Mosaic Teaching

bee clipartMosaic Teaching is a concept of instruction that entails a compilations of knowledge, information and messages in various formats and modalities to create a Mosaic Learning experience.

This concept is based on using all the tools, information and resources to create a dynamic, multi-layer, composite lesson that can be shared as an interactive experience. The experience encompasses the dynamic of how God communicates with us as individuals and illustrates how He is interacting with us all the time. This conception of individual parts (tiles) to conceive a universal message (mosaic image) is like using proven concepts (tiles) in a new dynamic presentation (mosaic image) to communicate with those who wish to engage.

Mosaic Teaching Concept examples:

  • In a multi-person discussion/podcast there is a topic introduced. Each person brings to the table their experiences, knowledge and perspective to provides a relatively full-picture of that topic. This group participation highlights the input of the individual as a contributor, yet all together it communicates the topic of discussion more fully. Each piece of tile is a piece of art in itself, yet when combined with other tiles a bigger design is revealed. 
  • God used various characters and their experiences to express His messages. There were various people who wrote about these characters and experiences composed through the 66 books to make up The Bible: The Message. Each book is a creative and expressive message of God (tile), but the books when combined create a living, relevant and priceless design (mosaic) that is timeless and just as relevant  today as when it was written.
  • Honey bees collect nectar from flowers (experience, learning, observation, revelation), transport it back to the hive, process the nectar and deposit it into honeycomb. The bees are working together, each one contributing in the creation of a single cell (tile) yet together, their efforts create a honeycomb that is representative of their coordinated effort (Mosaic). (Interesting: There are 66 books in the Bible and 66 references of bees/honey/honeycomb in the Bible)

Orchestrated by the host/the prophet/queen bee, the efforts are shared to gather up the information/peices of the message/the nectar is brought back for compilation of the tiles for a finished mosaic. Where one "tile" may not spark a flame, another may ignite the message to see the "big picture" for a broad audience. In Mosaic Teaching, we communicate the topics as well as learning processes and skills. Rather than being overwhelmed by the dynamic of the world, we use the dynamic of the mosaic to focus our sights on the beauty and the depth of experiencing God's Kingdom. Our goal is to focus on "The Message," on engaging and experiencing God in all we do, see, hear and communicate in our daily lives.

Format

SUPPORTIVE CONTENT TO THE TOPIC

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Format is serving as a template/outline/suggestion for content but also is used to portray "How God Speaks."

Topic is serving as the message focus of the lesson/course but also to portray "What He is Speaking."

Objective is to not get too comfortable in learning, but to get interactive in experiencing spiritual realm communication. (No Barney-cles on our boat). The means are not unfamiliar, yet we are taking what is known and putting them together for a greater dynamic learning experience. The concept is the same as the podcast, retreats, the school but just compiled and presented in a different way.

Mosaic Masterpiece

  • Topic/Theme: The Mosaic is the image/message we are intenting to outline and create. For example, we are going to create a Mosaic (Topic) of The Mona Lisa. Time to gather the Tiles/materials to have a working palet for the artist.
    • Team/worker bee's - receive the topic/idea of the Mosaic, and then gather the nectar/contribution/Tiles to the palet for the artist to select and configure. The artist renders the Mosaic from selected materials/nectar in full, in part or edited to fit the design and theme. Not all content has to be created and produced by one individual. Content can be original to each respective individual, or a collection from other sources (examples below). 

Tile Elements

  • Content: Foundational content explaining the topic, objectives and message. Supporting content to expand the topic/tiles. This could include worker bees commentatary, found inspirations/writings, or discussion of experiences Mexican Tileorknowledge acquired.
  • Media: Tile element - to include embeded video or audio. Podcast, documentaries, movies, music, etc. that show, relative to the topic. To point out that God uses media to speak through other people, other forms of production including entertainment to speak.
  • Biblical: References from the Bible that pertain to the topic, a story or elements from the Bible to connect with The Word of God.
  • Definitions: Define keywords to encourage context, clarity and conceptual cohearance. 
  • Positive/Negative: Draw out the details of the concepts or create an example to balance the perception, thinking and possibilities. This prevents only focusing on the negative aspects of "things" and learn to see the positive and vice versa. Along the concept of "all for His good," reclaiming or redefining what we hold on to as negative and assist in learning discernment and mindset awareness.
  • Like: Analogy, parable, testimonial to relatate to others, experiences, possiblilities and heart connection.
  • Reflections/Imaginings: Ask questions and provoke reflection in thought, experience and encourage to search out a matter. Suggestive of journaling or taking notes, imagining a desired outcome or recalling circumstances.
  • Dreams and Visions: Give examples of dreams and visions that pertain to the topic. Discussion on interpretation and language. Encourage to keep Dream Journal >>Link to Podcast, Dream Journal, MP.com, etc.
  • Science: Science is beginning to align with Biblical and Spiritual concepts. Non-faith based scientists are discovering spiritual concepts, and have concluded some/partial of what God has spoken. There is Gods voice within even the worldly systems and those who do not believe. We also have more scientists who are converting because of what Quantum studies (physics, mechanics, etc.) have revealed, as well as faith-based scientists who are outright making the connections from science to spiritual operations. 
  • Prayer/Declarations/Our Speak: Communication involves more than just listenting, more than just speaking. It is the exchange between two or more people in various ways. Emphasize the importance and the power of our voice, how we speak and communicate.