The Teaching of History as a Transformative Christian Tool in the Tertiary Classroom: A Study of Student Responses

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avondale-bepress.abstract<p>This is a study of student responses to the teaching of history in an American university context, conducted by an Australian professional on a year’s exchange. It is based on an analysis of data drawn from student response surveys conducted across the units taught. The results highlight a number of key principles for a curriculum that is centred around the revealing of Jesus, particularly in the nature and effect of the learning experiences he created as a master teacher during his earthly ministry. Students identified the following qualities as responsible for measurable changes in their attitudes and perspectives: inspirational teaching, the promotion of critical thinking and discernment and the creation of relevant Christ-centred educational encounters, utilising an inquiry-oriented, open-discussion, and deep-learning context. Students considered these approaches transformational, inspiring them to life-long learning. This study draws on the Christian educational perspectives of White (1903), Palmer (1993) and Kilgour (2019), particularly for its theoretical framework.</p>
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avondale-bepress.authorsDaniel Reynaud
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avondale-bepress.field.comments<p>Used by permission: the author.</p> <p>Staff and Students of Avondale College may access a copy of <em>Revealing Jesus in the learning environment: Making a world of difference </em>from Avondale College Library (371.071 K55-1).</p>
avondale-bepress.field.custom_citation<p>Reynaud, D. (2020). The teaching of history as a transformative Christian tool in the Tertiary classroom: A study of student responses. In P. Kilgour & B. Christian (Eds.), <em>Revealing Jesus in the learning environment: Making a world of difference</em> (pp. 161-179). Cooranbong, Australia: Avondale Academic Press.</p>
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avondale-bepress.field.journal_volume_proceedingsRevealing Jesus in the Learning Environment: Making a World of Difference pp. 161-179
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avondale-bepress.keywordsHistory pedagogy
avondale-bepress.keywordsChristian perspectives
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avondale-bepress.titleThe Teaching of History as a Transformative Christian Tool in the Tertiary Classroom: A Study of Student Responses
avondale-bepress.typearticle
dc.contributor.authorReynaud, Daniel
dc.date.accessioned2023-11-02T04:49:22Z
dc.date.available2023-11-02T04:49:22Z
dc.date.issued2020-12-01
dc.date.submitted2021-01-19T19:07:07Z
dc.description.abstract<p>This is a study of student responses to the teaching of history in an American university context, conducted by an Australian professional on a year’s exchange. It is based on an analysis of data drawn from student response surveys conducted across the units taught. The results highlight a number of key principles for a curriculum that is centred around the revealing of Jesus, particularly in the nature and effect of the learning experiences he created as a master teacher during his earthly ministry. Students identified the following qualities as responsible for measurable changes in their attitudes and perspectives: inspirational teaching, the promotion of critical thinking and discernment and the creation of relevant Christ-centred educational encounters, utilising an inquiry-oriented, open-discussion, and deep-learning context. Students considered these approaches transformational, inspiring them to life-long learning. This study draws on the Christian educational perspectives of White (1903), Palmer (1993) and Kilgour (2019), particularly for its theoretical framework.</p>
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dc.identifier.citation<p>Reynaud, D. (2020). The teaching of history as a transformative Christian tool in the Tertiary classroom: A study of student responses. In P. Kilgour & B. Christian (Eds.), <em>Revealing Jesus in the learning environment: Making a world of difference</em> (pp. 161-179). Cooranbong, Australia: Avondale Academic Press.</p>
dc.identifier.isbn978-0648470472
dc.identifier.urihttps://research.avondale.edu.au/handle/123456789/21175831
dc.language.isoen_us
dc.subjectHistory pedagogy
dc.subjectChristian perspectives
dc.titleThe Teaching of History as a Transformative Christian Tool in the Tertiary Classroom: A Study of Student Responses
dc.typeBook Chapter
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