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Explore how We Believe meets diverse learning needs using structured lessons, multiple intelligence theory, solid content, family involvement, and review opportunities. Engage students with interactive activities and varied teaching strategies for optimal retention. Access a rich activity bank for tailored instruction. Prepare lessons with music, prayer, reflections, and insightful connections to foster deeper understanding. Enhance the learning experience with media connections and social justice insights.
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Using WE BELIEVE SOME BASICS FOR THE CATECHIST
Learning Pyramid Average Retention Rate Lecture----------------------------5% Reading--------------------------10% Audio-visual---------------------20% Demonstration-------------------30% Discussion Group------------------50% Practice by Doing----------------------75% Teach Others/Immediate Use of Learning------------------------90%
How does We Believe meet these needs? • Structured lessons: • Meets learning styles • Gardner’s 8 • Solid content • Family piece • Opportunities for review
Structured Lessons • We Gather • We Believe • We Respond
Linguistic Logical-Mathematical Spacial Kinesthetic Musical Interpersonal Intrapersonal Natural Meets Students’ Learning Styles In addition, your activity bank offers even more resources to meet individual student needs.
Answer for Yourself: • How do you like to learn? • How did you learn the alphabet? To drive? • What learning styles do you use in the classroom ? • How do your students respond to different teaching strategies?
Solid Content • Catechist development • Scripture • Illustrations related to lessons/scripture • Connections to social justice • Heroes of the Faith • Liturgical connections • Media connections
Family Piece • Notify parents/guardians of content • Suggestions for home activities • Opportunity for students to carry the lesson home
Opportunities for Review • Table of contents lists all faith statements • Glossary of terms • Review/reflection at the end of each lesson • Test generator • Black line copies • Use of website: www.webelieveweb.com
Preparing the Lessons • Ambience • Use of music • Prayer setting • Introduction of faith statement • Scripture reading • Class discussion/reflection • Response • Liturgical connection
In addition: • Ideas for social teachings connections/service projects • Ideas for home discussion • Ideas for liturgical year • Discussion of saints • Reflection of meaning of lesson in cultural context.