Entry Points Notes

Chapter 4

The Nature of Knowledge

The Biblical concept of Knowledge

Knowing by learning
By experience and observation
Knowing in the intimacy of personal relationship
As of that between friends, or in marriage. This has implications for the development of a
personal, active relationship involving commitment, conception and growth
Knowing in the context of distinguishing between good and bad
Relates to the choices which can be made. Refusing evil and choosing good, in every area
of life; moral, economic, emotional, material
Watching over and caring for
It is inseparable from administering justice, and from caring fo the vulnerable and
powerless
Wisdom
That God exist
That he created the world according to His wisdom
That everything comes under the sovereign control and care of the Lord
That all is dependent on God
Knowledge and the curriculum
A biblical understanding of love
Which demands responses of unselfish giving, service to others, forgiveness, kindness,
justice, righteousness and holiness
The inherent worth of individual human beings
Because of the value, God places on them seen firstly, in the creation of the image of God
in humanity and secondly, in the sacrifice made by God in Christ
Caring for creation
By developing communities and cultures according to Gods justice and righteousness
Restoring broken relationships
And bringing peace and reconciliation rather than death and destruction; bringing
wholeness instead of brokenness

A biblical view of the child

The nature of humanity

Created by God
Religious being
A creature
Unique
An image bearer
To glorify God
To love the Lord
 To go and make disciples
To care for and develop the earth
The prophetic
The priestly the kingly
The nature of the child
Unity
Rational
Interactive
Responsible
Free to choose
Accountable
Morally aware
Creative
Sinner
New creature

The child and learning

Creating the right atmosphere
A question of methods
What and why?
When and where?
Whom?
The changing nature of the role of the teacher
Calling or profession?
Developing relationships
Commitment
Assessment
Encouragement

Chapter 5

Integrity in curriculum development

The curriculum is neutral

Church of England Primary School
All schools implicitly or explicitly teach within a worldview
Foundations are important
Independent Christian School
It is commonly assumed that knowledge in the curriculum is neutral, particularly if
coherence of any religious belief
Church of England Primary School
Our education aim is primarily to enable children to develop an inquiring mind and a
thoughtful, considerate approach to life, as our understanding of Gods world is far more
significant than knowing about it.
 Independent Christian School
Curriculum models