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3.25 of 5 stars
As God's image bearers, Christian teachers are called to reflect the character of our creative, redemptive God. Teaching Redemptively challenges te... read full description

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Feb 26, 2008
Carla rated it: 5 of 5 stars
I read this book this morning and loved it! I didn't agree with all of his points, but I did agree with is fundamental point about "Why a Christian School?" Basically, very silly/unbiblical reasons to start a Christian school, work at a Christian school, or send your kids to a Christian school include: 1. Distance from Evil Influences: To protect our kids from the sinfulness of our culture and the public school because "hello" we bring sin in with us when we come in throu More...
Jul 18, 2008
Rebekah rated it: 1 of 5 stars
The one comment that I did appreciate from the author was that students are to take responsibility for their choices. I was surprised that some of the popular secular teaching practices were being encouraged in a "christianized" way in this book. Having taught in a public school under such practices I would say that I am not in favor of giving students more choices as today is so full of choices for students that they are not taught expectations for the real world. We continue to " More...
Nov 27, 2011
Scarlett rated it: 4 of 5 stars
The principal of my school lent me this book to read around the time I started teaching there. The author describes how to teach from a Christian perspective, but in a way such that the techniques could even be used at a public or secular private school. Graham warns against an overly legalistic method of education, the kind that I (and others) had associated with Christian schools. He includes questions to ask yourself about what you are doing right/wrong, which I think would be useful to lo More...
Jun 08, 2010
Brett rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Not so good.
May 14, 2009
Seth rated it: 3 of 5 stars
I certainly do not love this book, but it presents meaningful arguments regarding what grace out to look like in any Christian school. It is a great conversation starter.
Jun 29, 2007
Eric is currently reading it
Reading for teaching credential. So far pretty interesting.
Jan 28, 2012
Sam rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Jan 27, 2012
Rachel marked it as to-read
Jan 11, 2012
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Jan 08, 2012
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Nov 09, 2011
Elizabeth marked it as to-read
Sep 11, 2011
Pat rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Aug 21, 2011
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Nov 03, 2011
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Aug 11, 2011
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Aug 07, 2011
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Aug 08, 2011
Amy rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Jul 14, 2011
Bob marked it as to-read
Jul 02, 2011
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Jun 26, 2011
Jamie rated it: 4 of 5 stars
May 31, 2011
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Dec 02, 2010
Roland rated it: 1 of 5 stars
May 21, 2010
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May 06, 2010
Rebekah rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Apr 27, 2010
Nick rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Jan 04, 2011
Steve rated it: 4 of 5 stars
May 01, 2010
Melissa rated it: 3 of 5 stars
May 11, 2010
Claire rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Jul 16, 2009
Sarah rated it: 3 of 5 stars