Curriculum Design & Instructions
Unit 1: Hearing the Call for Christian Statesmanship Lesson 1: History’s Defining Moments are the Call for History Makers
Sample Lesson Plan: 1.01
Unit 1 Objective: The unit objective is stated in order to provide a broader focus for a series of lessons that are included in a specific unit. Objectives
Lesson 1 Objective: Specific student capabilities that tie the broader unit objectives into a particular lesson resulting in a specific student outcome. Captivate Attention (Anticipatory set): Provides an introduction to the lesson that captures the student’s attention and draws them into the importance of what the lesson will cover. Input & Taxonomy: Using Bloom’s taxonomy, the lesson is structured in such a way as to promote the highest level of comprehension, analysis, problem solving, and collaboration. Athanassiou, Harvey, & McNett (2003) argue that the use of Bloom’s taxonomy results in greater student self-management of learning and conceptual thinking abilities.8 Given the participatory nature of many of the assessments, the greater the student self-management and the conceptual thinking ability among students that Bloom’s taxonomy promotes, the more effective the student’s participation becomes.
Content
Biblical Worldview: Biblical concepts are integrated into the core of each lesson and are here described and applied to each lesson. Douglas Wilson (2003), a leader in the classical Christian school movement believes it is not sufficient for students to just know some Bible doctrine, but must be able to see how the authority of Scripture relates to every academic discipline. 9 Comprehension & Discussion Questions: Questions are provided for each lesson to provoke discussion, evaluate comprehension, and make logical connections to previous lessons. Conclusion: A suggested conclusion to the lesson and a place for the teacher to add their concluding thoughts to the significance of the lesson, or any administrative details that might need to be announced can be done at the close of the lesson. Instructions: Instructions for a student assignment or assessment that specifically provides the student with an opportunity to practice and develop the lesson objective.
Assessment Recommended Reading: Additional recommended reading is given to provide greater subject context and analysis.
Athanassiou, Nicholas, et. Al. “Critical Thinking in the Management Classroom: Bloom's Taxonomy as a Learning Tool.” Journal of Management Education 27.5 (2003): 533-55. ERIC. Web. 22 Jun. 2009. 9 Wilson, Douglas. The Case for Classical Christian Education. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books, 2003. Print. 68. 8
International Affairs & Statesmanship
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