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Testing One, Two, ThreeThe abilities that are valued in school might also be upheld in the church, but the church is not restricted to abilities that can be measured by standardized testing. A child's ability to sing songs of worship, to serve God through hands-on acts of justice, and to be kind to the other would be lifted up and worthy of notice . . . But, how are we to measure such lofty plans in the life of the church? How will we know that we are indeed accomplishing these aims? |
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Assessment Isn't Rocket Science - It's Brain Science!
This intersection of neuroscience and the church begins from two premises: that everything we do in the church teaches, from our worship to our mission trips, from the appearance of the bulletin to the art on our walls; and that our aim is to transform individuals to think and act transformatively in the world. With this aim in mind, let us turn to examining how brain science can help us assess our effectiveness in creating transformative, educative experiences in the church.
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Wisdom's Wonder
To live in Wisdom's world is to sit awestruck outside, to experience the joy of discovering creation anew, to enjoy the delight of discernment and the thrill of edifying play. It is to know the world as God's good and groaning creation.
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Shaping Children and Building Society
If our goal as educators and parents is to build a strong nation by developing an educated citizenry with a range of interests and gifts, we will not punish the schools that do not do well but will find strategies to meet all our children's needs, whatever school they attend. We will not be as concerned to make sure our children find their slots in the economy as to make sure they find their place as members of an educated citizenry.
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Assessing "Assessment:" A Reply to Responses
...we need assessment that will take the time to listen to the groans and joys of being a faithful disciple more than factual questions regarding today's Bible story.
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