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Bible class teachers have the potential to make an eternal impact on the
lives of those in their class. Because we know this is true, it is extremely
important that our Bible classes at West-Ark be the best they can possibly
be.
Since 1979 our 2nd - 6th grade Bible classes have had regular, traditional
classrooms and lessons. We've also utilized learning center stations to
reinforce those lessons. At that time, our teaching techniques were similar
to what children were used to in the schoolroom.
However, since that time our world has changed tremendously, and we have
learned more about how children learn best. A learning style is the way that
a person sees things and then processes what has been seen. Someone has said
that each person's learning style is as unique as a signature. When a person
is going to learn something, they can learn faster and enjoy learning more if
his/her learning style is affirmed by the way the teacher teaches. Since we
know that different people learn differently, it makes practical sense to
utilize different teaching styles so that we can relate to the entire class.
Since October of this year, the learning center classes for our 2nd - 6th
graders have been transformed into workshops that are designed to utilize a
particular teacher's talents to teach children the Bible lessons. This
workshop rotation model transitions the teaching method from the traditional
lecture method to exciting, interesting, "hands on" lessons that stimulate
learning. Not only have our styles of teaching changed, but also our
teaching environments. Our rooms now reflect the type of multisensory
teaching that we are trying to accomplish in order to reach each one that we
teach.
At West-Ark we've been extremely blessed with many volunteers and donations
to help us make this transition a success. But, we're not quite finished
because this is an ongoing process. We still need teachers, assistant
teachers, shepherds, artists and others periodically. If you'd like to use
your talents in this wonderful effort to teach our children, please sign the
list in the foyer or see Carolyn Harrell.
This Sunday during the morning assembly, we'll unveil more details on how
you can become involved in this exciting ministry. You won't want to miss
it.
See you in Bible Class!
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