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What 3 classroom guidelines will you use?

16/08/10 20:25
You know good discussions help your students connect what they study and what the Bible teaches. And you know that classroom guidelines can help create an environment that encourages good discussions.
 
Question: What 3 classroom guidelines will you use for discussions? 
 
Here are sample discussion guidelines: 
  1. Work to understand what others are saying (before your critique what they’re saying).
  2. Ask open-ended questions.
  3. Once you’ve participated in a discussion, encourage others to participate.
Question: What other guidelines can you use?
 
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What 3 questions will you ask them?

14/06/10 20:24
You know that asking questions helps your students reflect. You know that reflection helps your students apply a Biblical perspective. And you want your students to get better at applying a Biblical perspective.
 
Question: What 3 questions will you ask your students?
 
Here are sample questions: 
  1. What is God’s purpose for ___?
  2. What’s wrong?
  3. How can you care for God’s creation?
Question: What other questions could you ask your students?
 
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What 3 questions will you train them to ask?

03/06/10 20:23
You want your students to apply a Biblical perspective during class and outside of class. You know that this is a challenge for your students. And you know that training your students to ask key questions can help them apply a Biblical perspective.
 
Question: What 3 questions will you train them to ask?
 
Here are sample questions: 
  1. What do you mean by…?
  2. How do you know?
  3. How does the Bible help?
Question: What other questions could your train your students to ask? 
 
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What 3 things will you do to stay focused?

16/04/10 08:01
You’re ready. You’re ready to help your students connect what they study and what the Bible teaches. To do this, you know you’re going to have to stay focused.
 
Question: What 3 things will you do to stay focused?
 
Here are sample things you can do to stay focused:
  • Talk for 30+ minutes with a colleague 1 or more times each month.
  • Read a book on a Biblical perspective of your subject area.
  • Set a goal for the number of units in which you will prepare students for and give students an assessment that requires them to connect what they study and what the Bible teaches.
Question: What other things can you do to stay focused?
 
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What 3 things do you want from your principal or colleagues?

08/02/10 07:58
You want to teach from a Biblical perspective. You know that your principal or colleagues can help you do this.
 
Question: What 3 things do you want from your principal or colleagues?
 
Here are sample things you might want to from your principal or colleagues:
  • Support
  • Encouragement
  • Accountability
  • Resources
  • Training
Question: What other things do you want from your principal or colleagues?
 
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What 3 things will you do to get started?

17/12/09 13:59
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What 3 ways will you involve parents?

12/12/09 07:55
You want your students to better apply a Biblical perspective. You think parents can help.
 
Question: What 3 ways will you involve parents?
 
Here are sample ways to involve parents:
  • Invite parents to pray for their child.
  • Invite parents to come to class to share how they apply a Biblical perspective.
  • Encourage parents to ask their child questions like “What’s the Bible say about that?”
Question: What other ways can you involve parents?
 
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What 3 ways will you decorate your room?

13/10/09 07:52
You want your students to learn to better connect what they study and what the Bible teaches. You know that room decorations support learning. So, you decide change your room decorations.
 
Question: What 3 ways will you decorate your room?
 
Here are sample ways to decorate your room:
  • A poster of a Bible verse (Micah 6.8).
  • A banner with a key Biblical principle, for example, “Love your neighbor.”
  • A list of key questions. Here are 4 key questions: Who is God? Who are you? What’s wrong with the world? What’s the solution?
Question: What other ways could you decorate your room?
 
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What 3 things will you put on your course handouts?

14/08/09 07:45
You want to target Biblical perspective. So, you decide to include Biblical perspective on your course handouts.
 
Question: What 3 things will you put on your course handouts?
 
Here are sample things you could put on your handouts:
  • A personal testimony that includes your passion about Biblical perspective.
  • Bible verses that you want your students to learn. (I like Genesis 1.26-28, Micah 6.8, and Romans 12.2.)
  • Biblical principles you want your students to learn. Here are 3 examples: All truth is God’s truth. Be content. Take care of God’s creation.
Question: What other things can you put on your course handouts?
 
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How can you learn to nurture your students’ faith even more?

14/08/09 07:30
As a Christian school teacher, you want to nurture your students’ faith. So, you want to help your students:
  • Understand a Biblical perspective of what they study.
  • Apply a Biblical perspective to what they study.
Question: How can you learn to nurture your students’ faith even more?

Answer: By reflecting on questions. By reflecting on questions about understanding and applying Biblical perspective. Here are 65 questions. Read More...

To learn more about targeting Biblical perspective, explore these 12 questions

04/08/09 10:02
You want your students to understand and apply a Biblical perspective—to connect what they study, the Bible, and their lives. To help your students do this, you know you need to target Biblical perspective even more. So, you want to learn how to do this.

Question: How can you learn more about targeting Biblical perspective?

Answer: By exploring the following list of 12 questions: Read More...

To get started with targeting Biblical perspective, take this self-assessment

04/08/09 08:29
You want your students to understand and apply a Biblical perspective—to connect what they study, the Bible, and their lives. So, you want to target Biblical perspective.

Question: How can you get started?

Answer: By taking the following self-assessment. Read More...

What 3 Bible verses will you help your students memorize, understand, and apply?

19/06/09 08:46
You want your students to develop a Christ-centered worldview. So, you decide to help your students deepen their Bible knowledge.
 
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What 3 student learning needs will you meet?

09/04/09 08:08
You know that when you meet your students’ learning needs, they do better. Since you want your students to do better on connecting what they study and Biblical principles, you decide to meet specific learning needs.
 
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What 3 engaging instructional strategies will you use?

13/02/09 08:07
You’re focused on helping your students develop a Christ-centered worldview. During class, you want to help your students connect Biblical principles and what they study.
 
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What 3 types of assessment will you use?

12/12/08 08:07
You know that assessment helps students learn. So, you decide to use a variety of assessments to help your students deepen their understanding and application of a Biblical perspective.
 
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What 3 skills will you help your students improve?

17/10/08 08:06
You want your students to increase their understanding and application of a Biblical perspective. You think that improving key skills will help. Good.
 
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What 3 Biblical principles will you help your students understand?

26/08/08 08:06
You want your students to develop a Christ-centered worldview. So, you want them to connect relevant Biblical principles and what they study.
 
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What 3 behaviors will you model?

10/06/08 09:10
You want to help your students connect what they study, life, and Biblical teaching. And you know that modeling is an effective way to help your students learn to make connections. Good.
 
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What 3 things can you do to help your students?

25/08/06 10:03
To help your students increase their understanding and use of a biblical perspective of course content, answer 3 of the following questions. Read More...