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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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We consider the principle of providing for others in simple grocery shopping math.
When in public school, though not formal in lessons, but pertaining to social skills, and playground “incidents” I have stressed the giant concept of FORGIVENESS. This was a novel concept to the kids, actually. We referred often to giant letters attached above the board and talked about how forgiveness fixes things between friends.
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I often embed the fruits of the spirit into lessons about historical leaders within our country during our history lessons. We often discuss what God’s word says a godly leader looks like and compare that to what we see in the leaders we are studying about. I also like to post scripture within my power points or have students find specific verses in the Bible to read out loud to the course after we have discussed a topic, tying it together with Biblical truths.
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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.
