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Episode 68: Aligning Learning Philosophy with Practice (On Learning, Part 2)
It's certainly a necessary step to create a school philosophy of learning that aligns with the school mission. But, having that in place, we have other make sure that this philosophy is actually supported by the school's practice (with its policies, procedures, and programs). Host Noah Brink uses Professor Lou Voskuil's Culture Box as an organizer and tool to help us ensure that there is consistency between our school artifacts and our beliefs. Unfortunately, we continue to underestimate the impact of well over a hundred years' commitment to a secular system and approach to education. But, if we're going to make progress, we have to start with honest reflection on our alignment.
Episode 66: On Learning (part 1)
Whether we realize it not, Christian schools are affected by a secular approach to education more deeply than we'd like to admit. This most shows up in our approach to learning which speaks volumes to what we believe about the purpose of education (and thus our schools) and what we fundamentally believe about our students. As the first in a multi-part series on learning, Host Noah Brink begins the conversation on learning by addressing the differences (and implications) between a secular approach to learning (instituted on the heals of the Industrial Revolution) and a spiritual approach, which focuses not on what a student knows, but on who a student becomes. That's the goal.