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QEP Workshop: Spring 2014 Integration of Faith and Learning. Cynthia Tweedell, Ph.D. Vice President for Quality Enhancement and Institutional Research Mid-Continent University. Outline. Warm up Review of Data Regarding Spiritual Impact of Adult Programs Share Strategies for Integration - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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QEP Workshop: Spring 2014Integration of Faith and Learning
Cynthia Tweedell, Ph.D.Vice President for Quality Enhancement and
Institutional ResearchMid-Continent University
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Outline
• Warm up • Review of Data Regarding Spiritual Impact of
Adult Programs • Share Strategies for Integration • Examples from other schools • Table Topics
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Devotion and Prayer
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
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Warm UP (10 minutes)
Sit with people who teach in similar fields:English and Speech CommunicationsMath, ScienceHistory and EducationPsychologyBusinessBible
Introduce yourselvesWhat do you love about teaching for MCU?What are your greatest challenges in teaching?
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Spiritual Formation Inventory
• Developed from a CCCU Task Force led by Dr. Larry Chamberlain from IWU.
• Three colleges have implemented at entry and exit.
• Annual report compares scores (cross sectional analysis)
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How are Exiting Students Different?
• More likely to volunteer (church and community)
• Put interests and well-being of others ahead of self
• More likely to pray and attend church
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Student Learning Outcomes
• Entering and exiting students: essay on a common writing prompt
• CCCU Task force rubric – Written communication– Critical thinking– Christian worldview
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Scoring Rubric
Christian World View
5 Clearly demonstrates an understanding of a Christian perspective. (Frequent references to biblical principles)
4 Frequently refers to a Christian perspective. Student has a reasonable understanding of Christian perspective. (Some references to biblical principles.)
3 Makes some mention of a Christian perspective. Student indicates some understanding of a Christian perspective. (Biblical principles referred to somewhat.)
2 Demonstrates little understanding of a Christian perspective. (Biblical principles hardly or not mentioned.)
1 Makes no reference to a Christian perspective. Student does not appear to have an understanding of a Christian perspective. (Biblical principles not mentioned.)
Score:
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MCU 2012 Results
N Mean SDFresh MCU 56 3.15 1.17
Others 175 2.54 1.26
Seniors MCU 30 2.87 1.59 Others 150 3.09 1.32
Why did seniors score lower than freshmen??
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Table GroupsShare Strategies to Integrate Faith and
Learning (20 minutes)
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Some Examples
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Community Building
• Devotions• Dinner Break• Modeling Jesus with one another
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Online Community Building
• Frequent student-faculty interaction • Sharing of personal life • Spiritual videos
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Integration of Content with Theology
• Bringing all knowledge under the authority of Christ (Holmes)
• Thinking “Christian-ly” about the subject
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Integrate Scripture and Course Content
• Devotionals which are tied to content• Bible verses connected to content• Reflective journalingAdd Bible and stir.
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BREAK
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Table Topics (10 minutes each)
1. How do we make a spiritual impact on our students?2. How do we know we are making a spiritual impact
on our students?3. How do we share the Gospel with students who
have not made a faith commitment?4. How do we create a welcoming environment for
non-Christians?5. How do we motivate students to think critically
about their faith in light of their academic work?
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Conclusions
• Integration of faith and learning takes place in four broad ways:– Community Building– Intellectual integration of theology with course
content– Integrate Scripture with course content– Living curriculum
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Wrap UPWhat one thing can you do to help your students integrate faith
and learning?