Posted in The Principle Approach: A Summary
What are the four steps of learning incorporated in the Word Study Format?
4R-ing
Research: Searching the vocabulary of the subject being studied for its source and purpose. {Word Study Format}
Reason: Reasoning from Biblical truths and identifying them in the form of principles to the subject being studied. Reasoning builds upon truth already researched. {Process of thinking how the subject relates to God’s word and identifying Biblical principles}
Relate: Applying Biblical truth individually: {Personal application}
Record: The learner’s written record of the study and application of Biblical truth. {Notebooking/Lapbooking/etc.}
Notebooking
Notebooking is simply a written record of one’s study, “and the more detailed and exacting the record, the greater the mastery attained. {Self-Directed Study, 1997, pg. 27} This can be as unique as the individual.
“In the elementary classroom, students learn to record simple notes from the chalkboard written by the teacher in complete sentences in outline form, or from charts that summarize information and ideas. T-charts relieve the tedium of excessive writing for young students.” {The Noah Plan History and Geography Curriculum Guide, pg.100}
The Noah Plan History and Geography Curriculum Guide provides a detailed list on their recommended way to set up a notebook on page 101. I haven’t gotten that detailed yet. I’ve just gotten separate notebooks for my subjects that I’m PA’ing. Each year you add to the subject notebooks. One thing you realize when you set up notebooks is how often you repeat your subject material but in a different light. It helps you see where you've been and where you're going. Of course, the kids eventually begin to see this picture as well.
