A Child-Centered Approach Using the A.C.E. Curriculum System
(Individualized Study)
II. The student sets reasonable and appropriate GOALS, which he can be expected to achieve in a reasonable and prescribed period of time. GOALS reflect good judgment.
III. The student receives MOTIVATION through encouragement and support and achieve CONTROL through guidance and discipline in order to assimilate, use, and experience the educational material. MOTIVATION is that inner desire prompted by the concerned supervisor/ teacher. CONTROL acknowledges the necessity for discipline, guidance, and responsible leadership.
"Train up a child in the way he should go . . . " (Proverbs 22:6)
IV. The student’s learning has appropriate MEASUREMENT applied to the results. MEASUREMENT of results relates to accountability.
"For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall much be required . . . "
(Luke 12:48)
V. The student’s learning receives recognition and REWARD for its value, effort, and significance. REWARD is the proper recognition for the student’s effort.
"Reaching forth unto those things, which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 3:13-14)
The 5 Laws of Learning
I. The student is placed on a LEVEL of curriculum where he can best perform. LEVEL acknowledges that all students are different.
"So we, being many . . . Having Gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us . ."(Romans 12:5-6)
