Prayer, worship, praise, and the exploration of stories of Bible events and Bible literature are important aspects of the English curriculum within the Seventh-day Adventist school. As values are embedded in everything we say and do, Adventist teachers should realize that their worldview will inevitably disclose itself in all forms of language and literacy activities and the literature chosen for study. Most effective teaching of Adventist values through the learning area, English, will be accomplished when there is congruence between the lifestyle of the teacher and the values being taught. This authenticity will support the development of the students’ sense of judgement and critical discrimination. requisite of language is that it be pure and kind and true “The the outward expression of inward grace.” – E G White Education p35 is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, “Whatever whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” Phil 4:8 NIV English Objectives The study of English in a Seventh-day Adventist School will… *The Four Lenses Creation The Fall Redemption Restoration The Symbol Purpose Problem Response Hope The Focus The meaning of a Points to the future when How to respond, using particular learning What went wrong because will be made new” “all The Descriptor learning for God’s purpose concept and God’s of rebellion? i.e. present actions being in everyday life. purpose. shaped by the future ideal. Promote awareness that Enable learners to Develop language to be communication between Support the use of develop personal and used for good in the people groups is language and literacy shared meaning service of others, fractured. Language is skills to serve God’s through the God-given restoring and used for selfish interest, creation with purpose. gift of language and to strengthening English rather than God’s glory. What is real, true and of positively relationships, clarifying Objectives Indiscriminate use of value are articulated communicate and meaning and uplifting language and other clearly and internalized, interact with one emotions. communication pointing to how we can another and to Communication involves mediums leads to lack build relationships and communicate with and a perfect balance of of discernment and give glory to God. about God. truth and love. understanding.
Prayer, worship, praise, and the exploration of stories of Bible events and Bible literature are important aspects of the English curriculum within the Seventh-day Adventist school. As values are embedded in everything we say and do, Adventist teachers should realize that their worldview will inevitably disclose itself in all forms of language and literacy activities and the literature chosen for study. Most effective teaching of Adventist values through the learning area, English, will be accomplished when there is congruence between the lifestyle of the teacher and the values being taught. This authenticity will support the development of the students’ sense of judgement and critical discrimination. “The requisite of language is that it be pure and kind and true – the outward expression of inward grace.” E G White Education p35 “Whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” Phil 4:8 NIV English Objectives The study of English in a Seventh-day Adventist School will… *The Four Lenses Creation The Fall Redemption Restoration The Symbol The Focus Purpose Problem Response Hope The Descriptor The meaning of a particular learning concept and God’s purpose. What went wrong because of rebellion? How to respond, using learning for God’s purpose in everyday life. Points to the future when “all will be made new” i.e. present actions being shaped by the future ideal. English Objectives Enable learners to develop personal and shared meaning through the God-given gift of language and to positively communicate and interact with one another and to communicate with and about God. Promote awareness that communication between people groups is fractured. Language is used for selfish interest, rather than God’s glory. Indiscriminate use of language and other communication mediums leads to lack of discernment and understanding. Support the use of language and literacy skills to serve God’s creation with purpose. What is real, true and of value are articulated clearly and internalized, pointing to how we can build relationships and give glory to God. Develop language to be used for good in the service of others, restoring and strengthening relationships, clarifying meaning and uplifting emotions. Communication involves a perfect balance of truth and love.
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