FAITH & LEARNING IN THE DISCIPLINES

Dr. Rachel F. Pickett, PhD- Psychology; Dr. April Folgert, PhD, RN, FNP- Nursing;

Dr. Wendy Goldbach, OTD, MEd, OTR, CHT- Occupational Therapy

Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy

Dr. Wendy Goldbach, OTD, MEd, OTR, CHT

Introduction

Welcome and opening prayer Prayer requests?

Scripture and devotion

Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.

Philippians 2:4

http://youtu.be/ihnzFH2L818

Make the Connection- Course Content

First day of class link to CUW Theme scripture

Connect scripture to your lessons Bias Ethics Humility Forgiveness Equality Caring for others; “the least of these”

Use your Bible…or Google it!

Make the Connection- Students Be an encourager

Our students like to know that we understandProvide scriptural support about God’s

faithfulness Our students want to know we are human

Share stories about our doubts and challenges Our students derive peace from our

model of faithGive them examples of leaning on God

Pray for your students

Authenticity

Don’t try to be someone you are not Examine your own faith

Ask God for help Be willing to be vulnerable

Methods

YouTube or GodTube videos http://youtu.be/ZGJ4OD4UVPI

Music Videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_KXsM

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Devotions Collect them Ask others to share Students will send!

Be Intentional

Keep a file of devotions, scriptures, videos

Spend the necessary time in preparation

Be consistent When appropriate link to rubric

Example: OT Service reflection assignment

Assistant Professor of Psychology

Rachel F. Pickett, PhD

CUW’s Mission

Concordia University Wisconsin is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body, and spirit for service to Christ in the church and the world.

Psychology Program Mission

Encourage students to serve others within the context of Christian faith

Appreciation for the magnificence of God viewed through human diversity

LA 105 Freshman Seminar

War Child by Emmanuel Jal Weekly discussions Regular reaction papers Final exam paper

Focus on faith

PSY 460 Counseling Skills

Weekly role plays & journals Emphasis on serving others in the

context of Christian faith Final personal reflection paper

Emphasis on integration of faith in personal counseling style

Awareness of how faith shapes our values and interactions with clients

PSY 222 Adolescent Development

Actual client case study Extended in class group activity Integration of chapter concepts Integration of semester concepts Formulize a treatment plan from a

Christian counseling perspective

Associate Professor, Director – Traditional Undergraduate Nursing Program

Dr. April L. Folgert, PhD, RN, FNP

Know Thine Own Faith

Reflect Convict Articulate

Image source: http://www.wjtv.com/category/262562/faith-in-focus

Know Thine Own Self

Style Uniqueness Place in Humanity

Image source: http://www.thepostmodernpastor.com

Integrate

Faith Self Content Context

Image source: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/allergicpagan/2013/11/07/naming-the-whirlwind-speaking-of-god/

Faith and Learning Assignments Hahenberg (2010) Evidence-Based Research

Course Content(research)

Faith Content

Faith and Learning Assignments Hahenberg (2010) Evidence-Based Research

Course Content

(research)Faith Content

Faith and Learning Assignments

Faith ContentFaith and Learning

Hahenberg (2010) Evidence-Based Research

Dr. Rachel F. Pickett, PhD- Psychology; Dr. April Folgert, PhD, RN, FNP- Nursing; Dr. Wendy Goldbach, OTD, MEd, OTR, CHT- Occupational Therapy

Thank You

Utilize resources God, scripture, YouTube, CUW

mission, devotions, books, course content

Connect with and encourage students

Be authentic Be intentional Design assignments

Reflection papers, essays, role-playing, weekly discussions, case studies