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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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By reading off a bible verse then praying. Then giving and example. Even if my father and mother abandon me, God will hold me close. Psalm 27:10: Then do like fill the glass half full of milk and turn it over and the milk stays in the glass. God holds us like that,
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Science offers many opportunities to do this. We often refer to Romans 1:20 when studying the complexity of systems. We also compare worldviews’ stances on origins and sanctity of life issues.
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Since I don’t really have an experience in this, I am guessing it should be a bit more difficult for some subjects such as Math and PE for example than others, but I have seen teachers intentionally taking the time to discuss about these things in their courses as well although not necessarily throughout all lessons. It is definitely an area which I need to learn more.
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With my younger students in Kindergarten, I am constantly pointing us back to the point of all scripture- Jesus the Christ. We often talk about how he lived his life and what that means for us today, and how we should in turn act.
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One thing I love about being an English teacher is teaching a plethora of literature. Through literature studies, discussions, and projects I get to discover where my students are in terms of their worldview. Everyone is in a different place in their walk with Christ, so this area of study allows for a lot of mentorship. In literature, there are always ways to discuss biblical principles and Scripture, particularly when discussing a character’s development, or maybe lack thereof. Larger symbolism and metaphors in a work typically lean biblical, and I love incorporating biblical allegory into my lessons. Zora Neale Hurston’s short story “Sweat” is a perfect lean into discussing the Beatitudes.
As someone who did not go to any Christian school until I began teaching at one two years ago, this is where I am trying to get better daily. I am excited to get into the Biblical Integration course after this one!
