Share one or two things you learned in this course that will change your approach in the classroom.

[Austin]

I would like to use a more Biblical worldview into my lessons and not just prayer before every lesson. I would like to help my Curriculum coordinator to be able to incorporate a Biblical Scope and Sequence to be integrated in every lesson.

[Austin]

I will place more importance on discipleship, mentorship, and missions. I also want to change some things in how I create a nurturing environment, making time at the beginning and ending of courses to greet my students meaningfully and to debrief. I also want to be more cognizant of Biblical worldview integration in each lesson and providing processing activities in lessons based on Biblical worldview concepts.

[Austin]

Using Biblical integration in all courses is essential. In that I must show how God touches every part of life.

[Austin]

I think I will just continue to be more aware of the times we are in and the impact this has on our kids. In knowing this, I think it’s important to stay positive, stay rooted in scripture, and just be available as a mentor and someone who will always talk to a kid who is struggling.

[Austin]

This course has actually taught me a couple of things things. First, it has taught me how to approach the tough challenging questions that may arise as a science teacher. I personally have debated where my beliefs as a secular trained scientist lien relation to my Biblical faith. I know that as an Earth Science instructor that debate will arise over the age of the Earth from a Evolutionist view versus a Creationist viewpoint. After these lessons I now know that its alright to face such questions head on instead of trying to avoid them and that in fact encouraging my students to challenge theories is a good thing in order to validate the truth of God’s word.
Second, this course has really taught me how to recognize and truly value the great opportunities I will now have as a Christian educator. I will be able to prepare my students not only academically, but spiritually. I have the opportunity to serve as a mentor and as a leader in their Christian walk.