You know practice helps. When students practice their math skills, they get better at math. When student write essays, they get better at writing. When students practice the piano, they play better.

You hear Momoko, one of your students, say, “I need more chances to practice. It’s hard for me to get good at using a Biblical perspective when I don’t get enough practice. Using a Biblical perspective takes skill. I get repeated skill practice in math, and I’m good at it.”

You think, “Practice does help. Right now, Momoko gets 2 chances to apply a Biblical perspective each semester. She’s right—she’s not getting enough of practice. Hmm.”

You ask yourself, “How can I give my students more practice in applying a Biblical perspective?”

You decide to increase the number of practice opportunities per semester from 2 to 4. Then, you’ll reassess the situation. Good.

Remember, meet your students’ learning needs. Give your students repeated practice in applying a Biblical perspective to course content.

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Teachers, to what extent does the following describe your thinking? Principals, to what extent does the following describe your teachers’ thinking?

I need more feedback. I like getting feedback about my teaching from my colleagues and principal. To help my students do a better job on applying a Biblical perspective to what they study, I need more feedback on my content, assessment, and instruction. I know that giving feedback takes time and that everyone is busy, but I could really use some help.

If the above describes your thinking or the thinking of your staff, what are 3 ways to increase feedback on student application of a Biblical perspective? Take action on one way.

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