***This is Part I of a year-long course. To register for Part II, <a href="https://kepler.education/courses/e4a3251f-5d5a-4043-ba1a-b8a6667bc101/" target="_blank">click here</a>.***

This course will aid both homeschool parents and former public school educators in renewing their minds to Christ-centered educational philosophies and methods. This course also is suitable for senior thesis level preparation toward a career in Christian education. If my live times do not match your schedule, I will make arrangements to meet on your schedule. If you prefer an accelerated version of the course to complete in 6 months, we can set the due dates to align with that.

May God bless you, and as Peter said in I Peter 3:8, “knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.”

#Grading rubric:

- Weekly written work 40%
- Live (Recitation) Discussion 40%
- 20% Synthesis on final exam.

This year-long course is worth **1 credit** and is **$200.00** (1/2 credit and $100.00 per semester).

#Capstone Project students:

The capstone project is weighted double (weekly written work 30%, discussions 30%, 40% capstone project), and you will need to register for the Capstone Project separately. Register for Capstone Project **<a href="https://kepler.education/courses/effd1dc8-ee1b-4eb1-b3ef-95031e89c562/" target="_blank">here</a>**.

With Capstone Project of 10-16 pages (double spaced, 12 point Times New Roman), this year-long course is worth **1 credit** and is **$400.00**.

Course Objectives:

1. Awareness of child development stages
2. Discernment of postmodernist thought and practice in education
3. Recognition of Biblical mandate and practical application/implementation of Christ-centered education, planning, and preparation

Texts:

- *The Seven Laws of Teaching* by John Milton Gregory
- Excerpts from *Craftsmanship in Teaching* by William Chandler Bagley
- Excerpts from *An Introduction to Classical Education: A Guide for Parents* by Christopher Perrin, MDiv., PhD.
- Excerpts from *Recovering the Lost Tools of Learning: An Approach to Distinctively Christian Education* by Pastor Douglas Wilson
- Excerpts from the Bible
- Excerpts from the website [Nehemiah Institute](https://nehemiahinstitute.com/)