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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God is the beginning and the end.
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Dr. Black suggests way we can incorporate biblical mindsets into the curriculum of Christian education. Dr. Black reminds us that we need/should be thinking of ways to have God throughout our life.
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Dr. Black’s visual was set to remind us that everything we teach from our curriculum should begin and end with God’s Word. We need to be sure that we are integrating Scripture and Biblical principles into any curriculum we teach.
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Dr. Black used an illustration to communicate the vital importance of God’s Word. She had curriculum materials in the middle with Bibles on either side. Her overall point was that everything must be filtered through the lens of God’s Word. God’s Word is most important and every subject we teach should strive for Biblical integration.
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She is illustrating the importance of approaching Christian education through a Biblical lens. Everything thing we do in the classroom should be a reflection and an outgrowth of that lens.
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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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Prayer is number one. Praying, asking God for wisdom, direction and opportunity. There are so many online options for growth. Even during the busiest of times, having a sermon on is always encouraging. Uplifting music calls me to have a Godly mindset and a desire to be closer to Him.
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Teachers Pay Teachers is a great resource for growth mindset activities. We use several of their interactive notebooks.
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I regularly read the Bible and read from many different devotional resources. I listen to Charles Stanley every morning which I get a lot out out of and try to incorporate in my own life. I have purchased Virtuous Minds so I can learn the basis for Christian education and how to entourage young students to live through this idea.
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I try to learn at least one new skill a semester. Because of my age, these usually involve technology. I know that if I don’t continue to grow in this area, I will have difficulty in the future.
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I have joined as devotional hour in our school, and tomorrow, I am planning to be part of a mission group.
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What do you hope to gain from this course?
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A growth mindset vs a fixed mindset.
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I hope to learn ways to incorporate biblical mindsets in our young students and myself.
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I hope to become more familiar with the “Growth Mindset” principle and also find new ways of integrating God’s Word into the Math lessons I teach.
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I hope to learn and understand how to better apply biblical integration in my curriculum.
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I want to fully understand how to integrate a Biblical Worldview into my daily teaching.