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Description
When my husband was a young man he memorized the first nine chapters of Proverbs in order to prepare for being a godly husband and father. To some extent, the Successful Living studies are based on the same premise although the application is broader - the principles for living a godly life. In the very first few verses, Proverbs states its purpose as "to know wisdom and instruction, to perceive the words of understanding." This series of workbooks will help you study line-by-line through the first nine chapters of Proverbs.
If you're wondering why "just" the first nine chapters, it's because the study's author maintains that the first nine chapters are essays on the subject of wisdom while the last twenty-two are the collection of wise sayings we normally think of as "proverbs". He indicates that Chapter One is an introductory essay, Chapter Nine is the conclusion and the seven chapters in between are essays covering the basic subjects of commitment, happiness, education, marriage, work ethics, temptations, and finding wisdom throughout life. Designed as small, inexpensive workbooks (about 30 pgs each), the study combines fill-in-the-blank coverage along with overview, detailed analysis, instruction, writing assignments, historical illustration, and "think about it" questions. A pull-out test is included with each workbook, plus there are three quizzes spaced throughout the study with a pretest at the end for review. Each of the twelve workbooks follow this pattern and progress through the first nine chapters of Proverbs but obviously not one workbook per chapter. Answer keys are provided for workbook pages, quizzes, pretests and tests in the Answer Key volumes.
The study could be completed, I think, in either a calendar year (one book per month) or an academic year (three weeks per book) depending on the pace you want to keep. Reasonably priced, you could approach this study in a number of ways - either done individually by one student or as a group/family study where several secondary students complete their own workbooks at the same time. Regardless, I think it will be time well-spent, and your students will be better prepared to live a worthy Christian life. ~ Janice
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.