Tag Archives: Principle Approach

Curriculum

Posted on August 10, 2007 by

So once again, I’m sort of at a loss here to write something I haven’t already said. This blog is all about the Biblical Principle Approach, so you can poke around the archives ad nauseum and read more than you probably ever wanted to know. The Biblical Principle Approach places the Word of God at the center of every lesson. Here it is, in my own words. What is BPA? BPA is short for Biblical … read on, my friend…

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How I home educate

Posted on August 7, 2007 by

I’m not sure what to say here, because if you read this blog at all you know exactly how I educate my kids. But I’ll try to sum it up in a nutshell. For more details, poke around in my archives. As my name indicates (and my tag line too), I use the Biblical Principle Approach. That means I view things governmentally, that is, who or what is in control. We see that all subjects … read on, my friend…

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5 don’ts of Biblical Principle Approach

Posted on July 17, 2007 by

Getting yourself ready for a new year can be exciting and more than a little daunting. In all your planning don’t forget these simple yet important ideas. Don’t get distracted by mechanics. It is very easy to get caught up in studying and 4-Ring and teaching with leading ideas and principles that we can lose sight of the bigger picture. The way the lesson is structured is less important than whether or not the child learns what … read on, my friend…

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Thoughts concerning unit studies

Posted on February 24, 2007 by

I am not crazy about the term “unit study.” I much prefer “integrated study” but it’s really just semantics, so for the sake of the search engines I will use unit study here. As I was considering again this whole idea of unit study, related to Principle Approach and most importantly to my little lambs, I had some thoughts. Unit studies can be enjoyable. They can also take over your life. If you are not … read on, my friend…

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BPA epiphany!

Posted on September 4, 2006 by

I have been using the Biblical Principle Approach for about three years now. I love it. It has changed they way I think about everything because it is not a curriculum but a philosophy of government/education. Once I made the decision three years ago to put the Bible as the source for all subjects I haven’t even looked into switching to a curriculum (which I think is pretty rare for a mother-teacher). So I have been content … read on, my friend…

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Step 4: what Biblical Principle Approach is not

Posted on June 27, 2006 by

This is an interesting topic, no? Here are some things that Mr. Rose highlights are not found in the BPA. (The scriptures I have added to demonstrate these as principles in God’s Word.) BPA is not: the teacher dominating the subject or student. But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. John 16:13 If the Holy Spirit is gentle to guide, we are to be also. encouraging adults … read on, my friend…

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step 3: 7 distinctions of Biblical Principle Approach

Posted on June 23, 2006 by

I am so glad that Mr. Rose articulated these because they are all reasons I love this method. He is so wise! I have paraphrased them here. To read them, see A Guide to American Christian Education, p. 5. Christianity and HisStory are intertwined. It is restorative of Christian scholarship (Joel 2:25). It harmonizes student and subject with Biblical truths (Eccl. 4:12). It demonstrates unity with diversity among subjects and students. It reveals Biblical origins … read on, my friend…

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Step one: Key to BPA is the heart

Posted on June 21, 2006 by

This post is on the first of 12 steps Mr. Rose recommends to renew your mind and formulate your philosophy of education. This book has done more to help me in my home educating journey than all other books combined (sans Bible) so I am really excited to do this study. If you want to join us, visit GACEstudy.  See “A Guide to American Christian Education” (GACE) p. 118 for all the steps and reading list. Step one is … read on, my friend…

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