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EBI Church Planting Leadership Training Centers 106 Principles of Learning Portfolio

Principles of LearningTeaching in the Ways People Learn

Name Date Course Grade

Session 1: The Law of the Learner..............................................................................................................2Session 2: The Law of Expectation..............................................................................................................5Session 3: The Law of Application...............................................................................................................8Session 4: The Law of Retention...............................................................................................................12Session 5: The Law of Need...................................................................................................................... 16Session 6: The Law of Equipping..............................................................................................................20Session 7: The Law of Revival..................................................................................................................24Session 8: Study Guide for the Midterm Exam/Teaching Lab 1................................................................28Session 9: Jesus, the Master Teacher.......................................................................................................30Session 10: Memorable Teachers.............................................................................................................34Session 11: In the Learner’s Shoes...........................................................................................................37Session 12: Earning the Right to Be Heard...............................................................................................41Session 13: Teaching Lab 2...................................................................................................................... 45Session 14: Study Guide for the Final Exam.............................................................................................46

Course DescriptionThis course focuses on how to teach according to the ways adults learn. Topics include the importance of lifelong learning, high expectations, making application, aiding retention, meeting needs, equipping skills, and asking for a decision. Students will create visual projects and applications for teaching people biblical truth in the ways adults learn best.

Required Textbooks1. Jeremiah Study Bible. Annotated by Dr. David Jeremiah. Worthy

Publishing, 2013. CBD 9781936034895

2. Dr. Bruce H. Wilkinson. The Seven Laws of the Learner. Sisters, OR: Multnomah, 1992. CBD 9781590524527

3. Dr. Bruce H. Wilkinson, ed. Almost Every Answer for Practically Any Teacher. Portland, OR: Multnomah, 2005. 9781590524534

4. La Verne Tolbert. Teaching like Jesus. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1999. CBD 9780310223474

5. Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary. Edited by Charles Draper. Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2003. CBD 9780805428360

Additional Books for Pastors, Leaders, and Advanced Students6. Dr. Bruce H. Wilkinson. 7 Laws of the Learner DVD Set. WorldTeach B008GG2VE8 (currently unavailable) http://worldteachers.com/ Email [email protected]

Internet Resources - 4truth.net * bible.org * blueletterbible.org * gotquestions.org * helpmewithbiblestudy.org * jeremiahstudybible.com * leestrobel.com * lifeway.com * ministrygrid.com * www.namb.net * nextgenleader.net * sendnetwork.com/ * wayofthemaster.com/

Professors – Click here to receive the Notes for students by email. The intent of this course is to equip you with the Word of God, to strengthen your character and integrity, and to develop your relational and servant-leadership skills for the glory of God.

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Session 1: The Law of the Learner

Name Date Points /50

Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions – 60 minutesStudy chapters 1-2 in The 7 Laws of the Learner. Explore the resources on the “Christian Life” on page xxviii in the Jeremiah Study Bible and the Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary. Searching for key ideas involves the higher learning cognitive skills of analysis and evaluation foundational to creating solutions. The process of writing develops neural connections and strengthens the brain. Answer the questions before class. Answers should be between 25-50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points.1 What are the key ideas in the “Introduction” of The 7 Laws of the Learner? (15-19)

2 What are the key ideas in “Maxim 1: Teachers are responsible to cause students to learn”? (29-32)

3 What are the key ideas in “Maxim 2: Teachers will stand accountable to God for their influence”? (32-33)

4 What are the key ideas in “Maxim 3: Teachers are responsible because they control subject, style, and speaker”? (33-35)

5 What are the key ideas in “Maxim 4: Teachers should judge their success by the success of their students”? (35-37)

6 What are the key ideas in “Maxim 5: Teachers impact more by their character and commitment than by their communication”? (38-39)




7 What are the key ideas in “Maxim 6: Teachers exist to serve the students”? (39-41)

8 How did the story of Teddy Stallard impact you? (42-45)

9 How can you love your students consistently and unconditionally? (58-59)

10

How can you communicate the subject with the students’ needs and interests in mind? (60)

11

How can you alter your style regularly according to each situation? (60-62)

12

How can you note constantly your students’ attitudes, attention, and actions? (64)

13

How can you excel in teaching? (64-66)

For Advanced Students1 What are the key applications in an article in chapter 1 in Almost Every Answer that you found most

helpful?







Journal Reflections and Applications – 40 minutesWriting journal reflections is an opportunity to experience life change and develop Christian character. Thinking about what you are learning and discussing how to apply it makes learning practical and meaningful. Reflecting on Christian virtues—integrity, honesty, self-control, charity, generosity, diligence, persistence, patience, kindness, compassion, courage, and humility—is a key component of character development.1 What is God teaching you in this course? Are there things you need to do? Attitudes you need to

change? Commands you need to obey? Errors you need to avoid? Examples you need to follow? Leadership principles you need to practice? How did Bruce Wilkinson’s attitude of teaching impact you? (66-69)

2 How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, family, and ministry to others?

3 How will you, as a leader, pass on these lessons to other current and future leaders?

Group Activity for Advanced Students – 20 minutesIn small groups, students will illustrate what they have learned this session by creating charts, drawings, graphs, mind maps, role-play, skits, or visuals to develop their long-term memory and relational skills. The group activity is an opportunity for students to display their thinking visually. Displaying thinking brings ideas to life and engages the whole learning team in the creative thinking process. Over 80% of adults are visual and relational learners. This is a key component to creativity, collaboration, cooperation, and team leadership. Students learn better together.




Session 2: The Law of Expectation


Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions – 60 minutesStudy chapters 3-4 in The 7 Laws of the Learner. Answer the questions before class. Answers should be between 25-50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points.1 What did you think about the story of “section two”? “Law two”? (73-76)

2 How does the “expectation mindset” work? (76-80)

3 What are the key ideas in “Expectations exist in everyone about everything all the time”? (82-83)

4 What are the key ideas in “Expectations impact ourselves and others”? (84-85)

5 What are the key ideas in “Expectations are rooted in the past, influence the present, and impact the future”? (85-87)

6 What are the key ideas in “Expectations are exposed through our attitudes and actions”? (87-88)

7 What are the key ideas in “Expectations influence the future, whether stated or unstated”? (88-89)




8 What are the key ideas in “Expectations impair others if set too low or too high for too long”? (89-90)

9 What are the key ideas in “Expectations empower others when guided by love”? (90-93)

10

How did the story of Bruce Wilkinson and Dr. Hendricks impact you? (93-94)

11

How does the expectation method work? (97-104)

12

What are the key ideas in “Employ opportunities purposefully”? (104-106)

13

How can you “express expectations creatively”? (106-109)

14

How can you “pick words precisely”? (109-110)

For Advanced Students1 What are the key applications an article in chapter 2 in Almost Every Answer that you found most

helpful?







Journal Reflections and Applications – 40 minutesAs you think about and write these answers you are increasing your long-term memory that will transform your thoughts, attitudes, and character. Be prepared to discuss these applications in class.1 What is God teaching you in this course? Are there things you need to do? Attitudes you need to

change? If you could blossom only three people in your life, who would they be and how would you do it during the next four weeks? How did Bruce Wilkinson’s story about Bible study methods impact you? (129)

2 How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, family, and ministry to others? In your opinion, what are three dreams every person, male or female, has hidden in his or her heart? What do all of us wish would come true about our futures?


Group Activity for Advanced Students – 20 minutesIn small groups, students will illustrate what they have learned this session by creating charts, drawings, graphs, mind maps, role-play, skits, or visuals to develop their long-term memory and relational skills.




Session 3: The Law of Application


Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions – 60 minutesStudy chapters 5-6 in The 7 Laws of the Learner. Answer the questions before class. Answers should be between 25-50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points.1 What did you think about Bruce Wilkinson’s story of his first car? (119-120)

2 How does the application mindset work? (120-122)

3 Why is “Application the central reason for God’s revelation”? (126)

4 What are the key ideas in “Application is the responsibility of the teacher”? (126-127)

5 What are the key ideas in “Application and information should be balanced”? (127-131)

6 What are the key ideas in “Application focuses Scripture on the students’ needs”? (131)

7 Summarize why “Application has maximum influence when the student sees its biblical basis.” (131-133)




8 Summarize why “Application that has impacted the teacher tends to impact the student.” (133-136)

9 Summarize why “Application must ultimately lead the student from studying the Bible to obeying the Lord.” (136-137)

10

How did Bruce Wilkinson’s story about a pastor he taught impact you? (139-140)

11

How does the “application method” work? (140-155)

12

How can you “personalize” the application? (145-149)

13

How can you “persuade” the student to apply the truth? (149-154)

14

How can you “Ask God to develop in you an applier’s heart”? (156-157)

1 How can you “Prepare applications in relation to your students’ needs”? (157)




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How can you “Plan all parts of the lesson to contribute to the application”? (158)

17

How can you “Lead your students beyond general applications to specific steps of obedience”? (159)

18

How can you “Illustrate the application with Scripture, history, personal experience, and imagination”? (159-161)

19

How can you “Employ an appropriate style when calling for commitment”? (161-163)

20

How can you “Strengthen applications with student accountability”? (163-165)


helpful?







Journal Reflections and Applications – 40 minutesAs you think about and write these answers you are increasing your long-term memory that will transform your thoughts, attitudes, and character.1 What is God teaching you in this course? Are there things you need to do? Attitudes you need to

change? Commands you need to obey? Errors you need to avoid? How did Bruce Wilkinson’s conclusion about Proverbs 29:18 impact you? (165-167)







Session 4: The Law of Retention


Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions – 60 minutesStudy chapters 7-8 in The 7 Laws of the Learner. Answer the questions before class. Answers should be between 25-50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points.1 How does the “retention mindset” work? (175-179)

2 Summarize why “Retention of facts by the student is the teacher’s responsibility.” (180-181)

3 Summarize why “Retention of facts is effective only after they are understood.” (181-182)

4 Summarize why “Retention increases as the student recognizes the content’s relevance.” (182-184)

5 Summarize why “Retention requires the teacher to focus on the facts that are most important.” (184-186)

6 Summarize why “Retention arranges the facts so they are easy to memorize.” (186-187)

7 Summarize why “Retention strengthens long-term memory through regular review.” (187-188)




8 Summarize why “Retention minimizes time for memorization to maximize time for application.” (188-189)

9 How does the “retention method” work? (196-209)

10

What does it mean to make information “mindeasy”? (201-204)

11

How can you learn how to memorize? (204-206)

12

What does it mean to “master” the material? (206-209)

13

How can you maximize retention by “Representing the facts in a picture”? (210-213)

14

How can you maximize retention by “Expressing the facts with a story”? (213-214)

1 How can you maximize retention by “Transferring the facts by the alphabet”? (214-216)




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How can you maximize retention by “Associating the facts with objects and actions”? (216)

17

How can you maximize retention by “Impressing the facts with drama”? (216-217)

18

How can you maximize retention by “Summarizing the facts with graphs and charts”? (217-218)


helpful?








change? Commands you need to obey? Errors you need to avoid? How did the story of Dr. Chafer impact you? (190-191) Is short-term teaching for exams really teaching? How would you teach differently if you taught for life? Why do you think so few teachers practice speed teaching? (209-218) What would happen if more teachers and schools would practice speed teaching?







Session 5: The Law of Need


Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions – 60 minutesStudy chapters 9-10 in The 7 Laws of the Learner. Answer the questions before class. Answers should be between 25-50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points.1 How did Bruce Wilkinson’s story about the worm on the hook impact you? (223-225)

2 How does the “need mindset” work? (225-228)

3 How can you “seize the attention” of your students? (229)

4 How can you “stir the curiosity” of your students? (229-231)

5 How can you “stimulate felt needs” and “surface real needs”? (231-233)

6 How can you “satisfy the real needs” of your students? (233-234)

7 Summarize why “Need building is the responsibility of the teacher.” (234-235)

8 Summarize why “Need meeting is the teacher’s primary calling.” (235-241)




9 Summarize why “Need building is the teacher’s main method to motivate students.” (242)

10

Summarize why “Need motivates to the degree it is felt by the student.” (242-243)

11

Summarize why “Need building always precedes new units of content.” (243-245)

12

Summarize why “Need should be built according to the audience’s characteristics and circumstances.” (245)

13

Summarize why “Need building may be hindered by factors beyond the teacher’s control.” (245-248)

14

What are the “Direct methods to find the need”? (255-261)

15

What are the “Indirect methods to find the need”? (262-263)

16

How can you “Forecast the need”? (265-266)




17

How can you lead your students to “Feel the need”? (266-268)

18

How can you “Describe the need in a factual presentation”? (269)

19

How can you “Express the need through storytelling”? (270-271)

20

How can you “Sensitize to the need through drama”? (271-273)

21

How can you “Increase the need through your delivery”? (273-274)

22

How can you “Exhibit the need with a diagram”? (275)

23

How can you “Symbolize the need with a picture”? (276)


helpful?








change? Commands you need to obey? Errors you need to avoid? How did the conclusion about need-building and the temple of Ezekiel impact you? (249-250) What are five real needs faced by your students? How did Bruce Wilkinson’s story of trout fishing impact you? (253-254) How did Bruce Wilkinson’s conclusion about false concepts impact you? (276-278)

2 What do you think are the top ten needs of your people in order of importance? How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, family, and ministry to others?

3 How could we as leaders pass on these lessons from the law of need to current and future leaders?





Session 6: The Law of Equipping


Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions – 60 minutesStudy chapters 11-12 in The 7 Laws of the Learner. Answer the questions before class. Answers should be between 25-50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points.1 How did Bruce Wilkinson’s story about the need for a job description impact you? (284)

2 How does the “equipping mindset” work? (284-287)

3 Summarize why “The primary purpose of teachers is to equip.” (287)

4 Summarize why “The primary audience of teachers is Christians.” (287)

5 Summarize why “The primary result of equipping is Christians doing the work of the ministry and edifying the body of Christ.” (288)

6 Summarize “God’s job description for all teachers.” (288-289)

7 How do the “equipping maxims” work? (292-305)

8 Summarize why “Equipping is the responsibility of the teacher.” (295-296)




9 Summarize why “Equipping occurs best when the teacher assumes the biblical role.” (296-297)

10

Summarize why “Equipping is best evaluated by what the student does after class.” (298-300)

11

Summarize why “Equipping should impact both character and conduct.” (300-301)

12

Summarize why “Equipping should focus more intensely on the most committed.” (301-302)

13

Summarize why “Equipping requires knowledge, skill, and long-term commitment.” (302-304)

14

Summarize why “The ultimate goal of equipping is independent equippers.” (304-305)

15

What is the “equipping method”? (314-322)

16

Why should you “illustrate a skill”? (315-316)

17

Why should you “involve” students in actually doing the skill themselves? (316-317)

18

How can you “improve” the students’ newly obtained skills? (317-320)




19

How can you “inspire” students to continue using their skill? (320-322)

20

How can you “Train your students until they are successful, independent users of the skill”? (323-324)

21

How can you “Reproduce yourself by focusing on students’ skill, not your style”? (324-325)

22

How can you “Alter equipping according to your students’ characteristics and circumstances”? (325-326)

23

How can you “Increase student motivation by relationship, retribution, and reward”? (326-328)

24

How can you “Nail down the basics before developing advanced skills”? (328-329)

25

How can you “Encourage students more frequently during early training”? (329-331)

26

How can you “Reaffirm students’ value independent of their level of performance”? (331-333)


helpful?








change? Commands you need to obey? Errors you need to avoid? Examples you need to follow? How did Bruce Wilkinson’s conclusion about Ephesians 4:11-16 impact you? (306-308) In your opinion, how can we move from focusing on content to focusing on character and conduct? How did Bruce Wilkinson’s story about needing Sunday School teachers impact you? (311-314)







Session 7: The Law of Revival


Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions – 60 minutesStudy chapters 13-14 in The 7 Laws of the Learner. Answer the questions before class. Answers should be between 25-50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points.1 What did you think about the Valentine banquet story? (339-340)

2 What are the steps of the “revival mindset”? (340-341)

3 Summarize how to “confront” sin. (342-346)

4 Summarize why “Revival is spiritual restoration and is the spiritual teacher’s responsibility.” (351-355)

5 Summarize why “Revival is possible only for those who have first experienced the second birth.” (355-356)




6 Summarize why “Revival always requires true repentance and the forsaking of known sin.” (357-358)

7 Summarize why “Revival always results in seeking and serving Christ with renewed fervency.” (359)

8 Summarize why “Revival reestablishes life’s proper priorities.” (359-360)

9 What are the five steps to revival?1 Revelation

2 Reprove

3 Repent

4 Recommit

5 Restore

10 How can you “Realize that revival is needed by most Christians most of the time”? (381-382)

11 How can you “Earnestly seek revival through intense and persistent private and public prayer”? (382-383)




12 How can you “Vary your delivery according to your students’ spiritual response”? (383-384)

13 How can you “Instruct your students in the knowledge and practice of spiritual disciplines”? (384-385)

14 How can you “Verbalize the final call for revival clearly and expectantly”? (385-387)

15 How can you “Anticipate revival to be accompanied by intense spiritual warfare”? (387)

16 How can you “Lay yourself before the Lord as a clean vessel committed to revival”? (388)


helpful?





change? Commands you need to obey? Errors you need to avoid? How did Bruce Wilkinson’s conclusion about the law of revival impact you? (361-362) From God’s point of view, what are the major churchwide sins that need to be confessed and set straight before He is free to send revival? How did Bruce Wilkinson’s conclusion and this entire book impact you? (391-392)

2 What can we do to reduce the percentage of those who attend your church but are out of fellowship at this moment? (381-382) How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, family, and ministry?


Group Activity for Students – 20 minutes Professor will coach students in writing their term papers. Professor will coach students in reviewing for the exam.




Session 8: Study Guide for the Midterm Exam/Teaching Lab 1


The midterm exam is worth 100 points. The exam is a review of the key applications to develop long-term memory and experience transformational life change. By reviewing the study guides each year, students will be able to refresh their memories and retrieve what they have learned.

Applications from the Laws of the Learner for Leadership and Character Development1 What are the key applications in “The Law of the Learner”?

2 What are the key applications in “The Law of Expectation”?

3 What are the key applications in “The Law of Application”?

4 What are the key applications in “The Law of Retention”?

5 What are the key applications in “The Law of Need”?

6 What are the key applications in “The Law of Equipping”?

7 What are the key applications in “The Law of Revival”?




Contribute to a group or individual lesson from the Teacher’s Topical Index in the Jeremiah Study Bible applying The 7 Laws of the Learner. This group project can be a PowerPoint presentation, dramatic skit, role-play, charts, or drawings (15-20 minutes).The teaching lab is an opportunity for students to learn to work together. Students benefit from group interaction as they communicate, cooperate, and collaborate. The public speaking component of this assignment along with formative feedback help students gain experience and confidence. Students learn best in professional learning communities.

Group Activity – 60 minutes Discuss how to recruit new students who would benefit from EBI Leadership Training. Students are encouraged to invite their pastors, church leaders, friends, and family to the next

session. Distribute promotional materials and syllabus for the next courses.




Session 9: Jesus, the Master Teacher


Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions – 60 minutesStudy chapters 1-2 in Teaching Like Jesus. Answer the questions before class. Answers should be between 25-50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points.1 Chapter 1. What are the key ideas in “What Is Christian Education”?

2 What are the key ideas in “Whom Do We Teach”?

3 What are the key ideas in “What Do We Teach”?

4 What are the key ideas in “Why Do We Teach”?

5 Chapter 2. What are the key ideas in “Jesus, the Master Teacher”?

6 What are the key ideas in “Jesus Taught Based on His Character”?




7 What are the key ideas in “Jesus Understood the Learner”?

8 What are the key ideas in “Jesus Used Teachable Moments”?

9 What are the key ideas in “Jesus Was Sensitive to Time”?

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What are the key ideas in “Jesus Capitalized on the Environment”?

11

What are the key ideas in “Jesus Considered Cultural Needs”?

12

What are the key ideas in “Jesus Appealed to the Mind, Emotions, and Behavior”?

13

What are the key ideas in “Jesus Involved the Senses”?




14

What are the key ideas in “Jesus Addressed Social Concerns”?

For Advanced Students1 What are the key applications an article in chapter 1 or 2 in Almost Every Answer that you found

most helpful?








change? Commands you need to obey? Errors you need to avoid? Teaching principles you need to practice? Prayers you need to pray?







Session 10: Memorable Teachers


Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions – 60 minutesStudy chapters 3-4 in Teaching Like Jesus. Answer the questions before class. Answers should be between 25-50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points.1 Chapter 3. What are the key ideas in “Most Memorable Teacher”?

2 What are the key ideas in “Effective Teachers”?

3 What are the key ideas in “Character Counts”?

4 What are the key ideas in “Essential Ingredients”?Biblical Knowledge

Interpersonal Rapport

Teaching Skill

Moral Excellence

5 Chapter 4. What are the key ideas in “We Learn by Different Means”?

6 What are the key ideas in “Jesus Taught Through ‘Seeing’”?




7 What are the key ideas in “Jesus Taught Through ‘Hearing’”?

8 What are the key ideas in “Jesus Taught Through ‘Doing’”?

9 What are the key ideas in “Combining Channels”?

10

What are the key ideas in “How Do You Learn”?

11

What are the key ideas in “Channel Reinforcement”?

12

What are the key ideas in “Masterful Methods”?

13

What are the key ideas in “A Word about Small Groups”?


most helpful?








change? Commands you need to obey? Errors you need to avoid? Examples you need to follow? Principles you need to practice?







Session 11: In the Learner’s Shoes


Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions – 60 minutesStudy chapters 5-7 in Teaching Like Jesus. Answer the questions before class. Answers should be between 25-50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points.

1 Chapter 5. What are the key ideas in “Characteristics and Needs”?

2 What are the key ideas in “Jesus Respects the Learner”?

3 What are the key ideas in “Jesus Rewards the Learner”?

4 What are the key ideas in “Jesus Relates New Ideas”?

5 What are the key ideas in “Disequilibrium and Discovery Learning”?

6 What are the key ideas in “Framing Our Lesson”?




7 What are the key ideas in “Repeat to Remember”?

8 Chapter 6. What are the key ideas in “The Prayer Channel”?

9 What are the key ideas in “Goals and Objectives”?

10

What are the key ideas in “Has Learning Occurred?”

11

What are the key ideas in “Hook, Book, Look, Took”?

12

Chapter 7. What are the key ideas in “What a Blessing!”?

13

What are the key ideas in “Giving Love”?




14

What are the key ideas in “Relating to their needs”?

15

What are the key ideas in “Obedience”?

16

What are the key ideas in “Word, Will, Way of God”?


most helpful?








change? Commands you need to obey? Errors you need to avoid? Examples you need to follow? Teaching principles you need to practice?







Session 12: Earning the Right to Be Heard


Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions – 60 minutesStudy chapters 8-10 in Teaching Like Jesus. Answer the questions before class. Answers should be between 25-50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points.1 Chapter 8. What are the key ideas in “Earning the Right to Be Heard”?

2 What are the key ideas in “Jesus and the Teenager”?

3 What are the key ideas in “A Twenty-first-Century Model”?

4 What are the key ideas in “Involving Parents”?

5 What are the key ideas in “Sex, Drugs, Drinking, and Suicide”?

6 Chapter 9. What are the key ideas in “Teachable Moments”?




7 What are the key ideas in “Teaching Adults”?

8 What are the key ideas in “Disequilibrium”?

9 What are the key ideas in “Baby Dedication Class”?

10

What are the key ideas in other teachable moments?

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Chapter 10. What are the key ideas in “What to Do When You Feel Like Quitting”?

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What are the key ideas in “Hating Father”?

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What are the key ideas in “Faithful with a Few Things”?




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What are the key ideas in “Remember Jesus”?

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What are the key ideas in “You’re Doing a Great Work!”?

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What are the key ideas in “Jesus Prayed for You”?

For Advanced Students1 Summarize an article in chapter 7 in Almost Every Answer that you found most helpful.








change? Commands you need to obey? Errors you need to avoid? Examples you need to follow? Teaching principles you need to practice?



Group Activity for Students – 20 minutes Professor will coach students in preparing for student presentations by creating illustrations, charts, or

visuals. Students are encouraged to invite pastors, church leaders, friends, and family to session 13 to watch

student presentations.




Session 13: Teaching Lab 2


Student PresentationsContribute to a group or individual lesson from the Teacher’s Topical Index in the Jeremiah Study Bible applying The 7 Laws of the Learner. This group project can be a PowerPoint presentation, dramatic skit, role-play, charts, or drawings (15-20 minutes).




Session 14: Study Guide for the Final Exam


The final exam is worth 100 points. The exam is a review of the key applications to develop long-term memory and experience transformational life change. By reviewing the study guides each year, students will be able to refresh their memories and retrieve what they have learned.

Applications from Teaching like Jesus for Leadership and Character Development1 What are the key applications in “What Is Christian Education?”

2 What are the key applications in “Jesus, the Master Teacher”?

3 What are the key applications in “Most Memorable Teacher”?

4 What are the key applications in “Through the Learner’s Lens”?

5 What are the key applications in “In the Learner’s Skates”?




6 What are the key applications in “Pray…Plan…Prepare”?

7 What are the key applications in “Children”?

8 What are the key applications in “Earning the Right to Be Heard”?

9 What are the key applications in “Teachable Moments”?

10 What are the key applications in “Stay on the Wall”?




Course Evaluation and Debriefing1 What is the most important thing you learned in this course? What learning activities did you enjoy

most? What assignments were most helpful? How has this course made you better spiritually, emotionally, and relationally? How did this course help you experience life transformation?

2 How have you applied what you learned during this course? What difference is it making? How did this course strengthen your relationship with Jesus and fellow believers? How has this course made your church stronger spiritually, emotionally, and relationally?

Group Activity – 60 minutes

Encourage students to debrief and share what they have learned in the course.

Discuss how to recruit new students who would benefit from EBI Leadership Training.

Make a list of prospective students who would benefit from EBI Leadership Training.

Students are encouraged to invite their pastors, church leaders, and friends to the next course.

Distribute promotional materials and syllabus for the next course.

Register students and order books for the next course.

Transfer of Credits to Southern California Seminary

Transfer Credits: To transfer credits from Equip Biblical Institute to Southern California Seminary, students must present this portfolio. The portfolio consists of the questions, journal reflections, and term papers for each course. Upon successful completion of the courses, students may transfer up to 66 units into the Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies degree. If the portfolio for a course is not complete, the credits may not be transferable.

Transformational Learning Tip: By reviewing this portfolio once a year as part of a commitment to life change—you will exponentially increase your memory and ability to apply this material to your life, family, and ministry. Based on best practices for learning and neural science, key concepts are repeated in multiple courses to support the lifelong learning process.



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