Donovan L. GrahamSchool curriculum, learning activities--all educational pursuits--should be characterized by and should lead to a sense and experience of wholeness. (p25)
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The essence of education is wholeness. Education should be concerned with something that is bigger than the individual. This is the only way to get the most out of your efforts. Education should take into account things like social issues, personal growth, and global awareness -- all of which are important parts of helping someone grow as a person. When people feel like their education has impacted them in ways that help them become better human beings, they will be more likely to return to school or look towards continuing their education later on in life.
Source: Teaching Redemptively: Bringing Grace And Truth Into Your Classroom
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