First Steps to Inspired Teaching and Learning

Principles and Practices of Biblical, Christian Education for Discipling Nations

“The people who know their God will be strong and do exploits.
And they that understand among the people shall instruct many.”
-Daniel 11:32-33

Q: WHY FIRST STEPS TO INSPIRED TEACHING AND LEARNING?

A: This life-changing course is the gateway to inspired teaching and learning by principles and is rooted in the transforming truths of the Word of God. It is both philosophical and practical in nature and challenges the Christian teacher to embrace a wholistic view of God, life, and education. This course imparts a biblical, Christian worldview and the reflective methods of Principle Approach®teaching and learning.

Q: WHAT MAY I EXPECT IN THIS COURSE?

A: Participants are introduced to biblical principles for discipling their families and communities through Christian education, while biblical methods of sound teaching and learning are modeled using our AMO®Program’s lesson plans for each of the five components of the curriculum. Assignments are provided after each three hours of teaching. Group mentoring with the instructor is available for one hour each week.

Q: IS THERE A HOMESCHOOL CURRICULUM TO HELP ME TEACH MY CHILD?

A: The children’s curriculum associated with this program is introduced. The teacher guides are designed with step-by-step lesson plans for the teacher. Those new to the Principle Approach find these prescribed lesson plans invaluable and that they promote inspired teaching and learning in the classroom with the children.

Q: WHAT ARE THE LESSONS LIKE?

A: This video course contains 25 hours of teaching, that was first imparted to a group of leaders in Kenya and Uganda via Blackboard, a university learning platform. Our video cameras were not turned on in order to keep the internet speed as high as possible. What is seen are the Power Point slides used in every session.

Q: WHAT EXPERIENCE DOES THE INSTRUCTOR HAVE?

The course instructor and author of the curriculum is Dr. Elizabeth Youmans, is a long time, master teacher in the Principle Approach, who was mentored by and co-labored with Rosalie Slater and Dr. Carole Adams. Elizabeth was called by God into the nations in 2000 and has since taught all over the world.

For additional information: eyoumans@chrysalisinternational.org

Read Elizabeth Youmans’ Bio

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Getting Started

Day 1 | Introduction to Biblical, Christian Education; Gaining the Eternal Perspective: God’s Eternal Plan and Purpose | Laying a Biblical Foundation for Christian Education That Transforms and Disciples Individuals and Nations | Rebuilding the Wall of Education: The Nehemiah Template 1 Topic

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Introduction to Biblical, Christian Education; Gaining the Eternal Perspective: God’s Eternal Plan and Purpose | Laying a Biblical Foundation for Christian Education That Transforms and Disciples Individuals and Nations | Rebuilding the Wall of Education: The Nehemiah Template

Day 2 | Rebuilding the Wall of Education: The Nehemiah Template | A Biblical Paradigm of Learning; Ancient Hebrew and Greek Education; Teaching by Principles | Sacred-Secular Mindset and Its Effect Today on the Church and the Christian’s View of Education 1 Topic

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Rebuilding the Wall of Education: The Nehemiah Template | A Biblical Paradigm of Learning; Ancient Hebrew and Greek Education; Teaching by Principles | Sacred-Secular Mindset and Its Effect Today on the Church and the Christian’s View of Education

Day 3 | Reflective Teaching and Learning Defined; Distinctives of the Notebook Method and Its Fruit | Words—The Building Blocks of Ideas, a Biblical View | Gaining a Biblical Vocabulary for Reasoning: The Key Word Study; Practice Doing a Key Word Study 1 Topic

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Reflective Teaching and Learning Defined; Distinctives of the Notebook Method and Its Fruit | Words—The Building Blocks of Ideas, a Biblical View | Gaining a Biblical Vocabulary for Reasoning: The Key Word Study; Practice Doing a Key Word Study

Day 4 | God’s Principle of Individuality; The Doctrine of Imago Dei; Describe My Individuality | Gaining a Christian View of Children; First Principles of Nurturing Children | The Power of Blessing Children; AMO Parent Prayer and Blessing Cards 1 Topic

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God’s Principle of Individuality; The Doctrine of Imago Dei; Describe My Individuality | Gaining a Christian View of Children; First Principles of Nurturing Children | The Power of Blessing Children; AMO Parent Prayer and Blessing Cards

Day 5 | The Christian Principle of Self-Government; The AMO® Classroom Impact | The AMO® Program Overview; AMO’s Curricular Design and Methods for Teaching and Learning | Using the Bible as a Reader for Reasoning Program; Treasure Chest of Words; Key Vocabulary Cards; Memory Verse Cards 1 Topic

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The Christian Principle of Self-Government; The AMO® Classroom Impact | The AMO® Program Overview; AMO’s Curricular Design and Methods for Teaching and Learning | Using the Bible as a Reader for Reasoning Program; Treasure Chest of Words; Key Vocabulary Cards; Memory Verse Cards

Day 6 | The Christian Principle of Self-Government; The AMO® Classroom Impact | The AMO® Program Overview; AMO’s Curricular Design and Methods for Teaching and Learning | Using the Bible as a Reader for Reasoning Program; Treasure Chest of Words; Key Vocabulary Cards; Memory Verse Cards 1 Topic

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The Principle of Christian Character | The Power of Story; Meet Frederick; Introduction to Classic Literature | Notebook Study of Heidi; Using Graphic Organizers; Record the Literary Elements for Heidi

Day 7 | The Principle of Stewardship and Property; The Cultural Mandate and the Great Commission | The Providential View of History: God’s Hand in the Lives of Individuals and Nations for the Gospel and His Christ | Using a Timeline; The AMO® Timeline of Promise: You and Your Nation’s Place in His Story! 1 Topic

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The Principle of Stewardship and Property; The Cultural Mandate and the Great Commission | The Providential View of History: God’s Hand in the Lives of Individuals and Nations for the Gospel and His Christ | Using a Timeline; The AMO® Timeline of Promise: You and Your Nation’s Place in His Story!

Day 8 | Cultivating Aesthetic Sensibilities and Christian Imagination; The Place of the Fine Arts in Education; AMO® Festivals, Music, and Drama | Introduction to the Wellspring of Wonder® Curriculum and Methods | Classroom Setup; Service Projects; Building Relationships with Parents, Church, and Community | Final Remarks 1 Topic

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Cultivating Aesthetic Sensibilities and Christian Imagination; The Place of the Fine Arts in Education; AMO® Festivals, Music, and Drama | Introduction to the Wellspring of Wonder® Curriculum and Methods | Classroom Setup; Service Projects; Building Relationships with Parents, Church, and Community | Final Remarks

About Instructor

Elizabeth

Dr. Elizabeth Youmans is the Founder and President of Chrysalis International and Creator and Editor of the AMO® Program. For the past 30 years, she has traveled throughout the world as a trainer of teachers, a conference speaker, and a consultant to Christian school founders, faculties, pastors, and home schoolers.

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