Canadian Christian Education Foundation


		A worldview is the prism through which we view life and make sense of what we see. Our worldviews are largely subconscious, just as we are rarely conscious of the air we breathe. Yet both air and worldview are critical for human life. Air sustains our bodies; our worldviews determine the way in which we interpret our world and make decisions which shape our lives and culture. The worldview of authors and publishers pervades their publications, whether they realize it or not. Our children determine their own worldviews from the subtle and more obvious clues they read between the lines of adults’ comments and of the curriculum materials they use in their schooling. The philosophy presented in secular textbooks and other curriculum materials presents a worldview that excludes God and biblical understanding of humanity and the world in which we live. Thus it is important for those of us in the Christian community to support the development of curriculum materials that present a biblical worldview for our children’s benefit.


	HOW CHRISTIAN CURRICULUM IS DEVELOPED

Creating new Christian teaching materials involves a fair bit of thought and work as well as the collaboration of a team of people with varying gifts. Typically it involves four stages of development.

Planning
First a statement of philosophy is developed regarding the Christian perspective on a particular curriculum area. Teachers in our Christian schools are surveyed to determine their needs. The planning team then examines the relevant government standards for education in that field, and curriculum materials from other publishers are examined. Finally, a scope and sequence chart is developed so that there is an intentional progression of concepts and skills that are age appropriate for the students.

Writing
Experienced educators and authors within our Christian schools are contracted to write the units of a given project.

Editing
Manuscripts are edited for their content and then reviewed by critic readers. These critic readers are subject area experts, such as professors from our Christian colleges and universities, as well as grade-level teachers. The copy is then edited a second time and the manuscripts are then proofread.

Producing
Decisions are made on the format in which the materials will be made available. Photographs and illustrations are created and selected. The layout of each page is determined. Now the whole textbook or teacher guide is ready for another proofreading, after which the project is sent to the printer for printing and binding.

The result is curriculum materials that are recognized within not only our communities, but also the broader Christian education community as top-notch curriculum materials – excellent content and lesson ideas with a clear Christian perspective, presented in a visually appealing and durable format. CSI’s products clearly reflect the commitment of those involved in producing these materials to Paul’s advice that “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men” (Colossians 3:23).

The final curriculm is published by Christian Schools International


	SAMPLE LESSONS


		CSI publishes a wide range of curriculum materials written from a clear, Christian perspective. Follow the links below to see scope and sequence and lesson samples for the following curricula: Grade School Health (K–8) Language Arts: World of Literature (Gr. 3–6) All Grades Science (K–9) Bible (JK - High School) Physical Education (JK–12)