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Why is it imperative that Christian educators have a Christian philosophy of education?
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An educator’s philosophy of education aligns the educator’s teaching practices with their values and, for the Christian educator, with their faith. A Christian philosophy of education helps Christian teachers connect teaching and learning in their professional practice to their relationship with God and their purpose in life. The lecturer mentions that education is an instrument used to carry out society’s philosophical goals, and Christian education can, therefore, only exist based on Christian philosophy that organizes schooling consistent with Christian beliefs:
A Biblical Christian worldview
Beliefs about God and humanity
Approaches to developing curricula
Teaching methods and classroom management strategies
An educator’s Christian philosophy of education also allows them to recognize the importance of teaching students to love, serve and help others and to use their knowledge and abilities to glorify God. A Christian philosophy of education would also facilitate educators in creating a sense of community and encourage students to develop a deeper relationship with God within the learning environment. -
It is imperative that Christian educators have a Christian philosophy of education because it is important that we are purposeful in using Biblical integration into what we are teaching. Biblical integration will not just automatically happen. It will only happen when we are purposeful and intentional about developing our Christian philosophy of education. We must be ready to pass on to our students our love and understanding of God’s Word.
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It is imperative the Christian educators have a Christian philosophy of education, or they are no different than any other educator and are merely teaching facts.
Having a Christain philosophy of education will direct every lesson and point the students and the educator to Christ, the author of all things. -
I truly believe that we must to everything we can to give our students the word of God and to teach them to love each other as God has loved us.
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It is imperative that Christian eductions have a Christian philosophy of education so that they are able to pour into the lives of their students.