Today on ‘Called To Teach’ Tania speaks with Thelma Perso and Dr Graeme Cross about Gospel-Inspired teaching and learning.

They discuss why they decided to write a book on Gospel-Inspired Teaching & Learning, what is the framework surrounding Gospel-Inspired teaching, why Christian schools need to reframe their curriculum to adopt the Gospel-Inspired teaching and learning methodology, what the differences are with regular teaching curriculums vs the Gospel-Inspired curriculum, how teachers can best help students learn and thrive, why discipline in schools is important and what biblical discipline looks like, how is success measured with the Gospel-Inspired curriculum and the importance of Christian character in teachers. Plus so much more!

Bio:
Thelma Perso embarked on her journey in education as a mathematics teacher in government secondary schools in Western Australia. Over the years, she assumed various senior roles in four different government school systems, including the prestigious position of Executive Director of Curriculum for the State of Queensland. Her extensive background in education, her authorship of many books, combined with her doctoral accomplishment and role as the Chief Education Officer at Swan Christian Education Association, reflect her commitment to advancing Christian values in schools.

Graeme Cross has had a distinguished career as a teacher and school principal in the public schooling sector. His journey also led him to the independent sector, serving as the Principal of a Christian school and eventually entering the tertiary sector, contributing to Edith Cowan University (ECU), Morling College, and holding the position of Academic Dean at Vose Seminary. Graeme is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Swan Christian Education Association.