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Dr. Rachel F. Pickett, Dr. April Folgert, and Dr. Wendy Goldbach discuss the importance of integrating faith into psychology, nursing, and occupational therapy education. The session explores various methods and assignments that encourage students to connect their faith with their academic studies.
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Faith & Learning in The disciplines Dr. Rachel F. Pickett, PhD- Psychology; Dr. April Folgert, PhD, RN, FNP- Nursing; Dr. Wendy Goldbach, OTD, MEd, OTR, CHT- Occupational Therapy
Dr. Wendy Goldbach, OTD, MEd, OTR, CHT Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
Introduction • Welcome and opening prayer • Prayer requests? • Scripture and devotion Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Philippians 2:4 • http://youtu.be/ihnzFH2L818
Make the Connection- Course Content • First day of class link to CUW Theme scripture • Connect scripture to your lessons • Bias • Ethics • Humility • Forgiveness • Equality • Caring for others; “the least of these” • Use your Bible…or Google it!
Make the Connection- Students • Be an encourager • Our students like to know that we understand • Provide scriptural support about God’s faithfulness • Our students want to know we are human • Share stories about our doubts and challenges • Our students derive peace from our model of faith • Give them examples of leaning on God • Pray for your students
Authenticity • Don’t try to be someone you are not • Examine your own faith • Ask God for help • Be willing to be vulnerable
Methods • YouTube or GodTube videos • http://youtu.be/ZGJ4OD4UVPI • Music Videos • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_KXsMCJgBQ • Devotions • Collect them • Ask others to share • Students will send!
Be Intentional • Keep a file of devotions, scriptures, videos • Spend the necessary time in preparation • Be consistent • When appropriate link to rubric • Example: OT Service reflection assignment
Rachel F. Pickett, PhD Assistant Professor of Psychology
CUW’s Mission • Concordia University Wisconsin is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body, and spirit for service to Christ in the church and the world.
Psychology Program Mission • Encourage students to serve others within the context of Christian faith • Appreciation for the magnificence of God viewed through human diversity
LA 105 Freshman Seminar • War Child by Emmanuel Jal • Weekly discussions • Regular reaction papers • Final exam paper • Focus on faith
PSY 460 Counseling Skills • Weekly role plays & journals • Emphasis on serving others in the context of Christian faith • Final personal reflection paper • Emphasis on integration of faith in personal counseling style • Awareness of how faith shapes our values and interactions with clients
PSY 222 Adolescent Development • Actual client case study • Extended in class group activity • Integration of chapter concepts • Integration of semester concepts • Formulize a treatment plan from a Christian counseling perspective
Dr. April L. Folgert, PhD, RN, FNP Associate Professor, Director – Traditional Undergraduate Nursing Program
Know Thine Own Faith • Reflect • Convict • Articulate Image source: http://www.wjtv.com/category/262562/faith-in-focus
Know Thine Own Self • Style • Uniqueness • Place in Humanity Image source: http://www.thepostmodernpastor.com
Integrate • Faith • Self • Content • Context Image source: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/allergicpagan /2013/11/07/naming-the-whirlwind-speaking-of-god/
Faith and Learning Assignments • Hahenberg (2010) • Evidence-Based Research Course Content (research) Faith Content
Faith and Learning Assignments • Hahenberg (2010) • Evidence-Based Research Faith Content Course Content (research)
Faith and Learning Assignments Faith Content • Hahenberg (2010) • Evidence-Based Research Faith and Learning
Utilize resources • God, scripture, YouTube, CUW mission, devotions, books, course content • Connect with and encourage students • Be authentic • Be intentional • Design assignments • Reflection papers, essays, role-playing, weekly discussions, case studies Thank You Dr. Rachel F. Pickett, PhD- Psychology; Dr. April Folgert, PhD, RN, FNP- Nursing; Dr. Wendy Goldbach, OTD, MEd, OTR, CHT- Occupational Therapy