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Share one or two ways you embed biblical principles in your lessons. If you don’t already do so, describe how a teacher you know does it.
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Before the lesson begins I let the students how the lesson correlates with the Bible. Just like I would with whatever standard we are teaching. These are also listed on our lesson plans each week.
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One way to embed biblical principles in lessons is to incorporate relevant scriptures and themes into the subject matter. For example, in a history lesson about leaders and their impact on society, a teacher might include a discussion on biblical leaders such as Moses or David. The lesson could explore how their leadership qualities align with biblical principles, emphasizing qualities like humility, integrity, and servant leadership.
In a literature or language arts course, teachers can analyze and discuss literary works that contain moral or ethical dilemmas, and then connect these themes to biblical principles. For instance, after reading a novel that explores the consequences of dishonesty, the teacher can facilitate a discussion on biblical teachings about truthfulness and integrity.
Another approach is to incorporate Christian values into classroom discussions and interactions. Teachers can model kindness, empathy, and respect for others, creating a classroom culture that reflects biblical principles. They may also encourage students to consider ethical perspectives in decision-making, drawing on biblical teachings to guide their choices.
Ultimately, the key is to intentionally weave biblical principles into the fabric of the curriculum and classroom environment, providing students with opportunities to see the relevance of these principles in their academic studies and daily lives.
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This is something I have not been allowed to do yet as I have only taught in the secular school system in the US and abroad. However, I would find it exciting and challenging to myself as well. I imagine a good amount of research would be involved, before hand. It would involve looking at what you need to teach and seeing if the Bible lines up with the topic or if the Bible says something different. Depending on the age group, it could create some fantastic discussions that the teacher would have to be prepared for.
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I embed biblical principles in our science lessons. When we do The Creation, for example, we also add in the study of plants and animals. We then do science projects with plants, and we learn about the plants that were around in biblical times.
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When the decisions made by the people in the story are not biblical, I include a verse explaining why we as Christians would behave a certain way in that situation.