Reflection Questions
After reading Chapters 1–6 in the McCullough text, answer the reflection questions below. Type directly in the boxes; they will expand as you type. Use complete sentences.
Chapter 1
Q: In your own words, define “godly character” and explain why it is important for a Christian educator to display such.
A: Godly character is not only believing in God, it is living by the word of God. There is no such thing as being perfect, therefore part of being “godly” is to accept and criticism that may come your way. Being kind and giving are some characteristics of a godly person. Christian educators are not only expected to display such conduct, they should also hold themselves responsible to do so. It shouldn’t be something
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The only thing that would change if I were to be teaching in a public school would obviously be and religion lessons as they are forbidden. Would I still have my beliefs and teach accordingly? Absolutely.
Chapter 3
Q: Respond to question 8 on pg. 50.
A: It will not be an easy job when I come across parents that have obvious conflicting views regarding religion; but it will have to be handled case by case and professionally. If it doesn’t interfere with my teaching and the rest of the class, it shouldn’t be a problem. If it gets to the point that the parents don’t like my views or something I have taught, we would have to arrange a meeting and figure out how to fix the problem. Being non-confrontational and open to suggestion will be key.
Chapter 4
Q: Respond to question 4 on pg. 64.
A: Being a student has a great effect on my view of what exactly an effective teacher is. A teacher, in my opinion, is one of the hardest yet rewarding jobs out there. Throughout high school I had the teachers who I excelled in their classes and I also had teachers who I didn’t do as well in their classes. As a high school student, some of that may have been due to the fact that I was a stubborn teenager, but the teachers did have a lot to do with it in some cases. In order to be an effective teacher, I feel that you must know your students on an individual level. Some teachers showed interest in who I was and then
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1. If I were [teacher name], what would I identify as strengths of my work and flaws in my work?
Also, it definitely affects my worldview with God and my Christian morality in the context of a LaSallian school. We owe everything that we have become to God, and personally I owe a lot to Christian Brothers Academy for making me the Academy Man that I am today. Moreover, I see myself as a liaison between these freshmen and the CBA faculty, staff, and family in order for them to eventually transform themselves in their lives while keeping God as a major focus. By embracing my own self value through Christian morality, I must also encourage these freshmen that they are valuable because of their relationship with God in this LaSallian school, exemplifying the teachings of St. John Baptist de La Salle. As an example, Peck States in The Road Less Traveled, “this feeling of being valuable is a cornerstone of self-discipline because when one considers oneself valuable one will take care of oneself in all ways that are necessary. Self-discipline is self-caring” (Peck 24). Self-discipline is so important in my own life, and I look to teach the freshmen the importance of it as well. My own relationship with God is one based on self-caring, the petitioning for forgiveness and the constant gratification that goes along with it. When it comes down to it, we all have the free will to believe what we want to believe, however, it is integral to these
I would encourage the student to take part by doing some research on the subject, it’s a very pertinent that the student can still take part by looking PBL task. The lesson could be alerted in some way so that the goal of the task can still be met. Religious belief is a conflicting topic that is a very personal and we need to learn to adjust the lesson to include everyone in a discussion.
When the members and I were discussing our interpretations and understandings of the essay, I was slightly surprised by their response since my assumption was that we would have the same or similar opinion about Answering the Big Question by Father Raymond de Souza. Their analysis was Father Raymond suggesting that parents should discuss religion to their children more frequently, those who fail to are lazy and that children should not spend so much time with extra-curricular activities. The members dislike and disagree with what the essay is conveying, stating that parents have no need to discuss religion with their children and that the children are allowed to believe whatever they wish.
3. Religious life is a call to very heroic virtue. Courage that is required of them is not required of most lay people. Explain why we should have respect for this vocation and what they do for the
As Christian educators it our responsibility and our goal are to prepare our students to know and understand God. Our job focuses on applying the methodology guided by the Bible, which helps provide generalization and theoretical guidance for students. This paper will discuss biblical philosophy of education that is built around my own personal philosophy. It will also discuss the purpose and the reason that we are living. It will help students get the knowledge about
One of the biggest obstacles as Christian educators is to integrate biblical principles into our teaching philosophy without being accused of indoctrinating students. Therefore, it is important for me to embrace a personal philosophy of education grounded in my Christian worldview which is that everything I do in both my personal and professional life will be inspired by God which will be demonstrated by my dedication to student learning and advancement of my own knowledge. The purpose of this paper is to discuss this philosophy in support of my most valued goals as an educator. First, I will be in the service of students, their individuality, and support them in their success. Second, I will keep current on the latest news, discoveries, and research in my content area(s). Third, I will encourage my students to be good stewards of the planet. I feel that by using these goals as my guide, I
I have experienced character and faith development throughout my life. I have always gone to a Lutheran school, which has helped me grow in my faith. In high school each teacher would read a devotion before they started each lesson. All my teachers have combined their lessons with their faith and have shared the glory of God with me. I am Lucky to have gone to private school because the teachers and students were allowed to freely speak about their beliefs. Unfortunately, for the teachers at public schools they have to hide their faith. During my time at Concordia I was able to do one of my clinical at a St. Johns Lutheran Elementary School. While I was there I got to help the second grade class prepare for their Christmas program. I loved
I am most suited for ASIC as I share the values of the organization. The core values of ASIC are the same values that have guided me and are ones that I have demonstrated throughout my life. The value of teamwork is closest to me as it has been a critical part of my life. I have demonstrated not only teamwork through working in the hospitality industry but also through teaching my younger peers how best to work in a team. Both accountability and professionalism are important to me as well, accountability through resilience and results is important to me as I am of a disadvantaged financial background and have persevered to be where I am today. Professionalism is of the utmost importance to me especially integrity. Hence I feel that I am a
As the teacher, using an inquiry and brainstorming approach, the student will focus on characteristics of courage in Catholic Christians.
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work (2 Timothy 3:16-17).” Throughout the Bible, God mentions the importance of teaching children and young adults the message of God’s Word. The Bible equips us for our everyday lives of service. One of the ways we can assist parents in this task of teaching their children is through Christian education. , I have formed a philosophy of education using the light of God’s Word and research from psychology scholars like Piaget, Maslow, and Vygotsky. From these scholars, research, and God’s Word, I know the uniqueness of each learner and the role of caregivers and parents
Central to our beliefs and actions lies our worldview. That is, what we see as real, true, and of value will dictate how we act, respond, and view others. Furthermore, our worldview will determine what we give our attention to and what we avoid. Everyone has a worldview, regardless of whether we analyze each of our beliefs and determine whether they complement our other beliefs. It is important for Christian educators (or really all Christians) to examine our own worldview and ensure that it is based on truth and not relativity. People receive and base their beliefs on the following means: family, education, peers, media, and religion. Gradually, family and religion have had a diminishing impact on this socialization process while media and education have had an increasing impact. Educational systems have the attention of students often for more than 20 years. Thus, the worldview of educators and school systems is of utmost importance.
Christianity is based upon improvable arguments; therefore it is critical that assumptions are made evident to students. In the realm of Christian schools integration of the curriculum that provides balance for various student aspects. This will ensure that they are restored to their original position of the image and likeness of God. Education is an agent of God's restoration, and it should be used to restore fallen humanity to their original state. Therefore, education curriculum should be balanced to facilitate restoration. This will not focus only in the mental aspects but also in developing the whole person socially,
Guided by the values of the Christian tradition, the education faculty encourages students to seek fulfillment in their personal, social, and religious lives. We provide the tools for developing integrity, leadership skills, and the desire to search for truth and knowledge throughout life. We promote critical thinking, effective communication, appreciation of cultural diversity, and we encourage the rejection of bigotry and intolerance.