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Ancient History: Adam to MessiahThe 4 Step LessonsEach lesson in this book contains four basic steps. These four steps are a cycle of instructionbased on the four learning styles identified in The 4Mat System developed by Dr. BerniceMcCarthy. Each of the four steps teaches to one of these four learning styles. This cycle oflearning is based on the fact that different individuals perceive and process experiences indifferent, preferred ways; these preferences comprise our unique learning styles. Studentsbecome comfortable with their own best ways of learning, and grow through experience withalternative modes. The chart below gives an overview of the four learning styles.Type 1Type 2Type 3Type 4A Type One learner is onewho perceives concretelyand processes by thinkingthrough an idea.Type Ones are “people”people. They learn by listeningand sharing ideasand by personalizinginformation. They need tobe personally involvedand seek commitment.They tackle problems byreflecting alone and thenbrainstorming with others.They demonstrateconcern for people. Theyexcel in viewing concretesituations from many perspectivesand modelthemselves on those theyrespect.A Type Two learner is onewho perceives abstractlyand processes activelyworking with an idea.Schools are made forthese types of learners.They are eager learnerswho think through ideas.They are thorough andindustrious, and excel intraditional learning environments.They are excellentat discerning detailsand at sequential thinking.They tackle problemsrationally and logically.They are less interestedin people than concepts.A Type Three learner isone who perceivesabstractly and processesby thinking through anidea.Ninety-five percent of theengineers tested are Type3. They excel at down-toearthproblem solving.They are common-sensepeople. They have a limitedtolerance for fuzzyideas. They experimentand tinker with things.They tackle problems byacting (often without consultingothers). Theyneed to explore, manipulate,and experiencethings to understand howthings work.A Type Four learner isone who perceives concretelyand processesactively working with anidea.These types of learnersseek to influence others.They learn by trial anderror. They are self-discoverylearners. Theythrive on challenge. Theyadapt to change and relishit. They tend to takerisks and are at ease withpeople. They perceivethings with emotions andprocess by doing. Theyneed to be able to usewhat they have learned.The most important thing to realize about learning styles is that one style is not better thananother. We all have different intellectual strengths. No one fits into a box; we are all uniqueindividuals created by God. Each of us is a combination of the four types, more or less, in oneor two categories. Studies show that seventy percent of children do NOT learn well throughthe way the schools teach—lecture/textbook/test—most students need more. The Bibleteaches that we are all different parts of the body of Christ and that one part is no betterthan another part (1 Corinthians 12:12-25).10 http://Homeschool-Books.com
Part I: How to Use This BookThe 4MAT® model consists of fourinstructional goals:1. Motivating students2. Teaching ideas and facts3. Experimenting withConcepts & Skills4. Integrating new learninginto real life.ApplicationStep 4EXCELLet them teach itto themselvesand others.MotivationStep 1EXCITECreate a reason.Motivate the studentby making the lessonmeaningful to his/her life.It addresses four styles of learners:1. Those who learn by listeningand sharing ideas2. Those who learn by conceptualizing— integratingtheir observations into what isknown,3. Those who learn by experimenting—testingtheories inpractice4. Those who learn by creating—actingand then testingtheir new experiencePractice4Mat SystemStep 3EXPANDLet them try it out.Sometimes called “messingaround.” They should dosomething with whatthey have learned.Step 2EXAMINEGive the facts.Include textfrom a Christianworld view.ConceptDevelopm entStep 4Narration.Tell back what youhave learned;share with others.CharlotteMasonStep 1Motivate thestudent by makingthe lesson interestingon his/her level—not"dumbed down."Charlotte Masonand 4Mat!The Heart of Wisdomapproach creates lessonplans using CharlotteMason methods and teachingto the four styles.Step 3Do something with what youhave learned. Copy work,dictation, adding toa nature notebookor time line.Step 2Give the facts fromliving books, nature,and humanities.Its a new creative way toorganize Charlotte Mason’sunique methods.Heart of Wisdom Publishing 11
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