-17. An edited version also found in Bowers (ed.), 1998, Raising resilient MKs, (pp. 121-129). Colorado Springs: ACSI. Same as Blomberg & Brooks, 2001, Fitted pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 374-380). St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Services.
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Author: |
Chan, P.
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Title: |
Do we understand the needs of Asian MKs?
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Interact.
May, Vol. 5, No. 4, pp. 12-18.
1996
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Summary: |
An article emphasizing the differences between Asian and Western cultures, especially individualism VS collectivism, poser differences, and uncertainty avoidance. Same as in Bowers, 1998, Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 330-342). Colorado Springs, CO: ACSI.
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Author: |
Pauls, N.
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Title: |
Nurturing MK resilience.
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Interact.
December, Vol. 5, No. 2, pp. 14-17.
1995
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Summary: |
An article considering the who, what, when, and how of resilience in MKs Same as Blomberg & Brooks, 2001, Fitted pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 36-42). St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Services.
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Author: |
Stuck, L. G.
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Title: |
It's not over yet!
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Interact.
December, Vol. 5, No. 2, pp. 4-11.
1995
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Summary: |
An article confronting the fact that sexual abuse of MKs continues and we must be open to helping them talked about it. Immediately following the article is another two-page article suggesting excellent resources.
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Author: |
Wick, M.
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Title: |
How should we teach about cults?
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Interact.
May, Vol. 4, No. 4, pp.4-9.
1995
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Summary: |
An article about the shortcomings of the usual way people teach about cults which emphasizes differences in doctrines, and proposing what should be in a more adequate curriculum for protecting MKs from being deceived by cults.
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Author: |
McGill, B.
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Title: |
What's important in orientation programs?
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Interact.
December, Vol. 5, No. 2, pp. 12-13.
1995
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Summary: |
An article describing what is needed in a good orientation program for MK school staff on-site, especially if there has not been an adequate pre-field orientation. Same as in Bowers, 1998, Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 368-371). Colorado Springs, CO: ACSI.
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Author: |
Jones, M.
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Title: |
Psychology of missionary adjustment.
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Springfield, MO: Logion.
1995
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Summary: |
An excellent introductory overview of mental health issues arranged in a developmental context from selection to retirement. A good book for anyone interested in mental health and missions to begin as an introduction..
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Author: |
Wickstrom, D. L.
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Title: |
The right stuff in boarding school staff.
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Evangelical Missions Quarterly,
30, 376-385.
1994
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Summary: |
An article summarizing the research of Powell & Andrews (1983) and Wickstrom & Andrews (1983) on the qualities needed in boarding school administrators, teachers and boarding homes. This article also appears in L. Andrews, (Ed.) 2004, The Family in mission: Understanding and caring for those who serve, pp. 323-333..
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Author: |
Powell, J.
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Title: |
Qualities desired in MK boarding school personnel: A preliminary study.
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Journal of Psychology and Theology,
21, 86-92.
1993
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Summary: |
A pilot study to identify qualities perceived to contribute to effectiveness in boarding schools. Data was gathered from adult MKs, parents of MKs and people working in MK boarding schools. Five themes common to all positions are presented , as well as five specific themes for each. This article also appears in L. Andrews, (Ed.) 2004, The Family in mission: Understanding and caring for those who serve, pp. 297-306.
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Author: |
Evans, E.
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Title: |
Unified, yet separate: Relations between teachers and dorm parents.
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Interact.
December, Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 1-4.
1993
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Summary: |
An article emphasizing building partnerships between teachers and dorm parents, and using appropriate communication. Same as in Bowers, 1998, Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 393-396). Colorado Springs, CO: ACSI.
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Author: |
Gordon, A. D.
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Title: |
Don't pig out on junk food: The MK's guide to survival in the U. S.
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Wheaton, IL: Evangelical Missions Information Service.
1993
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Summary: |
a book written for children, teenagers, and parents about cross-cultural entry for furloughs or for longer periods. It is simply written, practical, and has quotes from an informal survey of about 100 Brazilian MKs. Each of the six chapters ends with "Questions for reflection" and "Work Sheets" for application to one's life. The book ends with eight appendices and a list of various kinds of resources.
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Author: |
Heckman, B.
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Title: |
A cooperative effort for nurturing MK children: The SSS program.
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Interact.
March, Vol. 1, No. 3, pp. 8-9.
1992
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Summary: |
An article describing the Support School Services Program at the Christian Academy in Japan to meet the needs of children who are home schooled by their parents.Same as Blomberg & Brooks, 2001, Fitted pieces: A guide for parents educating children overseas (pp. 547-550). St. Clair Shores, MI: SHARE Education Services.
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Author: |
Marttinen, A. C.
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Title: |
Nurturing our students' native languages.
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Interact
October, Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 8-9.
1992
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Summary: |
An article advocating children learning several languages, but not at the expense of a thorough knowledge of their native language. Also in edited form in Bowers, 1998, Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 305-308), Colorado Springs, CO: ACSI.
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Author: |
McIlhenny, A.
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Title: |
Multiple choice in MK education: The Kathmandu International Study Center Model.
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Interact.
May, Vol. 1, No. 4, pp. 6-8.
1992
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Summary: |
An article describing the program at the Katmandu International Study Center, the international supported self-study model which allows much flexibility in MK education. Same as in Bowers, 1998, Raising resilient MKs: Resources for caregivers, parents, and teachers (pp. 323-329). Colorado Springs, CO: ACSI.
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Author: |
Sharp, L.
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Title: |
Boarding schools: What difference do they make?
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Evangelical Missions Quarterly,
26, 26-35.
1990
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Summary: |
Report of a survey of 533 adult MKs relative to effects of boarding schools. Table 1 gives percentages of each who agreed with 26 questions. In 6 respects boarders were higher, and in 5 nonboarders were. Same research as reported in Sharp (1990) How missionary children become world Christians: The role of the MK school and the local culture, Journal of Psychology and Theology, 18, 66-74.
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Author: |
Sharp, L.
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Title: |
How missionary children become world Christians: The role of the MK school and the local culture.
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Journal of Psychology and Theology
18, 66-74
1990
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Summary: |
Christian commitment and Worldmindedness were measured in 533 adult MKs of missionaries to Brazil. MK schools were positively related to Christian commitment, but negatively with Worldmindedness. Cultural involvement was positively related with Worldmindedness, but negatively with Christian commitment. Same study is reported in Sharp (1990) Boarding schools: What difference do they make? Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 26, 26-35.
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Author: |
Schimmels, C.
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Title: |
MK: A person in perspective.
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Understanding and nurturing the missionary family: Compendium of the international Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume I (pp. 3-13).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1989
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Summary: |
The introduction to the conference built around several vignettes.
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Author: |
Moore, T. H.
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Title: |
MK education in a cross-cultural context.
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Planning for MK nurture, Compendium of the international Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume II, (pp. 107-118).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1989
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Summary: |
A chapter calling for, and giving a rather detailed plan for moving toward educating MKs biculturally.
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Author: |
Morris, D.
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Title: |
Counseling at the elementary level.
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Planning for MK nurture, Compendium of the international Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume II, (pp. 85-91).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1989
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Summary: |
A chapter describing what an elementary school counselor at a mission school does.
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Author: |
Haag, S.
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Title: |
Itinerant teachers in remote settings.
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Planning for MK nurture, Compendium of the international Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume II, (pp. 359-366).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1989
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Summary: |
A chapter elaborating on the characteristics and attitudes of a successful itinerant teacher.
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Author: |
Wells, D. A.
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Title: |
Effective educational ministry through cultural diversity.
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Planning for MK nurture, Compendium of the international Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume II, (pp. 138-147).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1989
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Summary: |
An article calling for cultural diversity, dealing with areas of cultural diversity.
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Author: |
Gathro, R.
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Title: |
Developing a caring core on the college campus.
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Planning for MK nurture, Compendium of the international Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume II, (pp. 52-60).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1989
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Summary: |
Dialog format telling what colleges can do to help TCKs adjust to college, and to the USA.
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Author: |
Echerd, P.
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Title: |
Understanding and nurturing the missionary family. Compendium of the International Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume I.
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Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1989
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Summary: |
Compendium of the International Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume I. Contains 42 chapters grouped into seven categories.
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Author: |
Young, R.
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Title: |
Predeparture Re-entry preparation.
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Planning for MK nurture, Compendium of the international Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume II, (pp. 346-351).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1989
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Summary: |
A chapter on how to prepare MKs for re-entry. The emphasis is on high school, especially as going to college.
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Author: |
Pollock, D.
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Title: |
State of MK ministry.
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Planning for MK nurture, Compendium of the international Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume II, (pp. 11-15).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1989
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Summary: |
A brief overview prepared for the ICMK, Quito.
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Author: |
Nelson, P.
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Title: |
The state of MK education.
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Planning for MK nurture, Compendium of the international Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume II, (pp. 3-10).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1989
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Summary: |
A summary statement relating to the ICMK in Quite in 1987.
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Author: |
Echerd, P.
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Title: |
Planning for MK nurture. Compendium of the International Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume II.
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Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1989
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Summary: |
Compendium of the International Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, volume II. Contains 49 chapters grouped into six categories.
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Author: |
Fowler, R.
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Title: |
Deciding about boarding school.
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Understanding and nurturing the missionary family: Compendium of the international Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume I (pp. 215-219).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1989
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Summary: |
A chapter giving factors to consider in deciding whether to use a boarding school or not and some primary areas where children in the dorm may need help.
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Author: |
Landers, K.
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Title: |
Building an alumni network.
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Planning for MK nurture, Compendium of the international Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume II, (pp. 289-294).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1989
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Summary: |
A chapter about the need for an alumni association from MK schools, and how people actually started them.
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Author: |
Bartram P.
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Title: |
Caring for the MK in times of crisis.
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Planning for MK nurture, Compendium of the international Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume II, (pp. 282-288).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1989
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Summary: |
A chapter in which the author tells of her actions as principal during a series of very major crises in her school.
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Author: |
Foyle, M.
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Title: |
Parents: Needs/problems and mental health.
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Understanding and nurturing the missionary family: Compendium of the international Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume I (pp. 117-126).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1989
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Summary: |
A chapter on problems that can arise before going, while on the field, and at re-entry, along with suggestions for coping with these problems.
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Author: |
Chester, R. M.
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Title: |
MK values and ethno relationships.
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Understanding and nurturing the missionary family: Compendium of the international Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume I (pp. 280-293).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1989
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Summary: |
A chapter making readers aware of their values and their implications for our children and other missionaries.
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Author: |
O'Brien, D.
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Title: |
National school as an option for MKs: Factors to consider.
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Understanding and nurturing the missionary family: Compendium of the international Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume I (pp. 220-225).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1989
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Summary: |
A chapter considering the positive and negative results of MKs attending national schools, and criteria for evaluating those schools.
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Author: |
Smith, S.
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Title: |
Home teaching and school weeks.
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Understanding and nurturing the missionary family: Compendium of the international Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume I (pp. 226-228).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1989
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Summary: |
A shortened chapter about home schooling for eight weeks, then getting together for two weeks of "school." More material is available in Nelson, P. (1989), "the Home School Movement." in volume 2, Planning for MK Nurture.
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Author: |
Ringenberg, K.
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Title: |
Field education system.
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Understanding and nurturing the missionary family: Compendium of the international Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume I (pp. 229-237).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1989
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Summary: |
A chapter presenting the field education system in which children spend three weeks as a group, then nine weeks back at the village, then three weeks as a group. They are studying a core curriculum and the teacher at the ERC is in charge of the education
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Author: |
Wrobbel, K.
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Title: |
Bridging the gap: Re-entry for elementary students.
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Understanding and nurturing the missionary family: Compendium of the international Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume I (pp. 305-310).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1989
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Summary: |
A chapter detailing things elementary students need to know to be able to live successfully in their home country, including differences in money, measurement, etc.
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Author: |
Kenney, L.
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Title: |
Parenting spiritual values.
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Understanding and nurturing the missionary family: Compendium of the international Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume I (pp. 98-104).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1989
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Summary: |
A chapter of suggested ways to teach spiritual values. Each section begins with recommended books, and the chapter ends with a further suggested reading list.
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Author: |
Klamser, R.
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Title: |
Contingency preparation for MK school personnel.
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Planning for MK nurture, Compendium of the international Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume II, (pp. 269-281).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1989
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Summary: |
A chapter presenting the need for contingency planning, and how to do it. The emphasis is on terrorism, but the suggestions are applicable for any crisis.
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Author: |
Viser, W.
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Title: |
Implications for a model of MK ministry.
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Planning for MK nurture, Compendium of the international Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume II, (pp.190-201).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1989
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A chapter giving suggestions for MK ministry divided into preparation, field ministry, and re-entry. It includes many practical suggestions
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Rice, W.
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Marketing principles and the MK school.
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Planning for MK nurture, Compendium of the international Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume II, (pp.225-232).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1989
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A chapter with specific strategies to market the MK school.
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Lotz, D.
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Upgrading faculty in MK schools.
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Planning for MK nurture, Compendium of the international Conference on Missionary Kids, Quito, Ecuador, January 4-8, 1987, Volume II, (pp. 212-217).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1989
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A chapter calling for an emphasis on helping realize the potential of MKs for future ministry, with suggestions for improving faculty at boarding schools.
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Gray, N.
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A Country Far Away.
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New York: Orchard Books.
1988
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This is a short book about life in two very different countries. Written for preschool children, this book has few words but many pictures to prepare boys and girls for life in a different culture.
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Author: |
De Vries, S. B.
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Wives: Homemakers or mission employees?
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Helping missionaries grow: Readings in mental health and missions (pp. 489-496).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1988
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A discussion of the role of wives, concluding that most of them are seen as homemakers rather than as mission employees because of their children, and resistance by both men and women to changes Same as in Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 1986, 22, 402-410.
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Author: |
O'Donnell, K.
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Title: |
Developmental tasks in the life cycle of mission families.
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Helping missionaries grow: Readings in mental health and missions (pp. 148-163)
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1988
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Summary: |
This is an application of McGoldrick and Carter's (1982) family life cycle approach to the missionary family. It raises many thought-provoking issues helpful to understanding the family. Same as in the Journal of Psychology and Theology, 1987, 15, 281-290.
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Author: |
Chester, R. M.
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Title: |
To send or not to send? Missionary parents ask.
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Helping missionaries grow: Readings in mental health and missions (pp. 258-265).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1988
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Summary: |
An article looking at the issues of sending, correspondence, or living near a school. He makes a strong point of considering the parent's motivation in deciding what to do--is the motivation fear or love? Same as Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 1984, 20, 252-259.
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Author: |
Wickstrom, D. L.
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Title: |
Missionary children: Correlates of self-esteem and dependency.
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Helping missionaries grow: Readings in mental health and missions (pp. 240-257).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1988
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Summary: |
A good research study showing that self-esteem was positively correlated with perceived approval of others, parental and houseparental acceptance, and identification with parents. Correlates of negative attention-seeking dependency and passive approval-seeking dependency were also noted. There were no significant differences between the early, late, and nonboarders on any of the relevant variables, although, for those who boarded, there was a significant positive correlation between number of years boarding and self-esteem. Same as in Journal of Psychology and Theology, 1983, 11, 226-235.
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Author: |
Eagle, R. L.
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Title: |
Positive possibilities of mid-life transitions.
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Helping missionaries grow: Readings in mental health and missions (pp. 203-210).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1988
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Summary: |
An introduction to the mid-life crisis as it applies to missionaries, but takes the position that everyone has a crisis. Gives ways to reduce stress in mid-life and things the mission can do to help. Same as Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 1984, 20, 38-45.
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Author: |
Hill, B. V.
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Title: |
The educational needs of the children of expatriates.
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Helping missionaries grow: Readings in mental health and missions (pp. 276-301).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1988
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Summary: |
An article presenting research the author did on parental perceptions of education as well as a more theoretical part in the second half. The rationale developed in the second half is very intriguing. Same as Missiology: An International Review, 1986, 14, 325-346.
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Author: |
Foyle, M.
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Title: |
Overcoming missionary stress.
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Wheaton, IL: Evangelical Missions Information Service.
1987
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Summary: |
An excellent source of information about missionary stress. In consists of ten chapters covering stress and singleness, marriage, children, adolescents, selection, culture, relationships, and reentry. Major portions of many chapters are also available in articles by Foyle in the Evangelical Missions Quarterly (1985) 21, 32-40; 21, 134-142; 21, 240-245; 21, 342-349 (1986) 22, 14-20; 22, 196-204; 22, 262-270 (1987) 23, 20-28; 23, 144-150. Some of these are also available in O'Donnell & O'Donnell (1988) Helping missionaries grow (pp. 413-420, pp. 399-406, pp. 26-34, and pp. 194-202) , Pasadena, CA: William Carey Press.
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Author: |
Nelson, P.
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Title: |
Education symposium part one: Traditional options.
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New directions in missions: Implications for MKs. Compendium of the International Conference on Missionary Kids, Manila, Philippines, November 5-9, 1984 (pp. 159-175).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1986
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Summary: |
A chapter with rather complete coverage of five traditional methods of education for MKs
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Author: |
De Vries, S. B.
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Title: |
Wives: Homemakers or mission employees?
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Evangelical Missions Quarterly,
22, 402-410.
1986
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Summary: |
A discussion of the role of wives, concluding that most of them are seen as homemakers rather than as mission employees because of their children, and resistance by both men and women to changes. Same as in O'Donnell & O'Donnell (1988), Helping missionaries grow (pp. 489-496), Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
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Author: |
Hill, B. V.
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Title: |
The educational needs of the children of expatriates.
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Missiology: An International Review,
14, 325-346.
1986
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Summary: |
An article presenting research the author did on parental perceptions of education as well as a more theoretical part in the second half. The rationale developed in the second half is very intriguing. Same as in O'Donnell & O'Donnell (1988), Helping missionaries grow (276-301), Pasadena, CA: William Carey Press.
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Author: |
Hill, B. V.
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Title: |
The educational needs of the children of expatriates.
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New directions in missions: Implications for MKs. Compendium of the International Conference on Missionary Kids, Manila, Philippines, November 5-9, 1984 (pp. 326-351).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1986
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Summary: |
An article presenting research the author did on parental perceptions of education as well as a more theoretical part in the second half. The rationale developed in the second half is very intriguing. Minor modification of Hill(1986) Missiology: An international Review, 14, 325-246, which is the same as in O'Donnell & O'Donnell (1988), Helping missionaries grow (276-301), Pasadena, CA: William Carey Press.
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Author: |
Anderson, C.
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Title: |
Harmonious working relationships within a multinational faculty.
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New directions in missions: Implications for MKs. Compendium of the International Conference on Missionary Kids, Manila, Philippines, November 5-9, 1984 (pp. 383-393).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1986
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Summary: |
A chapter about differences in the structure of education and the differences in people. It is specifically discussing teachers, but is just as relevant to students as well.
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Pollock, D.
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Title: |
The re-entry task.
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New directions in missions: Implications for MKs. Compendium of the International Conference on Missionary Kids, Manila, Philippines, November 5-9, 1984 (pp. 395-411).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1986
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Summary: |
A chapter about re-entry which gives many good, practical things that can be done to help with the process of re-entry. Same as in Pollock (1998) in Bowers, J. M. Raising Resilient MKs; Resources for Caregivers, Parents, and teachers, Colorado Springs, CO: ACSI (pp. 102-110)
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Author: |
Renicks, P.
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Title: |
One mission's rationale for sponsoring a school for MKs.
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New directions in missions: Implications for MKs. Compendium of the International Conference on Missionary Kids, Manila, Philippines, November 5-9, 1984 (pp. 265-273).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1986
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Summary: |
A chapter giving the traditional rationale for the boarding school. It is followed by considerable disagreement in the discussion.
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Author: |
Blackwell, P.
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Title: |
Special education needs on the mission field.
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New directions in missions: Implications for MKs. Compendium of the International Conference on Missionary Kids, Manila, Philippines, November 5-9, 1984 (pp. 257-264).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1986
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Summary: |
A chapter pointing out that although there are really learning disabled children on the field, many are labeled as LD when the problem is one of four other things.
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Author: |
Roy, T.
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Title: |
The caring core on the Christian college campus.
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New directions in missions: Implications for MKs. Compendium of the International Conference on Missionary Kids, Manila, Philippines, November 5-9, 1984 (pp. 459-463).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1986
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Summary: |
A chapter giving suggestions about how Christian colleges can meet the needs of MKs.
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Author: |
Ward, T.
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Title: |
The implications of developing mission strategies for MKs.
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New directions in missions: Implications for MKs. Compendium of the International Conference on Missionary Kids, Manila, Philippines, November 5-9, 1984 (pp. 1-12).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1986
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Summary: |
A chapter which was the keynote address for the ICMK, including the effect of current trends in missions on MKs, and expressing concern about some.
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Author: |
Foyle, M.
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Title: |
Parent/child relationships in missionary families.
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New directions in missions: Implications for MKs. Compendium of the International Conference on Missionary Kids, Manila, Philippines, November 5-9, 1984 (pp. 64-69).
Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1986
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Summary: |
A chapter describing qualitatively the results of her research visiting 33 missionary locations in Asia talking with 116 people.
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Author: |
Buffam, C. J.
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Title: |
The life & times of an MK.
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Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1985
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Summary: |
A book primarily organized around the chronological development of the MK beginning from birth and proceeding through marriage. The emphasis is on childhood and adolescence (12 out of 16 chapters).
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Author: |
Eagle, R. L.
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Title: |
Positive possibilities of mid-life transitions.
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Evangelical Missions Quarterly,
20, 38-45.
1984
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Summary: |
An introduction to the mid-life crisis as it applies to missionaries, but takes the position that everyone has a crisis. Gives ways to reduce stress in mid-life and things the mission can do to help. Same as in O'Donnell & O'Donnell (1988), Helping Missionaries Grow (203-210), Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
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Author: |
Danielson, E.
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Title: |
Missionary kid--MK
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Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
1984
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Summary: |
This is basically a book about missionary children in boarding school. It would be particularly valuable reading for missionaries who are faced with the decision of whether or not to send their children to boarding school.
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Author: |
Chester, R. M.
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Title: |
To send or not to send? Missionary parents ask.
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Evangelical Missions Quarterly,
20, 252-259.
1984
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Summary: |
An article looking at the issues of sending, correspondence, or living near a school. He makes a strong point of considering the parent's motivation in deciding what to do--is the motivation fear or love? Same as in O'Donnell & O'Donnell (1988), Helping missionaries grow (258-265), Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library.
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Author: |
Dueck, A.
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Title: |
American psychology in cross-cultural context.
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Journal of Psychology and Theology,
11, 172-180.
1983
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Summary: |
An article about the effect of culture on the development of a knowledge base. If American psychology reflects science, secularity, technology, capitalism, rationality, pluralism and individualism, is that how we want to be influencing the host culture, or do we want to develop an indigenous psychology?
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Author: |
Kornfield, D.
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Title: |
What it costs to prepare.
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Evangelical Missions Quarterly,
15, 223-228.
1979
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Summary: |
An article about the necessity of adequate preparation so that one has a vision, submission, and a plan to penetrate the culture. Written by a person still preparing six years after graduating from college.
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