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Description
Worldviews can be a very heavy topic, but students should be prepared for what they will face at the college level and beyond. Society has taken a turn away from God in favor of other belief systems. How do students begin to understand what they, and others believe? Because they have so many unanswered questions, many Christians walk away from their faith and begin doubting God's Word. Students need to listen analytically and learn to question the 'great thinkers' who have helped to shape our society and thinking. They need to go into the world prepared for the worldview battle they will encounter.
The Student Text tackles explanations of today's worldviews and conflicts. Chapters 3 through 15 treat Worldviews in Philosophy, chapters 16 through 20 covers Worldviews in Literature, and chapter 21 is Worldviews in Culture. Worldviews in Philosophy addresses the thinking of great philosophers - Thomas Aquinas, René Descartes, John Locke, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Karl Marx, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Jeremy Bentham, Charles Darwin, Friedrich Nietzsche, John Dewey, and Jean-Paul Sartre. In these chapters, students will also learn about the conflict for Christianity from history - this is not a new battle front.
Worldviews in Literature includes William Shakespeare, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Mark Twain, Ernest Hemingway, and John Steinbeck. You will learn about their worldviews and their works, along with the message their writings convey.
Worldviews in Culture (Chapter 21) is also titled Pandora's Machine – a review of the past 50 years: "someone must have opened Pandora's Box." With a current copyright, chapter 21 addresses pop stars and celebrities that will be well-known to many students – Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, and the Beatles, to name a few. Many people preach a message that is counter to what the Bible teaches, yet we may choose to listen and accept their words. Students and parents alike can benefit from learning to analyze the content of their messages. 632 pgs, hc.
The Teacher Guide guides the parent and student through the content of this course. A weekly lesson schedule lays out a schedule of 3 days per week (30 to 45 minutes per lesson) to equal a one-year course (one credit) in Cultural Philosophy. The schedule also provides space to write due dates and grades for each assignment. Answer keys, worksheets, and tests are also found in the teacher guide, perforated for easy removal and 3-hole punched for notebook storage. Worksheets are labeled at the top of the page with the day on which it is to be done and the corresponding chapter. These might include vocabulary, study questions, and application questions. There are five essay assignments with a word range of 750 to 1000. There are five exams to be taken throughout the course that include a variety of questions – matching, multiple choice, short answer, fill-in-the-blank, identification, ordering of events, and true/false. 298 pgs, pb.
Help your students be prepared for what is beyond home and church by teaching them to question and analyze – prepare them for the battle for their mind and soul. ~ Donna
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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.
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Everything you need is included.
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