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Why is it imperative that Christian educators have a Christian philosophy of education?
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Our philosophy informs and influences how we perceive the world, how we behave and interact with others, what we value, our perspective on life purpose, self-identity, the nature of man, and the meaning of life. This plays out in both conscious and unconscious ways. As Christian educators, it is imperative that we have a solid, intentional, conscious, and clearly articulated philosophy of education that is anchored in Christ. Taking the time to articulate this Christian philosophy of education allows us to be clear with ourselves and with God about what foundation we are working from.
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I think is imperative as Philosophy is the love for wisdom, to teach our students to love learning the word of God. We should be knowledgeable on how to plan lessons and activities that prepare our students to see the world through the lens of God’s word. We, as teachers should be able to give them the tools to make good decisions based on their knowledge of the word of God.
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For we have the word of truth that the world should know about. Our position as Christian educator in the educational sector, gives us more advantage to use the teaching as a tool for the gospel, for we have what it takes to correct the world.
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It is important for a Christian educator to have a Chrisitan philosophy of education because it is the educator’s foundation for his or her theories, methods, principles, statutes, and perspective as it relates to their educational style, when instructing others in the “ways and truths” of God, via Math, English, Science, History, etc. Since He is the creator of everything, all wisdom, knowledge, and understanding flows from Him, revealed through Christ to men, by His Spirit.
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It is imperative for Christian educators to have a Christian philosophy of education to build a foundation for the classroom and future teaching. Christian education needs to be built on a Biblical foundation. This can only be accomplished when a methodology is used infusing all areas of learning with biblical truth.