7 Ways of Teaching the Bible to Children: Includes 25 Lessons, Plus Activities That Satisfy Different Learning Styles [Paperback]

Barbara Bruce (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1996

There are seven distinct ways of teaching and learning: verbal/linguistic, logical/mathematical, visual/spatial, body/kinesthetic, musical/rhythmic, interpersonal, and intrapersonal. In 7 Ways of Teaching the Bible to Children, Barbara Bruce uses these seven learning styles to show you how to meet the various learning needs of each child in your classroom. 

The 25 Old and New Testament lessons which are included feature warm-up exercises, scripture readings, activities, and options for tailoring the lesson to all your students' individual learning needs.  Practical advice for discovering each child's learning preferences, reproducible patterns and handouts, and a teacher training session are also included.  The Bible story lessons can be used independently or with existing class curriculum.

 

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About the Author

Barbara Bruce has worked as a Christian educator for nearly twenty years. She is the owner of “Process: CREATIVITY,” a consulting firm offering workshops in creative and critical thinking. She is the author of Teaching Children Bible Basics, 7 Ways of Teaching the Bible to Children, Standing Up Against the Odds, Start Here; Teaching and Learning With Adults, 7 Ways of Teaching the Bible to Adults, and Our Spiritual Brain.  Her most recent publication is Mental Aerobics: 75 Ways to Keep Your Brain Fit.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Abingdon Press (October 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0687020689
• ISBN-13: 978-0687020683
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #629,032 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 7 Ways of Teaching the Bible to Children, December 7, 2000

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"orca2" (iloilo city, Philippines) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 7 Ways of Teaching the Bible to Children: Includes 25 Lessons, Plus Activities That Satisfy Different Learning Styles (Paperback)

I'm a missionary educator and have found this book to be extremely helpful as a resource in sharing the basic methods of teaching to different kinds of learners so that all will be able to learn something from every lesson. Even though the book focuses on teaching the Bible to younger children, the basic concepts are easily adaptable to all kinds of subject matter and to just about any age level. It is affordable and easy to read and understand. I have found it works cross-culturally with only a minimum of contextualizing. I originally purchased this book as a supplemental resource because of the handouts printed in it, but have discovered it to be a primary resource for the teachers that I am working with, and try to give a copy to each teacher that I train. The only problem I'm having is locating a vender where I'm located. This book is well worth acquiring as a part of your teaching library - whether you are a pastor, Sunday School teacher/superintendent, V.B.S. teacher/director, or public/private school teacher. I've even used the concepts in training deacons to teach and train future deacons; as well as in providing staff development serminars for university professors.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone needs this book!, September 6, 2007

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This review is from: 7 Ways of Teaching the Bible to Children: Includes 25 Lessons, Plus Activities That Satisfy Different Learning Styles (Paperback)

This is a great book which discusses multiple intelligence theory and how you can use recent brain research on how people learn to help yourself become a fantastic teacher. Great resources and ideas, and it will help you stretch and reach those children who have seemed bored or out of touch!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 7 Ways of Teaching the Bible to Children, December 7, 2000

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"orca2" (iloilo city, Philippines) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 7 Ways of Teaching the Bible to Children: Includes 25 Lessons, Plus Activities That Satisfy Different Learning Styles (Paperback)

I'm a missionary educator and have found this book to be extremely helpful as a resource in sharing the basic methods of teaching to different kinds of learners so that all will be able to learn something from every lesson. Even though the book focuses on teaching the Bible to younger children, the basic concepts are easily adaptable to all kinds of subject matter and to just about any age level. It is affordable and easy to read and understand. I have found it works cross-culturally with only a minimum of contextualizing. I originally purchased this book as a supplemental resource because of the handouts printed in it, but have discovered it to be a primary resource for the teachers that I am working with, and try to give a copy to each teacher that I train. The only problem I'm having is locating a vender where I'm located. This book is well worth acquiring as a part of your teaching library - whether you are a pastor, Sunday School teacher/superintendent, V.B.S. teacher/director, or public/private school teacher. I've even used the concepts in training deacons to teach and train future deacons; as well as in providing staff development serminars for university professors.