HOMI 601 Syllabus
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HOMI 601
M INISTRY OF T EACHING
C OURSE D ESCRIPTION
This course explores the biblical foundation for the ministry of teaching and extracts a template for a step-by-step procedure for the practice of pedagogy, whether for pulpit presentation, classroom instruction, or small group discipleship, etc. As a result, the student will be able to add to his instructional skill set and tool kit direction and resources for personal preparation, lesson message presentation (including methods, materials, and differentiated instruction to address learning styles), and comprehensive assessment. (Formerly DSMN 601)
R
ATIONALE
The early church submitted themselves to the apostle’s teaching (Acts 2:42), and Paul instructed
Timothy to pay attention to his life and his teaching (1 Timothy 4:16). The 21st century church cannot afford to do less. This course will help prepare teaching ministers for the task before them—educating God’s people in His Word.
I.
P
REREQUISITE
For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic
Course Catalog .
II.
R
EQUIRED
R
ESOURCE
P
URCHASE
Click on the following link to view the required resource(s) for the term in which you are registered: http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/liberty.htm
III.
A DDITIONAL M ATERIALS FOR L EARNING
A.
Computer with basic audio/video output
B.
Internet access (broadband recommended)
C.
Microsoft Office
D.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
IV.
M
EASURABLE
L
EARNING
O
UTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
A.
Catalog the conditions of an effective learning environment.
B.
Articulate the necessary requisites for personal preparation to teach.
C.
Prepare pupils for the learning experience.
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D.
Identify the instructional intentions of a teaching-learning endeavor.
E.
Construct curricular plans and/or ministry programs.
F.
Design lesson plans and/or sermon strategies.
G.
Facilitate differentiated instruction.
H.
Facilitate the teaching-learning process.
V.
C
OURSE
R
EQUIREMENTS AND
A
SSIGNMENTS
A.
Textbook readings and lecture presentations/notes
B.
Course Requirements Checklist
After reading the Syllabus and Student Expectations , the student will complete the related checklist found in Module/Week 1.
C.
Discussion Board Forums (2)
Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student will participate in Discussion Board Forums in this course that are completed over the span of 2 module/weeks. In the first module/week that the forum is assigned, the student must post a 400-word thread in response to the prompt provided. In the following module/week, the student must post 2 replies of 200 words each to another classmate’s thread. For each thread, the student must support his/her assertions with at least 2 citations in current Turabian format. Each reply must cite at least 1 source. Acceptable sources include the textbook, the Bible, course material, etc. (MLO: A, F)
D.
Personal Reflection
The student will reflect on the Ezra Experience presentation and articles found in the Reading & Study folder. The student will be given specific points of reflection and will write a 2–3-page paper in current Turabian format addressing how he/she will better prepare himself/herself for teaching. (MLO: B)
E.
Location Verification
The student will write a 100-word paper verifying the location in which he/she intends to present his/her lesson. (MLO: G)
F.
Preparing Your Students to Learn Paper
The student will identify, analyze, and propose a sequence of behaviors that a teacher can utilize to facilitate the preparation of students for learning. It may be formatted as an outline or bulleted list to present his/her case, but it must be supported by a narrative that includes at least 2 sources, illustrative anecdotes, and suggested practices. The paper must be 3–5 pages; written in current Turabian format; and include a cover page, table of contents, and a reference list/bibliography. (MLO: C)
G.
Marks of Maturity Chart and Summary
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Using the “Marks of Maturity” document as a guide, the student will include all 5 dimensions of development (physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual) and include Scripture where appropriate. In addition to formatting the table so that it can be displayed as a poster or wall hanging, the student will write a 1-page summary of the chart. (MLO: D)
H.
Curricular Plan
The student will research curricular plans in order to create his/her own plan. The student may use the provided worksheets or create his/her own plan based on the research conducted. The plan must include a unit of 4 lessons, a cover page, and
5–7 pages of written content. (MLO: E)
I.
Lesson Plan
Utilizing the reading in the Reading & Study folder, the student will write a 3–5page lesson based on a passage of Scripture. The student will be given specific guidelines to follow for the lesson plan and will receive feedback on his/her assignment. (MLO: F)
Teaching Lesson Synopsis and Critique J.
The student will present the lesson he/she created in a previous module/week to a class, congregation, or small group of his/her choosing. The student must write a
1–2-page synopsis of his/her experience as well as a 4–5-page critique of the presentation. The paper must be a total of 5–7 pages, written in current Turabian format, and include a cover page and table of contents. (MLO: G)
K.
Reflective Commentary
Based on the material in the Reading & Study folder as well as personal research, the student will write a 3–5-page concluding, reflective commentary assessing 3 topics: weighing the effort and value of the teacher’s responsibility, the student’s accountability, and the overall effectiveness of an institution. The commentary must incorporate at least 3 sources to include the textbook, personal research, and the Bible. (MLO: H)
VI.
C OURSE G RADING AND P OLICIES
A.
Points
Course Requirements Checklist
Discussion Board Forums (2 at 100 pts ea)
Personal Reflection
Location Verification
Preparing Your Students to Learn Paper
Marks of Maturity Chart and Summary
Curricular Plan
Lesson Plan
Teaching Lesson Synopsis and Critique
Reflective Commentary
100
150
100
Total 1010
10
200
100
25
100
100
125
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B.
Scale
A = 940–1010 A- = 920–939 B+ = 900–919 B = 860–899 B- = 840–859
C+ = 820–839 C = 780–819 C- = 760–779 D+ = 740–759 D = 700–739
D- = 680–699 F = 0–679
C.
Late Assignment Policy
If the student is unable to complete an assignment on time, then he or she must contact the instructor immediately by email.
Assignments that are submitted after the due date without prior approval from the instructor will receive the following deductions:
1.
Late assignments submitted within one week of the due date will receive a 10% deduction.
2.
Assignments submitted more than one week late will receive a 20% deduction.
3.
Assignments submitted two weeks late or after the final date of the class will not be accepted.
Late Discussion Board threads or replies will not be accepted. 4.
Special circumstances (e.g. death in the family, personal health issues) will be reviewed by the instructor on a case-by-case basis.
D.
Style Guidelines
All assignments for this course are to be formatted in accordance with the LUSD
Writing Guide and the latest edition of the Turabian style manual ( A Manual for
Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations ). Discussion assignments and essay examinations may use the parenthetical citation style. All other written assignments should use the footnote citation style. Supplemental writing aids are available via the Online Writing Center .
E.
Extra Credit
No additional “for credit” assignments will be permitted beyond those given in the course requirements stated above.
F.
Course Changes
Course requirements are subject to change by the administration of the University at any time with appropriate notice.
G.
Disability Assistance
Students with a documented disability may contact Liberty University Online’s
Office of Disability Academic Support (ODAS) at LUOODAS@liberty.edu
to make arrangements for academic accommodations. Further information can be found at www.liberty.edu/disabilitysupport .
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HOMI 601
Textbooks: Anthony, Introducing Christian Education (2001).
Richards & Bredfeldt, Creative Bible Teaching (1998).
Stanley & Jones,
Yount,
Communicating for a Change
The Teaching Ministry of the Church
(2006).
(2008).
M ODULE /
W
EEK
R EADING & S TUDY
HOMI 601 Course Schedule
A SSIGNMENTS P OINTS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Yount: chs. 1–6
Anthony: chs. 1–5
2 presentations
1 lecture note
Yount: ch. 12
Richards & Bredfeldt: chs. 1–5
Stanley & Jones: chs. 6, 8, 14–15
1 presentation
3 lecture notes
Yount: ch. 7
Anthony: chs. 6–9
Richards & Bredfeldt: ch. 14
3 presentations
1 lecture note
Yount: ch. 11
Richards & Bredfeldt: chs. 6–8
Stanley & Jones: chs. 1–3, 11
2 presentations
1 lecture note
Yount: ch. 19
Richards & Bredfeldt: ch. 12
Stanley & Jones: chs. 5, 13
3 presentations
3 lecture notes
Yount: chs. 13–18
Anthony: chs. 6, 10–13, 15–21
Richards & Bredfeldt: chs. 9–11
4 presentations
3 lecture notes
Anthony: ch. 15
Richards & Bredfeldt: chs. 13–18
Stanley & Jones: chs. 9, 16
2 presentations
3 lecture notes
Course Requirements Checklist
Class Introductions
DB Forum1 Thread
DB Forum 1 Replies
Personal Reflection
Location Verification
Preparing Your Students to Learn Paper
Marks of Maturity Chart and Summary
Curricular Plan
DB Forum 2 Thread
Lesson Plan
DB Forum 2 Replies
Teaching Lesson Synopsis and Critique
10
0
50
50
100
25
100
100
125
50
100
50
150
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HOMI 601 Course Schedule
M
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/
W EEK
R
EADING
& S
TUDY
A
SSIGNMENTS
P
OINTS
8
Yount: ch. 23
Richards & Bredfeldt: chs. 19–20
Stanley & Jones: chs. 10, 17
1 presentation
1 lecture note
Reflective Commentary 100
T OTAL 1010
DB = Discussion Board
NOTE : Each course week begins on Monday morning at 12:00 a.m. (ET) and ends on Sunday night at
11:59 p.m. (ET). The final week ends at 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday.
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