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Description
Well-known for their work in the area of worldviews, this is another course from David Noebel and Chuck Edwards. In Understanding the Times, Mr. Noebel let Christianity and the other three main worldviews speak for themselves. In a number of different topics that were compared through the filter of these different worldviews, Christianity clearly came out as the most logical, most thorough, and most truthful worldview. Now, in this study of worldviews, we take a closer look at the Christian worldview as it applies to the following areas: thinking about worldviews (what is a worldview), theology, philosophy, biology, psychology, ethics, sociology, law, politics, economics, and history. The last chapter does look at why Christians should understand other worldviews and goes on to explain briefly the Marxist/Leninist worldview, the Secular Humanist worldview, and the Cosmic Humanist worldview.
There are a number of different components to this course which can be used independently or in a combined study for the best learning experience. The Teaching Textbook contains the text for the above topics (illustrated with black-and-white images) and a CD Leader's Guide. The Leader's Guide CD-ROM was created for homeschoolers and small groups. It has 14 weeks of lesson plans and other resources such as creative activities, worksheets, reproducible handouts, and adaptable teaching outlines. The separate, consumable Student Journal correlates chapter-for-chapter with the Teaching Text, with each chapter containing five daily exercises. This format makes it easier for students to digest the sometimes heavy ideas which are a part of the study and understanding of worldviews. Another separate component, the DVD, is a 60-minute long, documentary-style aid for review and summary. This is a very comprehensive worldview course written by people with years of experience educating Christians in what it means to have a thoroughly consistent Christian worldview. Your worldviews studies will be headed in the right direction with this set. ~ Zach
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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.