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The noun PREDICTOR has 3 senses:

1. someone who makes predictions of the future (usually on the basis of special
knowledge)
2. information that supports a probabilistic estimate of future events
3. a computer for controlling antiaircraft fire that computes the position of an aircraft
at the instant of a shell's arrival
There are two predictors that effects to the education:
1. Teacher Integration
2. Subject Integration
Teacher Integration
The prophet Daniel was an illustrious character. He was a bright example of what
men may become when united with the God of wisdom. A brief account of the life of this
holy man of God is left on record for the encouragement of those who should afterward be
called to endure trial and temptation.True education does not ignore the values of scientific
knowledge or literary acquirements; but above information it values power; above power;
goodness; above intellectual acquirements, character. The world does not much need men of
great intellect as noble character. It needs men whom ability is controlled by steadfast
principle.
Through Christ had been communicated every ray of divine light that had ever
reached our fallen world. It was He who had spoken through everyone that throughout the
ages had declared Gods word to man. Of Him all the excellences manifest in the earths
greatest and noblest souls were reflections. The purity and beneficence of Joseph, the faith
and meekness and long-suffering of Moses, the steadfastness of Elisha, the noble integrity
and firmness of Daniel, the ardor and self-sacrifice of Paul, the mental and spiritual power
manifest in all these men, and in all others who had ever dwelt on the earth, were but gleams
from the shining of His glory. In Him was found the perfect ideal
Subject Integration
Ellen White never intended that the Bible should be just another subject in the curriculum. It
was to predominate and infuse all other subjects. The Holy Scriptures are the perfect standard
of the truth, and as such should be given the highest place in education. For a school to
become infused by Gods Spirit so there will be a complete integration of learning, faith, and
practice requires teachers who put spiritual priorities first and are sensitive to the leading of
the Holy Spirit.
When we talk about integration in education, we can not separate it with the curriculum.
What is the curriculum?
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A board definition of curriculum : Curriculum includes what is taught by any experience that
can be infuenced by the school.
There are three types of curriculum :
Formal Curriculum : what is commonly taught in classes tha are normally a part of
elementary, secondary, or higher education programs
Informal curriculum : What is taught through learning experiences that are not part of formal
courses.
Hidden curriculum : What is taught unintentionally through either the formal or informal
curriculum. Sometimes the hidden curriculum influences students more than what teachers
intend to convey.
The difference between the informal and the hidden curriculum is often just a matter of
awareness.
There are some selected examples from the informal or the hidden curriculum

Methods of grading
Selecting procedure that does not require students to compete with one another, but
rather strive to reach attainable goal, increases the probability that they will progress
further, help one another, and develop more positive attitudes toward the school
education
School programs
Is the objective of your school programs merely to entertain? Do they have spiritual
objectives, or do they simply keep the students occupied? When they do satisfy a
more serious purpose, such as in student talent productions, is the accent on
excellence and enrichment or on human vanity and vainglory?
The hidden curriculum in Secular Textbooks
Theism, the Godward orientation of a life, perceives the unseen dimension of realy,
the supernatural, and seek examples of God at work in His world. Humanism, the
opposite of this deals only with the seen, the natural dimension, concentrating on man
at work in his world. It is the Christians teacher central task to develop and maintain
a theistic approach to his subject, and to help the student comprehend the deeper
levels of reality.
Playground activities
Teacher should investigate and implement wholesome activities that encourage
cooperation and the other positive attitudes.
Field trips
Sometimes teachers do not think of field trips as related to Bible principles.
Consequently, many children do not have a serious understanding of the result of sin.

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One very effective field trip is to take young people to see an inner-city mission
where drunks and other types of individuals come when they are really down and out.
The intercom
Actually, poor audio sound can raise anxiety and frustration levels, contributing to
actions that support negative attitudes and value.
Background music and stories in the classroom
An intercom or background music can be asset in the classroom. One teachers play
bible stories, thus developing moral values while students are doing arts or crafts. The
noise level in the classroom thus reduced, and while the students are involved in this
positive experiences, they are less likely to resort to negative behaviour that might
result from boredom.
Bulletin boards and pictures
Every pictures has a message. Select pictures to illustrate an objective, to convey a
message about helpfulness, or to evoke interest in a doctrine communicated by the
picture.
The library and outside reading
Children love to read stories and experience vicariously the victories and positive
deeds of the person they reading about. Students can also realize that if this person
could overcome a handicap or difficulty perhaps there is also hope for them to
overcome.
Dress code
Teacher should discuss openly the way certain people have dressed and how such
styles communicate what kinds of people they are.
School rules
Rules should be simple and few, and easily understood. Make that each person
understands them and that, once developed and accepted, the rules are enforced until
there is a systematic way of changing them. When a student learns he cannot change a
reasonable rule, he will usually adjust to it. The rules must be reasonable and
administratively viable, but they must also be spiritual.
ILFP in the formal curriculum
ILFP in mathemathics
Developing an appreciation of the order and structure of nature through
observing geometric and other mathemathical concepts illustrated in the
universe ;
Relating simple concepts of probability to the theory of the origin of life as
taught by evolution
ILFP in Science
Emphasize that through the study of Science we learn about Gods creation
and the laws by which nature is governed;

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Relate principles of science to health. Help students to understand the

scientific basis for the Christians healthful life style.
IFLP in the Language Arts
Help students develop criteria for selecting good material for reading,
listening, or viewing. Study of the Bible can greatly aid in this search;
Select meaningful topics for writing assignments. Have students write simple
poetry or prose descriptions of objects that show beauty in nature or design.
They can also write about events that show how their parents or other
Christian have helped them;
Have students rewrite Bible stories in modern language or use a contemporary
setting to restate a story and teach the same lesson the Bible author intended.
ILFP in Art, Music, and Crafts
Study the historical influence of religion on art and music;
Make appropriate use of the arts in formal and informal worship settings.
ILFP in History and Social Sciences
Identifying the geographic locations of mission programs and chruch
institutions;
Showing how specific historical envents fulfill Bible prophecy.

Lesson presentation

Planning the first two week

The first two weeks of school are critical to the success of the entire school year.
Spricks guidelines for the first two weeks of school include the following seven steps
:
1. List all types of classroom activities
2. For each activity, imagine how you would like students to behave.
3. Design classroom rules
4. Design consequences for severe misbehavior
5. Design a grading system that encourages motivation and participation
6. Design routines for assigning and collecting in-class assignments and homework
7. Prepare activities for the first day of class.
Cooperative learning
Example : Jesus Christ often worked with groups. He sent the disciples out two-bytwo. Paul also often worked with a team in his missionart endeavours.
Teaching social skills

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Apply IFVL as a Teacher

The integration wherein biblical principles as practice in the life of the school
administrators, faculty and staff. No part of our conduct escapes observation. We cannot
hide our ways from the Most High. . . . Every act, every word, every thought, is as distinctly
marked as though there were only one person in the whole world, and the attention of heaven
were centered upon him. (PP 217, 218.)
IFVL in teachers lifestyle:

Spiritual
Only as we daily talk to God in prayer and listen to His voice can we hope to
live the life that is hidden with Christ in God (Col. 3:3)

Sabbathkeeping (Eze. 20:12)

Dress
The purpose of Christian dress is:to protect the people of God from the
corrupting influence of the world, as well as to promote physical and moral health.
The dress should be :avoid gaudy display and profuse ornamentation, fads and
extreme fashions, particularly those transgressing the laws of modesty, and that our
clothing should be, when possible, of good quality, of becoming colors, and suited
for service rather than display. Our attire should be characterized by modesty,
beauty, grace, and appropriateness of natural simplicity. To dress
plainly,abstaining from display of jewelry and ornaments of every kind, is in keeping
with our faith. and.....We should avoid the use of cosmetics not in keeping
with good taste and the principles of Christian modesty. (1 Tim. 2:9).

Health
Our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 6:19).Both mental and
spiritual vigor are in great degree dependent upon physical strength and activity;

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whatever promotes physical health promotes the development of a strong mind and a
well-balanced character. For this reason, we live intelligently in accordance with
health principles of physical exercise, respiration, sunshine, pure air, use of water,
sleep and rest. By conviction we choose to eat healthfully, wear suitable
clothing,practice cleanliness, engage in proper recreation, and freely choose to follow
the principles of health, self-control, and wholesome diet.Therefore we abstain from
all forms of alcohol, tobacco, and addictive drugs. We strive to preserve our physical
and psychological balance by avoiding any excess.

Media, recreation and Entertainment

Like our bodies, our inner beings need wholesome nourishment for renewal and
strengthening (2 Cor. 4:6). Our minds are the measure of our persons.Food for our
minds is of the utmost importance in developing character and in carrying out our
lifes purposes. For this reason we should carefully evaluate our mental habits. What
we choose to read, hear, and watch, whether by book or magazine, radio or television,
the Internet, or other modern media shapes and impacts our character.
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest,
whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are
lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, if there be any virtue, and if there
be any praise, think on these things.

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