Reynaud, Daniel2023-11-022023-11-022020-12-012021-01-19<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>978-0648470472https://research.avondale.edu.au/handle/123456789/21175831<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>en-usHistory pedagogyChristian perspectivesBook Chapter