Bev Christian, Avondale College education lecturer, has recently begun research on the Encounter Bible curriculum.
The Encounter team is encouraged by the acceptance and relevance to which this curriculum is hitting the mark with students and teachers alike.
Attached is a summary of the findings or you can find the complete report under the main Blog link above.
The units for Year 9, Term 1 have been printed and are currently being packaged with all associated resources to be sent out to all secondary schools by the end of this week. Look out for your pack!
A training event for all Primary and Secondary teachers using Encounter in Adventist Schools in New Zealand in 2012 will take place at the North New Zealand Conference Office (743 Great South Rd, Manukau), Monday, November 21, 2011 from 9.00am - 3.30pm. Multi-streamed training will take place at this event.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
'Encounter has changed the whole approach to Bible classes. The approach of the curriculum is so much more interactive and engaging for our students who are challenged to be in a real relationship with Jesus. One of the biggest differences the students are finding is that they are challenged in every unit to respond to what they're learning. Rather than telling a story and filling in some worksheets, there is so much application in these new units. They can also see the connection between each unit and what they are learning – you see the lights go on in their minds often. The students are really enjoying it!' – David Cherry
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