Christ-centered Educational Methods (Pedagogy) - Part I
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About the course
This is Part I of a year-long course. To register for Part II, click here.
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 Part I here and Part II here.
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 (1/2 credit and $200.00 per semester).
Course Objectives:
- Awareness of child development stages
- Discernment of postmodernist thought and practice in education
- 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
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