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This book focuses on the philosophical, psychological, social, and cultural foundations of Christian school education, emphasizing the biblical and educational principles that are the basis for Christian schools…. More >>
Foundations of Christian School Education
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#1 by Mark K. Wickersham on April 6, 2010 - 3:28 pm
This was the last book I completed from the ACSI required reading list. I chose to read this book last simply because it was the biggest of the five books.
Despite the 365 pages, it really did not take long to read. I found Foundations of Christian School Education to be the most beneficial of the Christian education books I have read. The book consists of 19 chapters written by 20 different authors. I have actually had the privilege to learn directly from some of the authors through courses I have taken and conferences that I have attended. These authors all express a Biblical worldview and help teach us how to be the effective educators God wants us to be.
Rating: 4 / 5
#2 by B. K. Anderson on April 6, 2010 - 4:48 pm
Overall, this book is a good introduction to christian education..its history and some philosophy behind it.
It presents theories of education and learning and addresses a broad range of topics. It uses both christian and secular references and goes through many of the major “movements” in American education. This book had a good bit in common with a text book that I had while taking educational philosophy class in grad school (at a secular school), but tops that general base with specific christian references and education history.
It does, however, read VERY much like a textbook, so don’t expect an “on the edge of your seat” read or much, if any, humor.
Overall, this is a solid book and if you had to buy one book to serve as a general educational theories / christian ed. book, this would be a good choice. It is not as “deep” or philosophical as some of the other christian education books, so can be easier to read and more practical.
Rating: 5 / 5