Lesson Planning Form for Differentiating Instruction Calvin College Education Program

Teacher Abby Wierenga

Date Day 3 Subject/ Topic/ Theme Empathy and Christian View on Disabilities

I. Objectives
What is the main focus of this lesson?
The main focus is on the Christian view of disabilities and empathy to disabled people
How does this lesson tie in to a unit plan? (If applicable.)
About disabilities and ties to Christianity.
What are your objectives for this lesson? (As many as needed.) Indicate connections to applicable national or state standards.
If an objective applies to only certain students write the name(s) of the student(s) to whom it applies.
1) Students should be able to talk about how Christians view disabled people
2) Students should also know how to act with empathy and compassion towards disabled people
3)
Etc.



II. Before you start
Prerequisite knowledge and skills.

Students should know what we talked about in class the two days before
Assessment
(formative and summative)
There will be some in class discussion so participation will be important in assessing the
students understanding
Identify those students (individuals
or groups) in your class who will
need special attention and describe
the level of support you plan on
giving them. Refer back to the
survey you did of your class.
There shouldnt be any who need special attention today
Materials-what materials (books,
handouts, etc) do you need for this
lesson and do you have them?
Bibles should be available or sheets of paper handed out with Bible verses on them
Do you need to set up your
classroom in any special way for
this lesson? If so, describe it.
Set up in a circle today to encourage conversations




III. The Plan
Time
Parts
The description of (script for) the lesson, wherein you describe teacher activities and student
activities

Motivation
(Opening/
Introduction/
Engagement)
Open with the Bible verse and motions again today.
Move chairs/desks/tables into a circle.
Introduce topic: Today we will be talking about how Christians view disabled people


Development
First talk about why our verse was chosen to represent this unit. Have students talk about it in the group. If




all topics are covered then move on (Talk about how we are all one in Christ. Doesnt matter what we look
like, what gender we are, what abilities or disabilities we have. If we know Jesus and belong to him then
we are all his children)
Next talk about Genesis 1:26 (have student read the verse). Why would we bring up this verse in this unit?
Discuss (We are all created in the image of Jesus. Even those who look different were created like Jesus.
God didnt make any mistakes. Our value is based on who we are, not what we can or cannot do)
Have a volunteer or two to read 1 Corinthians 12:12-27. Discuss. (Jesus body is the church, but it isnt
made up of only one part or of the same kinds of parts. The church is made up of many different parts.
Without these different parts the body/church wouldnt work. It is important to have different abilities in
the church.)
Talk about Mark 9:14-29, have a student or two read the verse. Discuss how this boy had what we could
call epilepsy and how that ties into our unit. Discuss other times Jesus healed someone with a disability.
(Paralyzed, Blind, Dumb(Mute), Crippled, Leprosy) Talk about how sometimes Jesus doesnt heal people,
but he can use their disabilities for good. Discuss how they can be used for good.
Depending on time left talk about what they have learned and how they can relate that to their every day
lives etc.

Closure
Go over the Bible verse one more time.
Your reflection on the lesson including ideas for improvement for next time:




Citation:
http://network.crcna.org/content/disability-concerns/-biblical-perspective-disability-and-inclusion