The Investigating God’s Word at Home 14-volume set will
guide families through an overview of the Biblical narrative, making note and
touching on every book found in the canon of Scripture. Some mature content has
been excluded from intentional scriptural study, but you and your family can
make the decision to include these verses and stories. Books that are lumped
together in one volume will generally be centered around the same biblical
theme, i.e., minor prophets, Torah books, poetry, or those found sequentially
in Scripture. There is not study material covering Psalms, Proverbs, or Song of
Songs. Following the volume order of use is suggested, as the Drill
Time review section can pull from previous lessons.
The approach is to impart knowledge through good, intentional,
and interactive discussion. Each volume contains everything needed to guide
discussion through the course. Every lesson is fully scripted to facilitate
discussion.
Each lesson is broken into 5 different areas of learning and
is designed to last a week:
Opening is a time to
prepare with a question or a reading from Psalms or Proverbs. It calls
participants into a time of scriptural study.
Drill Time functions
as both trivia and instruction time on previously covered material and other
Bible knowledge. This section provides a great way for you as a parent or
leader to assess how learning is taking place.
W.O.W. (Word
of the Week) introduces and builds Christian vocabulary. These words may be
words that will come up in that lesson’s readings or in your local church
setting.
Bible Investigation
is the meat of the Bible study lesson. Passages of Scripture are provided in
the guide to read from (in the ESV translation). Scripture is broken up into
manageable portions with discussion questions alongside the included readings,
providing students with the structure to investigate, observe, interpret, and
apply what the Scriptures say.
Scripture Memory is
self-explanatory: you end each lesson with a challenge to memorize Scripture.
Keeping a Scripture memorization chart can help the whole family see their
memorization progress.
These books are designed to be the teacher's guide but can
easily be passed around so everyone can take turns reading and leading
discussions. Students might find it helpful to have their own Bible (even if it
is a different translation) and a journal to document their thoughts and
answers during the discussion. This is truly designed to be a whole family or
group-based time with conversations tending to flow within small groups and
learning happening all together. ~Rebecca
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
