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[T]he Ruhi Institute traces a path of service to humanity, upon which we each walk at our own pace, assisting and being assisted by others. Treading this path implies the pursuit of a twofold moral purpose: to attend to one’s own spiritual and intellectual growth and...
...contribute to the transformation of society.
Identify a few key elements as they relate to the pedagogical principles of the learning process.
...understanding of concepts, acquisition of spiritual qualities, formation of appropriate habits and attitudes, and sharpening of skills and abilities, reliance on the Word of God, participants encouraged to take charge of their own learning...
[...] The Institute decided it would take an educational approach in which study and_____are joined. It became convinced that it is through the integration of knowledge and______that capacity for service to the Cause and humanity is built.
...action...practice...
The organizing principles of the educational content of the institute process are likened to what?
It can be likened to "walking a path".
The sources of knowledge upon which the books of the Institute draw are, on the one hand, ______________ and, on the other, the accumulating experience of the worldwide Bahá’í community in furthering material and spiritual civilization.
...the teachings of the Baháʼí Faith
What are the levels of comprehension? In which way do these levels contribute to the building a new society?
- Understanding the immediate meaning;
- Concrete expression/application;
- Insights into implications.
These levels contribute to society building by helping to advance understanding of the Writings contribute to individual transformation; build our capacity for service; contribute to unity of thought; help us apply knowledge to effect change through meaningful service....
The pedagogy of the institute emerges from a few foundational concepts. What are these foundational concepts?
- The pursuit of a twofold moral purpose.
- Simultaneous engagement in study and action.
- The strengthening of capabilities.
A believer’s possibilities for service to the Cause of God and humanity are enhanced by the development of certain ___________. List a few examples of these:
...capabilities.
EXAMPLES: Teaching children classes, animating, teaching the Faith, Tutoring a group of friends
Each set of capabilities requires the acquisition of numerous skills and abilities, and it implies certain ____________ _____________, knowledge, proper ______________, and ever-deepening spiritual understanding of the Revelation of Baha’u’llah.
...spiritual qualities...attitudes...
The transforming power of the institute courses derives from the__________ ____ _____.
Word of God
What are the elements of the educational content? Why is it a critical requirement to progressively advance our understanding?
ANSWER: Its objectives, its structure, its pedagogical principles, its methodology, its central concepts, its interconnections.
Placing the Word of God at the center of the learning process builds a culture of __________________ for truth guided by the Revelation rather than personal opinion.
ANSWER: an independent search