Learning how to live as a Christian in today's world should be purposefully transformational. Without some way of determining whether learning is taking place, we cannot know whether what we teach is making a difference. Teaching adults is a process, not an event. Participants in adult discipleship or Bible study groups are not studying for weekly tests or final examinations; they seek help for living each day in Christ.
Personal participation in meaningful ways long have been shown to increase the retention and application of learning in adults. We need to give adults the opportunity to grow by engaging them in learning experiences rather than learning events. I would propose that the following six objectives characterize an effective Christian …show more content…
Although facilitated through small groups, cooperative learning calls for individual participation within the group. When a participant does not participate, everyone suffers and the lack of participation becomes obvious. Paul has defined the significance of working together by using the analogy of the body. He says, “For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body.” (I Cor. 12:12) He brings the point of cooperation, “And the eye cannot say unto the land, I have no need of thee: nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you.” (verse 21). Students become a community of learners, actively working to enhance each person’s knowledge, proficiency, and enjoyment. Each member of the team masters a certain portion of the content and teaches it to the …show more content…
The groups used for collaborative learning should be chosen by a team of church leaders based on topic of the assignments, abilities or diversity of knowledge among the students. The group should be kept small to ensure that no student gets lost in the crowd. “Each member of the team masters a certain portion of the content and teaches it to the others. Then the team evaluates the knowledge and comprehension of the group on all areas of the material.” Group interaction improves when a student is assigned to serve as group facilitator. The facilitator assures that everyone in the group contributes ideas, asks for help, helps others and listens. Methods we will
Personal participation in meaningful ways long have been shown to increase the retention and application of learning in adults. We need to give adults the opportunity to grow by engaging them in learning experiences rather than learning events. I would propose that the following six objectives characterize an effective Christian …show more content…
Although facilitated through small groups, cooperative learning calls for individual participation within the group. When a participant does not participate, everyone suffers and the lack of participation becomes obvious. Paul has defined the significance of working together by using the analogy of the body. He says, “For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body.” (I Cor. 12:12) He brings the point of cooperation, “And the eye cannot say unto the land, I have no need of thee: nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you.” (verse 21). Students become a community of learners, actively working to enhance each person’s knowledge, proficiency, and enjoyment. Each member of the team masters a certain portion of the content and teaches it to the …show more content…
The groups used for collaborative learning should be chosen by a team of church leaders based on topic of the assignments, abilities or diversity of knowledge among the students. The group should be kept small to ensure that no student gets lost in the crowd. “Each member of the team masters a certain portion of the content and teaches it to the others. Then the team evaluates the knowledge and comprehension of the group on all areas of the material.” Group interaction improves when a student is assigned to serve as group facilitator. The facilitator assures that everyone in the group contributes ideas, asks for help, helps others and listens. Methods we will