What makes Christian education different? Each aspect of Christian education should be an extension of Biblical principles. These principles should work for one common goal: to instruct and train young people to be more like Christ. In Proverbs 1:7 the Bible states, The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge . . . .
Every person must be given opportunities to accept Christ as his Saviour and build a relationship with Him. A student must know how to live life to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ for his life to be a success. These students, whether they are 5 or 17, can be the next generation of Christian leaders. If we do not take responsibility to educate them and introduce them to the Lord, then who will? Instructing is presenting knowledge. A.C.E. School of Tomorrow curriculum and program is a tool in which instruction is given. While presenting much academic knowledge, the curriculum also includes direct quotes from Scripture and directs the student in many Biblical principles and Godly character building instructions. By incorporating scripture, Biblical teachings, and 90 of the character traits of Christ, the A.C.E. curriculum continues to provide quality and true Christian education. To train implies not only the presenting of knowledge but the practicing of that knowledge. In Proverbs 22:6 the Bible reads, Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. A wise pastor once said, “Train up a child in the way he should go, follow it yourself, and he will follow you.” Our world is full of people who want to train children to their way of thinking. Whether it be advertisements, media, or peer pressure, there is a constant thrust to conform us to someone else’s standards. Training children to seek God’s wisdom to live accordingly goes against the thinking of most in our society. Source: A.C.E. Ministries Conventional educational programs take the student through a spiral of material while introducing him to new skills in sequence. Since students are grouped chronologically, they are lockstepped and receive the same material at the same time. However, students do not necessarily all have the same level of maturity as others of their chronological age, and their natural learning rates are not lockstepped with other students. The above-average student may master the skill the first time he is exposed to it, the average student may pick up part of it, and the below-average student will often grasp only a minimum amount or fail to understand it entirely. As the spiral continues, some students stay out in front while others are left behind for a season (or for good).
The A.C.E. program is designed around a new format: that of building skill upon skill. The scope and sequence ignores the concept of grade level and moves with continuous progress beginning with the first skill to be mastered. Depending on their ability and motivation levels, students may move ahead rapidly or take as long as necessary, but each student masters the material. As the student moves upward, level after level, and moves into new concepts, he is far better prepared to learn because he has mastered the skill on the previous level. He does not advance until he has mastered each concept. He is not lockstepped with his classmates but is learning individually and completely before advancing. A.C.E. implements a unique and effective system. Source: A.C.E. Ministries Schools and homeschools around the world use the A.C.E. School of Tomorrow® program in the training of their children. The A.C.E. program consists of Bible-based K–12 curriculum, student programs, and professional training. Although other publishers have marketed academic curriculum, no one has produced a life-changing character package like that of A.C.E. Children’s minds develop best in a God-centered environment of absolutes and love. They emerge with a sweet attitude and with a greater, richer concept of God and how He wants them to live.
With the goal of equipping parents and churches to educate children using an academically proven curriculum that cultivates a Biblical Worldview. A.C.E. offers a complete, self-instructional curriculum that integrates Bible truths and character values throughout all subjects and grade levels. Biblical principles and concepts are interwoven into all aspects of the program, developing critical thinking and apologetic skills, and science is taught from the Biblical perspective of creation. The curriculum presents 90 character traits of Jesus throughout the PACE material and incorporates role modelling that promotes Biblical integrity and Christlike character. Source: A.C.E. Ministries Conventional school systems fail when they force a struggling student to repeat an entire grade or advance a student without having grasped course concepts. Some of these students graduate from high school without basic grammar, math, or other academic skills.
A.C.E. School of Tomorrow® has a system that negates the need to repeat a grade or advance to more difficult material without mastering a subject. Through the FREE aceconnect Diagnostic Test online, students are tested based on what they have learned. Paper Diagnostic Test booklets are also available. Learning gaps—subject concepts the student may have missed—are documented after the student finishes testing. When weak areas are evident from the testing, the appropriate gap PACEs are prescribed to strengthen specific weaknesses. After completing the gap PACEs, the student progresses at his performance level. If he demonstrates mastery at all levels of testing, he has the ability to function at his chronological grade level. The four academic areas tested include:
When weak areas are evident from the testing, the appropriate gap PACEs are prescribed to strengthen specific weaknesses. After completing the gap PACEs, the student progresses at his performance level. If he demonstrates mastery at all levels of testing, he has the ability to function at his chronological grade level. Source: https://www.acediagnostictest.com/diagnostictest/ “How do children learn?” The answer to this question can unlock the door to achievement for your child. Accelerated Christian Education has done considerable research on the topic of how children learn; and the results, along with other educational surveys, indicate that children:
Accelerated Christian Education has developed a distinctive, individualized educational package that addresses these issues. Consider these five factors that so critically impact your child’s learning.
Children learn on an individual basis, and Accelerated Christian Education meets your child’s specific educational needs. To God be the glory—great things He has done and is doing for our children! Republished with permission. Originally published in Issue No. 2 of the 2018 A.C.E. Accelerator newsletter. |