(Sample 8 Week Lesson Plan)
Course Title:
Understanding the Five Offerings of Leviticus
Target Audience:
Bible College Students
Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of Old Testament Levitical Offerings.
- Recognize the significant connection between Levitical Offerings and God's Redemption Plan.
- Analyze Levitical Offerings of old and how they apply to the Saints of today
Course Materials:
- King James Bible
- The Five Offerings of Leviticus Study Guide by Jimmy Swaggart - Swaggart, J. (1989). The Five Offerings of Leviticus: The Cross of Christ Series. Baton Rouge, LA: World Evangelism Press. ISBN 978-1-934655-23-8
- Computer with Internet Access
Major Class Activities:
Assigned Reading/ Class Participation: Students are expected to read each week's required reading selections and watch every assigned multimedia selection. Students are also expected to actively participate in each week's learning activity be it discussion board, blogging, live chat sessions, or Wiki group collaboration. (20 Points)
Blogging Activities: Students are required to create and maintain a blog for course discussion. Blog posts and replies must demonstrate working knowledge of topics discussed, reflection, and critical thinking. (40 Points)
Wiki Project: Divided into small groups, students will collaboratively create a Wiki page highlighting one of the five Levitical Offerings. Wiki content must include descriptions of offering purpose, procedure, relation to Old Covenant, relation to New Covenant, and significance to Saints of today. Evaluation of Wiki will be based on collaboration, content, and visual appeal. (40 Points)
Course Schedule:
Week 1/ Course Overview
Introductions
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* Study Guide Introduction –
Pg 7-8
* Course Syllabus
* Blog "How To" Video
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Intro Discussion Activity
Create a Blog
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Week 2/ Whole Burnt Offering
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*Chapter 1 of Study Guide –
Pg 9-26
*Leviticus Chapter 1 in Bible
*Watch Burnt Offering Podcast
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Burnt Offering Blog Activity
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Week 3/ Meat Offering
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*Chapter 2 of Study Guide –
Pg 27-42
*Leviticus Chapter 2 in Bible
*Watch Meat Offering Podcast
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Meat Offering Blog Activity
Wiki Survey
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Week 4/ Sin Offering
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*Chapter 3 of Study Guide –
Pg 43-59
*Leviticus Chapter 4 in Bible
*Watch Sin Offering Podcast
*Wiki "How To" Video
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Sin Offering Blog Activity
Schedule Group Wiki Meetings
Mid Course Evaluation
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Week 5/ Trespass Offering
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*Chapter 4 of Study Guide –
Pg 61-77
*Leviticus Chapter 5 in Bible
*Watch Trespass Offering Podcast
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Trespass Offering Blog Activity
Initial Wiki Group Meeting
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Week 6/ Peace Offering
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*Chapter 5 of Study Guide –
Pg 79-93
*Leviticus Chapter 3 in Bible
*Watch Peace Offering Podcast
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Peace Offering Blog Activity
Wiki Group Collaboration
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Week 7/ Wiki Work Week
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Wiki Blog Activity
Wiki Group Collaboration
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Week 8/ Wikis & Wrap-up
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*Review Fellow Learner’s Wikis
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Wiki Discussion Activity
Course Evaluation
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References:
West, J. and West, M. (2009). Using
Wikis for Online Collaboration: The Power of the Read-Write Web. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
You have done an excellent job with your lesson plan! The plan is well outlined and easy to follow. I find the plan very realistic.
ReplyDeleteThe activities and assignments you have included in your plan are very engaging. This is important, as adult learners require meaningful learning experiences (West & West, 2009), which can help with growth in their current career and/or a future position. The activities you include in your lesson plan can help students to become more analytical and critical, which is a valuable element of online learning (Santos, 2011).
I have some questions concerning the lesson plan you developed.
1) What level of students is the plan designed for, undergraduate or graduate?
2) In what ways might you modify this lesson plan if you were to teach this course face-to-face?
3) What software program would you use to deliver the multimedia presentations on the readings and why?
4) Is this a course you anticipate to teach in the future?
5) How might you help students who have little to no experience working with wikis?
I too do not have formal teaching experience. I have extensive experience with educational experience in working with my church. I have provided informal and non-formal instruction to youth and adults of varying ages. My work as a volunteer and staff member in a church environment is very rewarding and has provided much growth both professionally and personally.
I have developed numerous relationships and developed knowledge that will help me in my future career. The combination of my master’s experience in developing programs in academic setting and in community environments for adult learners, in addition to all of the knowledge I have gained working with my church for the past three and a half years, is a tremendous stepping stone to my future career goals in being a higher education administrator. My experience developing and working with wikis will be valuable in my future career, as this method of technology is used not only in teaching and research, but also in administration (King & Cox, 2011).
Do you have church work experience either as a volunteer or staff member that has helped you identify talents?
King, K.P. & Cox, T.D. (2011). The professor’s guide to taming technology. Charlotte, N.C.: Information Age Publishing, Inc.
Santos, A.N.E. (2011). Blogs as a learning space: Creating text of talks. Contemporary Issues in Education Research, 4(6), 15-19.
West, J.A. & West, M.L. (2009). Using wiki’s for online collaboration. San Francisco, C.A.: Jossey-Bass.
Hello,
DeleteThank you for taking the time to read and comment on my blog! In answer to your first question regarding course level, undergrad or graduate, I see this course as an undergraduate course. Since this course primarily focuses on Biblical understanding of the sacrificial system, I think it fits best within an undergraduate program; the material is definitely foundational to understanding the Word of God, but this course would just scratch the surface. In regards to modifications for face to face instruction, I would just eliminate the podcasts because there would be no need for them when lecture/discussion time is available. As far as software for the Podcasts, I am not exactly sure what I would use, probably just YouTube presentations. I have never created a Podcast so I would have to play around with different options to find one I prefer.
What the future holds for me and the possibility of teaching a course like this, I am not sure. I would like to one day teach at a Bible College and I do find this topic fascinating; so, yes I would enjoy teaching this course in the future. In answer to your final question regarding Wiki assistance, I would probably attack this challenge similar to how Dr. Kang address this, provide several resources, arrange several opportunities for learners to learn from each other and from me, and make myself available to provide assistance. In closing, no, I do not have experience teaching or volunteering for instruction within a church setting.
Thank you very much for showing interest in my blog and engaging me in conversation! I hope I answered your questions.
Thanks again!
I am very impressed by your lesson plan. I wondered why specifically you chose the book of Leviticus? It is an interesting book of the Bible but I just wondered. Would there be a pre-requisite course since the students are expected to demonstrate knowledge of Leviticus, of blogging and of creating wikis? I also wondered if the course is for only one denomination or for all Protestant denominations.
ReplyDeleteI take it this course would be taught at a seminary college. I especially like the collaboration of students on the wikis and the required activities of the discussion board, blogging, or live chat. Since this is an accelerated course, this rally gives students a large amount of knowledge by the end of the course. They not only learn but actively participate. I also like the fact the students add information each week based on that week’s reading and study.
This course would not only teach about Leviticus but would teach students new or updated technological skills. I would believe this course could also be taught hybrid or face-to-face by utilizing a computer lab and supplementing with a course management system. The live chat sessions would be great because all of the students could ask questions of each other and of the instructor. The students could kind of bounce ideas off each other…..Great job!!
Hello,
DeleteThank you for your interest in my blog! In answer to your first question, I chose to create a lesson plan around the Levitical Offerings because I believe they are significant to understanding God's Redemption Plan, Jesus Christ and Him crucified, and this lesson was easier for me to break down into an eight week plan. With regard to a pre-req for this course, I do not believe one is necessary. This course does not attempt to address all of Leviticus, it simply takes the learner deeper into the Biblical understanding of the sacrificial system and how this system was totally fulfilled at Calvary. As far as prior knowledge needed for the technological aspects of this course, I do not believe a pre-req is necessary. All the technical components of this course are rather basic and do not require too much prior knowledge. In response to your final question, this course would be open to anyone. Considering this course is completely grounded in Biblical truths, one would only need to believe the Word of God to profit from this course.
Lastly, you mentioned the possibility of this course being used as a hybrid or face to face course, I completely agree. Being an online learner myself, I have a soft spot for this form of learning; however, I am not against instructing and learning within other learning environments.
Thank you again for your questions and comments; I enjoyed "visiting" with you!
Shandi:
ReplyDeleteI also wanted to add that I believe your lesson plan is well-outlined to allow you as the instructor to serve as more of a facilitator or guide, rather than the teacher, which is an outcome that should occur with incorporating technology into curriculum (Bullen & Janes, 2007).
Bullen, M. & Janes, D.P. (2007). Making the transition to e-learning: Strategies and issues. Hershey, PA: Information Science Publishing.
Thank you again for your added comment! I am a firm believer in facilitation over strict control in the classroom. In my opinion, learners experience more opportunities for learning within an environment they take part in controlling. We learn more when we can take part in our learning and make meaning out of our experiences.
DeleteThanks again!
Nice lesson plan. It can be very difficult to have to develop a lesson plan when you are not teaching anything. Trust me, I know, it happened to me last semester. So way to go! Also Leviticus, a difficult book because of all the chronology and old style writing. I would definitely be interested in taking a class like this to make the study more interesting. Your lesson plan is very easy to follow and I believe that anyone would be able to take your lesson plan and teach the class based on what you have given them.
ReplyDeleteHi Kelli,
DeleteThank you for your kind comments! This assignment was challenging for me; however, I found I enjoyed the challenge. Although I am not currently in a position of instruction, I would like to be someday and this assignment made that dream closer to a reality. This small taste of curriculum creation and planning motivated me all over again to obtain a position teaching. Thank you again for your comments!