Education Masters, FFCU:
If you are a Master’s Level student in FFCU (Family of Faith Christian University) studying for an MEd. in Global School Leadership and taking EDUC 5403 or EDUC 5503 then this page is for you:
EDUC 5403 Student Character, Values, and Spiritual Formation
EDUC 5503 Philosophy and Practice of Classroom Management
Required Reading
Clark, Randy. Intimacy with God. Nashville TN: Emanate Books, 2021.
Dorsch, Landen. Gears of Grace, Edmonton, Canada: Landen Dorsch, 2023.
Hogue, Rodney, Forgiveness, Abilene, TX: Rodney Hogue Ministries, 2008.
Pathak, Jay, and Dave Runyon, The Art of Neighboring: Building Genuine Relationships Right Outside Your Door. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2012.
Smith, James, K.A. You Are What You Love: The Spiritual Power of Habit. Grand Rapids, MI: Brazos Press, 2016.
Taylor, Lesley A. Unleash Your Kingdom Disciplines: 27 Keys to Nurturing Spiritual Formation. 2024.
Virkler, Mark, and Patti Virkler, 4 Keys to Hearing God’s Voice. Shippensburg, PA: Destiny Image, 2010. [Pages 13-93].
Selected chapters of these books only (PDFs available within the course):
Comer, John Mark. Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become Like Him. Do As He Did. London, UK: SPCK. 2024. [Pages x-xvii].
Liebscher, Banning. Rooted: The Hidden Places Where God Develops You. Colorado Springs, CO: WaterBrook Press, 2016. [Pages 173-205].
Bennett, Tom. (2020). Running the Room: The Teacher’s Guide to Behaviour. Ipswich, UK: John Catt Educational.
Smith, David I. (2018). On Christian Teaching: Practicing Faith in the Classroom. Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company.
Taylor, Lesley A., & Joel D. Taylor. (2024). Unleash a Kingdom Lifestyle: 27 Keys to Walking in Your God-given Identity, Fruit, and Gifts.
Taylor, Lesley A. (2022). Unleash Life: 27 Keys to Making Smart Choices. 6th ed.
Selected chapters of these books only (PDFs available within the course):
Graham, Donovan L. (2023). Teaching Redemptively: Joining Jesus’ Restoration Project in Your Classroom. 3rd ed. Colorado Springs, CO: Purposeful Design Publications. (Chapter 1, A Tale of Two Schools).
Badley, Ken, and Margaretta Patrick. (2022). The Complexities of Authority in the Classroom: Fostering Democracy for Student Learning. New York, NY: Routledge. (Preface, Chapter 1, Introduction, Chapter 2, Classroom Management: A Dialogue with Larger Social Questions).
Kohn, Alfie, No Contest: The Case Against Competition. (1986). Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin. (Chapter 1, The Number One Obsession).
Overman, Christian. (2006). Assumptions that Affect our Lives. 4th ed. New York: NY, Ablaze Pub Co. (Chapter 7, A Hebraic Education).
Silk, Danny. Culture of Honor, (2009). Shippensburg, PA: Destiny Image. (Chapter 1, A Supernatural Culture).
Van Brummelen, Harry. (2009). Walking with God in the Classroom: Christian Approaches to Teaching and Learning. 3rd ed. Colorado Springs, CO: Purposeful Design Publications. (Chapter 6, How Do We Give Leadership that Fosters Classroom Communities?).
Van Dyk, John. Letters to Lisa: Conversations with a Christian Teacher. (1997). Sioux City, IA: Dordt Press. (Chapter 1, Teaching Christianly: What is it?).
Wong, Harry K., and Rosemary T. Wong. (2018). The First Days of School. 5th ed. Mountain View, CA: Harry K. Wong Publications Inc. (Chapter 10, Why You Want a Well-Managed Classroom; Chapter 15, How to Teach Classroom Procedures; Chapter 16, How to Teach Consistency in the Classroom).
Journal Article (PDF available within the course):
Hull, John E. (2003). “Aiming for Christian Education, Settling for Christians Educating: The Christian School’s Replication of a Public School Paradigm.” Christian Scholars Review, XXXII:2, p. 203-224.
Recommended Texts
Adams, Julian C. The Kiss of the Father. Maidstone, Kent: River Publishing. 2015.
Greig, Pete. How to Hear God: A Simple Guide for Normal People. London, UK: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd. 2022.
Greig, Pete. How to Pray: A Simple Guide for Normal People. London, UK: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd. 2019.
Taylor, Lesley A. & Joel D. Taylor. Unleash a Kingdom Lifestyle: 27 Keys to Walking in Your God-given Identity, Fruit, and Gifts. 2024.
Willard, Dallas. The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life in God. London, UK: William Collins, 1998.
Dix, Paul. (2017). When the Adults Change Everything Changes: Seismic Shifts in School Behaviour. Williston, VT: Independent Thinking Press.
Backlund, Steve. (2016). The Culture of Empowerment: How to Champion People. Redding, CA: Igniting Hope Ministries.
Clark, Randy. (2013). There is More. Grand Rapids, MI: Chosen Books.
Hull, John E. (2023). Education for Hope: A Course Correction. Altona, Canada: FreisenPress..
Lemov, Doug. (2021). Teach Like a Champion 3.0. Hoboken, NJ: Jossey-Bass.
Taylor, Lesley A. (2022). Unleash a Coaching Culture: 27 Keys to Powerful Conversations Making Smart Choices. 2nd ed.
Taylor, Lesley A. (2022). Unleash Influence: 27 Keys to Leadership for (Almost) Everyone. 2nd ed.
Wong, Harry K. et al. (2018). The Classroom Management Book. 2nd ed. Mountain View, CA: Harry K. Wong Publications Inc.
(Also, John Holt and John Taylor Gatto offer thought-provoking insights into facilitating learning.)