rev. 10/11
COURSE TEMPLATE
Gateway Seminary
E1113 Principles & Approaches to Bible Teaching
Number of Credit Hours: 3
Grade Type: A/F
Prerequisites: None
Required for Degrees: MDiv, MAEL, DpTh, DEL
Listed Faculty: Dr. Dodrill, Dr. Kelly, Dr. S. Melick
Course Template Approval/ Revision Date: 9/11
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course includes a study of the principles and methods of preparation, delivery, and evaluation for effective Bible teaching in diverse cultural settings. The course content includes a discussion of appropriate handling of the text and effective application of biblical principles. Attention will be given to learning styles and appropriate teaching methodology.
REQUIRED COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1)At the conclusion of the semester, the student will be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of scripture, theology, hermeneutics, and Church History.(J1, C6, M15, MAEL degree objective 1)
- Inductive Bible Study: The student will study a passage of scripture inductively in preparation for teaching.
- The student will demonstrate the ability to use appropriate tools for Bible study.
2)At the conclusion of the semester, the student will be able to demonstrate competence in the following practical skills for Christian Educational Ministry. (C9, R18, R19, R20, MAEL degree objective 4)
- Curriculum: The student will be able to create a lesson plan for Bible Study from a scripture passage and evaluate curriculum created by others.
- Teaching: The student will be able to teach the created lesson plan.
REQUIRED COURSE COMPONENTS
The student will be exposed to the following information:
- Educational Ministry
- Teaching Methods
- Cultural sensitivity
- Creative Communication
- Learning Styles
- Assessment
The student will be expected to master the following skills:
- Inductive Bible Study
- Use of Bible Study tools
- Construction of a Lesson Plan
- Effective lesson delivery
- Evaluation
The student will be expected to develop a conceptual framework for:
- Correctly handling Scripture
- Effective Bible Teaching
The student will demonstrate affective growth in:
- Cultural awareness for relevance of application
- Appreciation for multisensory communication
- Appreciation for creative expression in teaching
- Appreciation for the evaluative process.
REQUIRED ASSESSMENT MECHANISMS (E1113 Principles and Approaches)
Artifact evaluating EL Objectives 1 and 4:
The student will create a comprehensive lesson plan for teaching an adult or youth Bible lesson. Components will include all visual elements (Study Sheets, Power Points, etc.) The plan must be complete enough for another teacher to use it to teach the lesson. The plan must define the time frame for presentation. The lesson plan will be uploaded to document section of his/her e portfolio. These artifacts may be evaluated according to the following rubric:
Categories / Below Expectations / Minimal Expectations / Exceeds Expectations / Far exceeds ExpectationsObjectives
10% / Did not include teaching objectives / Governing teaching objective defined. / Governing objective and component objectives clearly defined. / Governing Objective and component objectives clearly defined. Component objectives clearly relate to governing objective.
Introduction
15% / Did not address, not relevant to topic or learners / Connects the learners with the relevance of the lesson / Skillfully connects the learner with relevance of the lesson / Creatively and skillfully connects the learner with the relevance;
Bible Content
20% / Did not address or incorrect interpretation / Correct basic Bible content / Correct Bible content with evidence of knowledge of background presented in logical, effective dialogue / Superb content that addressed all levels of learners
Application
15% / Did not address or inappropriate application / Appropriate application suggestions / Good application with a plan for active participation. / Creative application including interactive learning.
Action
15% / Did not address or challenge for inappropriate action / Appropriate challenge to action / Good suggestions for action and good plan for accountability. / Creative plan of action with effective plan for accountability.
Use of Modalities
15% / Used only auditory / Used auditory and visual / Used auditory, visual, and kinesthetic / Used auditory, visual, and kinesthetic in creative, very effective manner
Continuity
10% / No continuity in lesson plan / Some continuity / Learning objectives followed. / Every part of the lesson plan was consistent with learning objectives.
MANDATORY ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES (required in all syllabi)
Gateway engages in regular assessment of its academic programs. Student participation is essential to this process through the following activities.
(The text regarding "mandatory assessment activities" above and below must be included verbatim in all syllabi to which they apply. Item #1 must be included with all syllabi. Item #2 must be included in the syllabus of any required class, and #3 must be included in syllabi which stipulate that a learning artifact must be uploaded (check the template and/or with the department chairperson if uncertain).
1. CoursEval Assessments – Each semester a link to a CoursEval survey for each course taken will appear in the student's MyGateway page. Students are required to complete this online evaluation of course/instructor no later than the last scheduled meeting of the class. A summary of results (without student ID) is released to the professor only after grades have been submitted for the course.
2. ePortfolio Reflections - All degree-seeking students must reflect on the work completed as part of required courses by commenting upon the manner in which the course contributed to his/her growth in relation to at least five Essential Leadership Characteristics selected by the student (see for the complete list). These reflections must be recorded in the student's ePortfolio and a copy emailed to the professor no later than the last scheduled meeting of the class.
3. ePortfolio Artifacts – The "signature assignment" specified in this syllabus must both be turned in to the professor for a grade AND attached to the student's ePortfolio as a "learning artifact." The institution reviews these artifacts as a way of judging the effectiveness of the Seminary's academic program. The review occurs after the student graduates and without reference to student identity. Students are encouraged to remove title page or header/footer containing their name prior to attaching the artifact to their ePortfolio.
SEMINARY POLICY ON ACADEMIC CREDIT AND WORKLOAD EXPECTATIONS (required in all syllabi)
In all Gateway face-to-face, hybrid or online courses, the Seminary assigns a workload of approximately 45 clock hours of academic learning activities per academic credit hour earned.Traditional in-class format normally apportions 15 hours of in-class instruction and30 hours of instructional exercises to be completed outside of class meetings per credit hour granted. For androgogical reasons, individual courses may adjust the ratio of assignments inside and outside class meeting times.
SUGGESTED OTHER ASSESSMENT MECHANISMS
DELIVERY FORMAT
This course must be taught in a format conducive to each student having practical experience in teaching. A variety of teaching methods and components are acceptable. A combination of all face-to-face activities must equal 45 contact hours and a combination of all assignments must equal 75-90 hours of individual study and preparation. When taught as a hybrid or online course the total quantity of hours still apply.
REQUIRED RESOURCES
Faculty may select texts and other resources for this course which will support the learning of students in order to accomplish the course objectives.
RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
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