Example of a Curriculum Plan

Student Expectations

The purpose of the Living Victorious Classes is to instill in the student how to be an overcomer in all aspects of life so, that they can live the life that Christ has intended for them by equipping them with biblical text and an example from the Apostle Paul.

The purpose of the Living Victorious Classes can be understood in the acronym V.I.C.T.O.R:

Victorious living by the Word of God

Instill in the students that being victorious and resilient can be achieved

Choosing texts and course materials that will help the students glorify Christ by being victorious in life

Teaching the students real and biblical characters such as the Apostle Paul

Orally and visually instruct the students the teachings of biblically based resiliency

Responsibility to the students in sharing my own testimony and demonstrating resiliency in my own life

Exposures and Experiences

To teach the students resiliency and how to overcome adversity in their lives, as their teacher I find that it will be very helpful to first share why these courses are important to me and to the church.

1.      Share my testimony of how I overcome many cognitive issues of my own that was caused by a traumatic brain injury incurred by a blast injury in Iraq.

2.      Share the experiences of the Apostle Paul (1 Corinthians 4:11; 2 Corinthians 11:23-33; 12:7-10; Philippians 4:11-13)

·         Paul knew how it felt to be hungry and homeless

·         Paul knew what it felt like to be rejected by his own people

·         Paul knew what it felt like to be beaten down and near death

·         Paul knew what it felt like to live with a “thorn in the flesh” BUT,

·         Paul learn to be content, to live by the grace of God and Christ’s

3.      Why resiliency and living biblically victorious is important:

·         Christ tells us that there will be tribulations in this life and that we are to be courageous because He overcome thus, allowing us to overcome (John 16:33). The messages to the churches are also great examples.

·         Adversity in life often stems from circumstances such as marital problems, loss of a loved one, loss of a job, being overlooked for a promotion, traumatic events, etc.

·         Adversity often causes depression which has the symptoms of hopelessness, despair, and anger (psychcentral.org).

·         Many people that suffer from depression also suffer from anxiety which has the symptoms of fear, worry, panic, and anxiousness (psychcentral.org).

·         At some point all people will people will be affected with adversity, but not all people will be suffer the adverse effects of depression and anxiety.

·         It is estimated that 25-30% of people suffer from either depression and/anxiety.

·         Learning to be resilience is important because it helps Christians to become better Christ Followers

Events and Processes

The educator will use the Me, We, God, You, We approach to teaching. As stated, I will first share my testimony. I will ask the students if they have experienced any type of adversity. Turn to the Scripture, share with them what Christ said about tribulation and demonstrate what Paul suffered in his ministry. Demonstrate how adversity and resiliency applies to them (you). Finally, discuss how they could share these “truths” with others as it will help to build a stronger Kingdom on earth (The Church); a stronger Kingdom on earth is better disciples and disciple makers!

It is important that all aspects for this course is set up for the student to learn. The educator must coordinate with the facilitator (pastor) to make sure that the facility is still available on the date(s) set. The educator must also ensure that the facilitator is reminding his congregation about the course and placing a sign up roster where they can sign up. The educator must also ensure that all of the materials are written, printed out, and print out enough for each student that will be there.

Methods and Materials

Learning resiliency and to be victorious cannot just be taught with just a chalk board, projector, and handouts! It takes individual and team building exercises, self-reflection, and goal setting.

Classroom time will consist of:

·         Handouts of the material that will be covered

·         Highlights of the material will be projected

·         The educator will thoroughly cover the material so that the students grasp the material and ask plenty of questions throughout the presentations

Other than classroom time the following events will take place:

·         Individuals will do building exercises to test their mental and physical ability

·         Teams will be made to do exercises to test their abilities as a team

·         Day one homework assignment will consist of self-reflection of how the individuals usually react in particular situations and ask them to write down how they envision how they would rather react in those same situations

·         Day three assignment will consist of setting goals. Where would you like to be in one year, two years, and five years?

Scope and Sequence

The following will be the agenda that will take place during the four day course that is planned at this point:

 

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
Class Introduction/ Pass Out Materials	Individual and team building exercises	Discuss depression and anxiety statistics	Ask the students if they want to share their goals and discuss the Race of Life and the Crown of Life
Share My Testimony	Talk about how Christ warned of tribulations	Discuss how adversity often leads to depression/anxiety	Discuss how Paul learned to be content, lean on God’s grace, and Christ’s strength
Lunch Break	Lunch Break	Lunch Break	Lunch Break
Discuss how our reactions affect us and others	Paul’s Tribulations	Discuss Goal Setting	Discuss the (We)! How if everyone shared this material and others gained this insight we could build a stronger Kingdom
Assign homework of reflection on their actions	How important it is to be an overcomer and be resilient	Assign homework of setting goals	Answer final questions.

 

***Notes***

Monday: We must be careful to how we react to adversity because whether we like it or not others are watching.

Tuesday: Scripture- John 16:33; 1 Corinthians 4:11; 2 Corinthians 11:23-33; 12:7-10; and briefly review what Christ said to the seven churches (To him who overcomes will give…) Revelation 2:7; 2:11; 2:17; 2:26; 3:5; 3:12; and 3:21

Friday: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10; Philippians 4:11-13 (Paul’s resiliency); Stronger and more resilient disciples would be able to build a stronger Kingdom (Peter restored John 21:15-19; Mark 16:15-18)