EDUCATION THEORIES

Walking with God in the Classroom and Education that is Christian

Walking with God in the Classroom and Education that is Christian

Introduction

Walking with God in the classroom is a book written by Harro Van Brummelen that gives a comprehensive review of learning and teaching in a classroom setting for the Christian educator. A broad scope of topics are covered in the book—the role of the teacher, learning models, classroom structure, student assessment, curriculum development, and many others—are skillfully presented within the framework of a biblical view of the person and of knowledge. Every chapter contains numerous examples, suggestions, and activities for immediate application. The main theme of the book states that as you walk with God and with your students, God will use you to help shape them to be responsive disciples in the kingdom of God.

On the other hand, Education that is Christian, a book written by Lois E. LeBar, represents different themes in teaching, curriculum development and learning methodologies and practices. It focuses on the educational ministry role in this regard. The book is aimed at guiding families, educational institutes and churches.

Theory and Practice of Christian Teaching

In Walking with God in the classroom, the writer gives a detailed account of ways in which the Bible informs teaching and learning. For this, he takes help from David Smith's article The Bible and education: Ways of constructing the relationship. He says that the Word of the Creator is truth and we submit to it. He has used six categories in his book as described by Smith to enhance teaching and learning experience.

The Bible not only teaches through providing context but also gives a framework of the character of the instructor.

The Bible instructs that teachers should be an embodiment of kindness, humility, self-control, patience, and love in their own lives and only then they will be able to inculcate these qualities in their students.

Interpreting the biblical knowledge in the right context is really important. There are situation regarding which the Bible has not given specific instructions but then it is up to the teacher to use his own logic and judgment to follow what the Bible requires of him.

The best way to teach is through narrating relevant stories.

To make learning more effective teachers should employ various methods of teaching. For instance, on various occasions based on suitability they should use instructions, storytelling, experiential learning ...