The Disciplers' Model Notes
- 1. The Disciplers’ Model “Central Truth: The role of Christian teachers is to give themselves away for the good of their learners.” William R. Yount When you think of teacher’s, which teacher comes to mind? What sets them apart, what makes them stand out? How do you want to be remembered in 10, 20, 30 years in regards to your occupation? The Left Foundation Stone- Content Mastery (The Subject of Study) The Bible Divinely Inspired vs __________________________________ Sacred vs __________________________________ Power in Its Influence vs __________________________________ Written for a purpose vs __________________________________ Reveals eternal truth vs __________________________________ The Right Foundation Stone- (Cognitive Theories of Learning) The Needs of People Learners, students, have different needs that are both general and specific. o A _______________ need refers to a common characteristic of people in a given group. Age, adult demographics such as singles, married, retired (life experiences) In a classroom, here is the necessity of creativity and preparation: teachers do well to study the general life needs of their students and apply what they learn to their instruction. o A _______________ need refers to an individual characteristic of a single person of a given group. These are discovered as we become better acquainted (relationship) The two foundation stones go side by side to promote / cause growth and development— exceptional teachers connect the student’s needs and experiences to eternal absolute truths (Scripture), which allows God’s Word to speak clearly to the discussion. The Left Pillar- Helping People Think (______________________) There are 3 major Greek words for knowledge- oida (intellectual or academic knowledge), gnosis (knowledge through personal study or experience), and epignosis (knowledge that goes beyond) _________________________ - knowledge, discernment, recognition Definition: knowledge of a particular point (directed towards a particular object); perception, discernment, recognition, intuition. Reaches out and grasp its object, and is in turn grasped by the object.
- 2. The Right Pillar- Helping People value (____________________) The Empathetic Side Developing a well-balanced emotional life, one which reflects positive attitudes toward life and others, as well as priorities that God controls. As the teacher and leader of a classroom, we must create a safe environment free of humiliation and anger. We must work to provide a classroom which allows vulnerability. “real life in the now” ______________________ ______________________ The Center Pillar- Helping People _______________- we are ________________________________ people Intentional opportunities for interaction among students by using frequent, small-group discussions as well as longer-term group projects 3, Three, pillars reflect three, 3, kinds of human growth. The rational helps learners process the facts and concepts of a course objectively. The emotional helps learners process the values and priorities of the course personally. The relational helps learners process the course content in community with others. These 3 support the capstone: Growth. The Capstone – Helping People _______________________ Ephesians 4:11-16 What is the difference between terms of maturity: _______________ and __________________? The Circle - __________________________________________________ The Relationship between the Discipler’s Model & Educational Psychology Faith in Scripture—Suspicion of Science