Bible learning centers have benefits but to realize the benefits, we must use them effectively. Bible teachers must realize that this teaching method is not the easy way out if it’s going to be effective.
What It Takes to Use This Bible Learning Centers Effectively
For learning centers to be most beneficial, teachers must be very purposeful in every aspect. The centers must all point to the lesson’s theme. Mere activity isn’t going to help our students “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (2 Pet. 3:18).
Teachers must also carefully think through the logistics. A chaotic environment is not conducive to learning. Using this method takes …
- time to plan, collect materials, set up, execute, and clean up
- planning not just of which centers to use, but how to set them up to minimize congestion, maximize participation, and when/how to move students through the centers
- recruitment, training, and coordination of helpers supervising the various centers
For help thinking through the effective implementation of this method, order the Learning Center Worksheet. This resource provides questions that guide you in thinking through issues related to using learning centers.