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Lesson OneIntroduction and Overview4 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson TwoDefining Curricular Biblical Integration3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson ThreeYou Can't Integrate What You Don't Know: The Role of Christ3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson FourYou Can’t Integrate What You Don’t Know: The Role of the Scripture3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson FiveChristian Worldview: The Foundation for Curriculum – Creation3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson SixChristian Worldview: The Foundation for Curriculum – The Fall of Man3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson SevenChristian Worldview: The Foundation for Curriculum – Redemption3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson EightChristian Worldview: The Foundation for Curriculum – Fulfillment3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson NineCurriculum Orientations: Traditional and Process/Mastery3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson TenMove resource Curriculum Orientations: Constructivism3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson ElevenBiblical Integration Has Specific Tasks3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson TwelveAssessment, Biblical Integration, and Closing Thoughts5 Activities1 Assessment
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Course Wrap-UpCourse Completion2 Activities1 Assessment
Participants 595
Discussion Questions
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Explain, in your own words, Dr. Black’s visual of a book in the middle of two Bibles. What is she illustrating with this visual?
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I believe Dr Black Dr. Black is illustrating that instruction, planning, etc should begin and end with the Bible. It should be the center of our education.
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She is illustrating that EVERYTHING we do and teach has to be integrated with Biblical truth.
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It was a visual representation of how we need to diligent in making sure that the Bible is not only the foundation of all that we do, but it surrounds and permeates every part of our curriculum standards, materials, goals, and assessments. It is the lens in which we view and teach about our world.
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She is illustrating that Scripture should surround, and I would also say flow through, everything we teach and the instructional resources we use. We should use it as a starting point, to Biblically support lessons and resources, and to conclude lessons.
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She is illustrating that Scripture should surround, and I would also say flow through, everything we teach and the instructional resources we use.
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What are some techniques you have used, or currently use, to encourage a growth mindset in yourself?
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One thing that I try to do throughout the school year is to make notes on my manual or in my lesson plans on teaching strategies that worked or did not work. That way the following year when I am teaching the same lesson I will be reminded and challenged to structure that particular lesson differently to better suit the learning objectives. The other technique I try to implement as a teacher is to set a goals for myself each year. This past year I felt that my course as a whole was average to below average learners, but I did not feel that I challenged those learners that were high achievers. This coming school year I want to make sure that I have lessons or independent activities to challenge those students who need the extra push or who can achieve at a higher level.
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A growth mindset is part of walking with the Lord. I pray that I will be humble and realize I always have more to learn. I value a growth mindset because it allows me to put off the good and go towards God’s best in every sphere of my life, including teaching.
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One thing I try to remember is that almost all skills and talents can be improved upon. Whether you have been doing something for years or just a few months, there is always more to learn and get better at. Teaching especially, is a field where students benefit from their teachers constantly challenging themselves to improve.
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As a teacher and administrator, I understand that we’re constantly learning. Education changes often whether it’s curriculum or staff, this means we must grow with the changes. During these changes I try to always select professional development that will grow me in my faith, in my encouragement of others, and leading well. I also try to read books that will create growth in me as an educator.
To add to the techniques, I am currently listening to the Bible when driving to work and back home. This helps me to focus and use my time wisely in the car. I also regularly take notes at church as well as meeting with a life group. There are so many techniques that one can use daily to continue growing in all aspects of life.
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To set goals. To ask the Lord to show me areas I need growth in my life.
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What do you hope to gain from this course?
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A growth mindset.
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I’m hoping to gain more ideas about how to integrate Biblical worldview in curriculum.
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To better improve my Bibilical integration in my school.
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I hope to gain greater perspective in how to teach academically thoughtful and rigorous content from a Christian perspective. While my mindset includes Christ in all things, I often feel the work of planning content is separate from the work of Biblical study. Through this course, I hope to gain skills in planning integrated lessons while deepening my biblically-centered worldview.
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A better idea of how to integrate the Bible into my everyday lessons.