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Biblical Worldview: Paper Assignment
We all have a worldview weather we know it or not. Our worldviews are shaped by many factors including our culture, childhood, education, religion and the environment we live in
to name a few. Our worldview shapes how we process everything around us. Some of us are fortunate enough to have been raised with or developed a biblical world view. A biblical world view is based on the faith and believe that you believe in God, the Bible and is the foundation to who you are and how you present and conduct yourself in the world (Tackett, 2006). The difference between a general worldview and a biblical world view are night and day. As an educator in today’s world, a biblical worldview is essential to teaching meaningful educational content and outcomes, molding future generations with strong foundations and setting a strong example by living as a strong disciple of Christ.
Biblical Worldview
Our biblical worldview is made up of several spiritual and religious beliefs that shape how we view the world and how we conduct ourselves and live in the world. Those with a biblical world view connect their basis of reality as God exist and we believe in Him. A seed was
planted in our world at a young age that shaped our biblical world view. Luke 13:19 says “ It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into his garden, and it grew, and waxed a great tree, and the fowls of the air lodged in the branches of it” (Luke 13:19 NIV). The seed which is the word of God grows strong and firm and serves as the anchor in the basis for truth in our worldview and perspective of life. As Christians we are instructed to follow the laws of the land, however we also understand that we live in a sinful, selfish and polluted world where men sadly place their deeds
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and desires before obeying God’s commandments. As educators we are called to lead by example through our strong biblical worldviews and promote character traits of restored humanity such as compassion, humility, mercy, grace forgiveness, forbearance and love (Pietsch,
2018). Teaching with a biblical worldview allows us to be His hands with His children while we strive to make a difference. Biblical Philosophy of Education
The Biblical Philosophy of Education is essentially to educate students from a place of strong Christian morals and values that fosters a positive learning environment. This does not mean we are reading from the bible or forcing our children to pray, instead means that we are teaching through the quality of our educational instruction and influence. Another major part of teaching with a biblical philosophy is to teach through compassion, love and understanding. Jesus taught through example and with love as we have read in several parables and verses throughout the bible. The scripture that has always helped shape my philosophy of education is in Proverbs 22:6 “Teach a child in the way they should go and when they are old he will not turn from it” (Proverbs 22:6, NIV). We must fight the good fight to keep a biblical worldview alive in today’s society and our
schools. As Christian educators we must not just be satisfied to practice without questioning techniques based on education principles, instead we must research and discover to what degree social aspects are taking over educational ideas (Hogg, 2013). As a disciple of Christ, I pray that I will be able to be His hands in the classroom and the community with students and families and
I pray that he continuously guides me to lead with a biblical philosophy mindset. Implications for Educational Practice
Implementing teaching practices that align with a biblical worldview and a biblical
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philosophy of education can be challenging in today’s schools and the curriculum that is mandated. Our responsibility and duty as Christian educators are use educational practices that effectively address the needs of students and also provide quality content that enhance students learning beyond the information in their curriculum. We are the leaders that are preparing children for their future, and we must find teaching strategies and practices to motivate students to learn and grow educational and spiritually. A main teaching strategy I will use and implement in my educational practices in my classroom with be through my examples. A teachers influence is powerful, and I will be able to share God with them through the way I conduct and present myself. The culture and climate in my classroom with be built on respect, honestly, kindness, love, compassion and inclusion of all cultures and diversities. What my students learn in my classroom with be expected to be honored and followed throughout the school, community and in their homes. According to D’Souza, we are to assist students to take their place in society and grow towards responsible citizen, responsibly towards family and making a living (D’Souza,2000). Through my teaching practices and my example as a disciple of Christ I pray to enhance my classroom management and create effective assistance and aid to my students on their journey school and through life.
Conclusion
In Conclusion, our work ahead as Christian educators is not going to be easy, but I believe it is worth it and possible with God on our side. God has given us the opportunity and position to make a difference in the life of our students, schools and communities. We must strive to live our lives with a biblical world view that creates a positive influence and example to our students. As educators we must continue to teach and educate with a strong biblical
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philosophy in education that fosters a positive learning environment and enhances our students educational content. Implementing teaching strategies with a Christian Philosophy to prepare students for their future will require us to question content and curriculum that is pushed into schools. In my classroom, I pray to provide students with the strength, knowledge and capacity to be good people to shine bright in this confusing world. I will plant the seeds of a Christian mindset and pray that they will nurture those seeds and one day blossom into the people God has created them to be.
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