When thinking about the teaching-learning process we first need to determine the end goal and then determine steps the teacher and the learner must take to get there.
Questions About the Teaching-Learning Process
What’s the significance of using a process?
If our goal in Bible teaching is for students to know God better, not just about Him, and apply His truth to their lives, then we need a plan to reach that goal. We don’t automatically move from head knowledge to life application. If we merely present the facts in Scripture, some of the truths may sink in but many may not. When we take students through a process, or systematic plan, of moving from knowledge to understanding to its implications and application, they’ll more likely better understand and grasp how to apply that truth to their various life situations. The whole of the Christian life is a process of growing and changing. We aren’t instantly changed when we first put our trust in Jesus. We’re to “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (2 Pet. 3:18). Taking people through a process in class shows them how to engage in the learning process when not in class.
The Bible Teacher’s Handbook of Frequently Asked Questions resource ask two more questions about the teaching-learning process.
- Is there a set process that should be followed in teaching the Bible?
- Are factors other than lesson structure a part of the process?
The handbook asks a total of 153 questions covering 49 different topics related to Bible teaching.