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Adopt and Adapt
You are now ready for Step 2: Adopt and Adapt
You are now ready for Step 2: Adopt and Adapt
This step connects to the "Teach" section of the S&I Objective. Review the Introduction to the Seminary Curriculum and the Adopting Curriculum training then submit the survey response to let your coordinator know you have completed this step.
Introduction to the Seminary Curriculum
Introduction to the Seminary Curriculum
Watch the video to gain a better understanding of the design and great support the seminary curriculum will be to you. As you understand the WHY behind the design of the curriculum, you will be able to use it arrive much quicker to HOW you will help your students in your study experience each day.
Adopt the Curriculum
Adopt the Curriculum
As a seminary teacher, you do not create your own lessons. The curriculum is provided for you, and each lesson is designed to include Principles of Christlike Teaching. Read through the slides to learn how to "adopt" the curriculum.
Tip: Click on the right arrow to review the 11 slides in order.
Step 2 Progress Check
Step 2 Progress Check
After watching "Introduction to the Seminary Curriculum," click on the lesson link below. In the lesson, underline the lesson purpose and the bolded truth. Then go back through the lesson, marking the elements of Christlike Teaching: focus on Jesus Christ, teach the doctrine (scriptures and words of living prohets), and places where students are invited to participate in learning.
As you explore these resources, consider why we should trust the curriculum and take special care to teach the lessons as outlined?
Adapt the Curriculum
Adapt the Curriculum
After a period of teaching and getting comfortable with adopting the curriculum, you will see how they are organized and incorporate Principles of Christlike Teaching. Then you will be ready to "adapt" the lessons for your students and your teaching situation. Read through the slides to see how the lessons can be adapted appropriately.
Tip: Click on the right arrow of the following picture to view some important guidelines in adapting the curriculum.
Let's Practice what it looks like to Adapt lessons in Appropriate ways.
Click on the following case studies. Look for evidence that the teacher adopted the curriculum lesson while also appropriately adapting it.
Watch these Examples of a Teacher Adopting the Intent of a "Lesson Scenario" in a Doctrinal Mastery Review Lesson while Adapting it to be More Relevant to his students.
This graphic can help you visualize parts of "curriculum lessons" that are usually naturally more appropriate to Adopt vs. Adapt.
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