BYU- Idaho Learning Model

This week in class we had to compare the BYU- Idaho learning model to a family. The BYU- Idaho has three parts to it that equal a successful learning experience: prepare, teach, and ponder and prove.

Preparation is essential to family. Our church counsels us constantly to be prepared. This method can be used in family by saving enough money for children, college, retirement, and incase of an emergency.  As Latter Day Saints we are counseled to have food storage. J. Reuben Clark said, “Let every head of every household see to it that he has on hand enough food and clothing, and where possible, fuel also, for at least a year ahead.” We are told constantly to BE PREPARED!

 

Teaching one another to me is what parenting and family is all about. Parents teach their children everything. It is a parent’s duty to teach their child under the covenant. Not only do parents teach their children, but the children teach their parents so much. The whole idea of family is constant learning and teaching.  L. Tom Perry said, “ Parents must resolve that teaching in the home is a most sacred and important responsibility.”

In the life of a family pondering and proving is used everyday. Parents hopefully are constantly pondering and praying for revelation on how to teach their children and rear them in the right direction. Parents have to act in order to receive revelation and be able to prove themselves.

We use parts of the learning model in our daily lives. If we continue to use it, it will bless the lives of our children and families.