Integrating faith into the subject of Geography: Innovation in a teaching experience

Abstract

This qualitative action research and case study design aims to improve geography teaching practice by stimulating the intellectual and creative aspects of students while promoting holistic development from a biblical perspective. The teachers involved use personal examples, testimony and values to integrate faith into teaching, with the Bible as a valuable teaching resource. The integration of faith is made complete and relevant to the curriculum, with teachers interested in personal development in this regard. The co-researcher planned and carried out 20 classroom sessions with faith integration, 4 microclasses, and 16 sessions in real classrooms, receiving feedback after each session. The co-researchers’ assessments highlight the excellent pedagogical skills of the teacher, the organization and planning of the sessions, the clear connections between biblical principles and geographical concepts, the creation of a great learning environment, the comprehensive approach to the fundamental topics, the integration of faith as a factor to improve the educational experience and a fluid and effective integration of faith. The conclusion is that the geography sessions with faith integration were effective and appreciated by the students, and the teacher training was relevant and congruent with the teaching and learning process and the resources used.

Keywords

• Faith-integrated geography teaching
• creativity
• interactive lessons
• effectiveness
• critical thinking
• teaching and learning