Inquiry from a Christian Education Perspective
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The document discusses inquiry from a Christian perspective. It notes that Socrates and Jesus both engaged people through questioning rather than telling. It also quotes that memorizing facts is less important today than understanding how to find and make sense of relevant information. The document advocates for inquiry that is about God, for God, and with God using tools like prayer, faith, and the Bible. Finally, it discusses how inquiry should bring together Christian thought, passion, and action to transform students in the likeness of God.
Inquiry from a Christian Education Perspective
- 2. Inquiry from a Christian Perspective Why Inquiry ? Inquiry isn’t new Socrates (Greek Philosopher 469-399 BC – dialectic, critical reasoning, drawing forth rather than ‘telling’) 2. Jesus engaged people/God with inquiry questions 77% of the time Jesus taught by drawing on the experience of learners. Just over ½ the time Jesus’ teachings were learner initiated (Sweetman & Ball, 2002 pg38) 3. "Memorising facts and information is not the most important skill in today's world. Facts change, and information is readily available – what’s needed is an understanding of how to find, make sense of, and use relevant information for specific purposes." (http://www.livingheritage.org.nz/started/inquirylearn.shtml)
- 3. Inquiring Together @ BC Spirit Led Biblical Foundation The Learning Journey Tools Used
- 4. Theology Teaching Pedagogy Student Perspective
- 5. Slide Author: Alaister Gibson, 2008 (Clark, 1993; Magro, 2003; Marks, 2006; Mezirow, 2000) NB: see slide 222-24 Inquiry based learning from a Christian education perspective might consider inquiry that is … About God and his world, past present and future… For God , his will, his kingdom, his glory… With God , with prayer, faith, hope, with courage, with his Spirit, with his Word…
- 6. Theology Teaching Pedagogy Student Perspective
- 7. “ Head, Heart & Hands Bringing Together Christian Thought, Passion And Action” Dennis. P. Hollinger
- 10. Theology Teaching Pedagogy Student Perspective
- 12. “ The Beginning” God’s Word and Prayer WALT: Ask God for wisdom in everything we learn. James 1:5a If any of you need wisdom, ask God for it. He will give it to you. God gives freely to everyone. God’s Word and Prayer
- 13. “ Make A Difference” Clean Water Compassion Incubator for Babies Outrageous 4 Africa Pets Litter Campaign Mark 12:31 “ 'Love your neighbour as you love yourself.” WALT: Love those around us through words, actions and gifts.
- 14. “ Transformation” 2 Corinthians 3v18 And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. Jesus taught for TRANSFORMATION
- 15. Curriculum Values Key Competencies
- 16. Supporting Tools Formative Assessment Voicethread Thinkers Keys Blogs + Wikis Thinking Maps
- 17. Any Questions?