Discussion Questions
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Explain, in your own words, Dr. Black’s visual of a book in the middle of two Bibles. What is she illustrating with this visual?
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She is reminding us that we should be surrounded by God’s Word. It is both the foundation and that which rules over.
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God’s Word should be the foundation as well as the “topping off” of whatever I teach. The truths of God should encompass the knowledge of the world so that no matter where one turns, God’s truths are there.
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She is illustrating that the Bible should not only be where we start in Biblical integration, but also where we end.
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The Bible is the foundation of truth. Therefore, the rest of what we teach stems from biblical integrated teaching.
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I felt like Dr. Black’s visual demonstrated that all of life needs to be built up the foundation of God’s word.
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What are some techniques you have used, or currently use, to encourage a growth mindset in yourself?
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One of the ways I encourage myself to have a growth mindset is to make a priority out of continued learning. I teach Bible, so much of my personal devotion time falls into that category, but I think it is important to learn in a variety of ways. I read history, I listen to podcasts, watch documentaries, or talk with other educators and leaders just to encourage continued growth and my own personal education. Hearing someone else’s story can be not only inspiring, but encouraging to grow in an area of deficiency. Making sure I have some sort of learning opportunity in front of me all the time has been a really effective way of having a growth mindset.
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I don’t expect to know it all. I will always be learning. If I expect my students to learn, I have to be humble enough to learn myself. I believe that even “small steps” are big, when it comes to learning. Reading a book, having a notebook for notes, hearing a podcast, are some of the things that I am implementing for my personal growth as an educator.
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I often get on Youtube or Google and search all kinds of new ways to teach vocabulary, make this or that more exciting. I want my kids to have fun, but also I want what they learn to stick in their brains. I love researching ways to do that, and then add my own twist.
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Reading and reflecting have played a big role in encouraging a growth mindset within myself. Surrounding myself with people who are also seeking growth has been very beneficial as well.
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I love to read and glean ideas from other like-minded educators and look for ways to improve classroom procedures, lessons, and so on.
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What do you hope to gain from this course?
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I hope to gain the knowledge of how to integrate scriptures in every subject in my classroom.
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I already incorporate many passages of the scriptures and gospel into my art lesson plan.
With this course I hope to learn more ideas and suggestions that will enrich my curriculum and my students knowledge. -
I hope to gain a succinct view of Biblical Integration and how it impacts the classroom and how I can be aware of my own biases as I seek to develop Biblical Integration.
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How to effectively integrate God’s Word in the classroom and how to be confident as an educator in general as I discipline the hearts & minds of children.
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I love to learn things that are applicable to what I do. I hope to learn how to better integrate the Bible into my daily lessons.