Pedagogy Model
Seek, Question, Explore
From the day they are born children are on a journey of discovery and development – physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially and spiritually.
Modern education focuses on supporting and encouraging holistic, lifelong learning for each child in all areas, to enhance their participation in a rapidly changing world.
Similarly, CEIS provides a platform of discovery and learning across open-ended educational sessions. Participating students are invited, in their own way and at their own level, to:
- Seek and wonder about Christianity, including God, Jesus and the Bible
- Question and discover what Christians believe, what their own thoughts are, and why humanity desires peace, love and acceptance
- Explore their own and other responses to the Christian story of faith, hope and love
The platform of seek, question, explore is both personal and open-ended. There is no right or wrong answer, just the hope that participating students find each session a formational experience for better understanding, mutual respect and peace.
What We Do in a Lesson
CEIS offers a one-hour lesson, once per term, which is led by a team of dedicated and trained volunteers and staff. For Primary years, lessons are typically offered according to year groups (K-2, 3-4, 5-6), meaning volunteers and staff can run up to 3-4 sessions in one day depending on the division of groups. For Secondary years, currently we offer single sessions for Years 7 through to 10 based on a modified curriculum.
Lessons are planned based on a three-yearly cycle, which ensures that long-term students are consistently engaging with new material and avoiding repetition.
Each term follows a specific theme:
Term 1 – Easter Extravaganza
Term 2 – Beyond You
Term 3 – Bible Bonanza
Term 4 – Christmas Celebration