Deep Thinking
Deep thinking rooted in truth
LINCOLN EDUCATION MODEL
L E M
Deep Thinking, Self-Control, Exchange
The Lincoln Signature Educational Model
Deep Thinking
Self-Control
The inner strength to master oneself
Exchange
The wisdom to connect and communicate with all
LEM Deep Thinking
Deep thinking rooted in truth
1. Beyond Human Limits, Toward an “Absolute Standard”
Education that prizes human intellect and experience has its limit, for human thinking inevitably bends to the times and circumstances. In an age, where right and wrong blur, that limit becomes undeniable. LEM’s deep thinking is the pursuit of the truth that never changes. Anchored in God’s wisdom and unshaken by shifting tides, our students gain the insight to discern the world. This is the realm of wisdom that conventional instruction can never reach.
2. Discovering God's Heart, Not Our Own
Character built solely on human willpower will inevitably reveal its limits in times of crisis. Yet students who acknowledge their own weakness and connect to “the heart of God” do not yield, even amid hardship. Leadership shaped by deep thinking that reaches beyond the self is the true foundation of the “courageous leadership”, the kind that changes the world, embodied by Abraham Lincoln.
LEM Self-Control
Self-control empowered from above
1. Self-Control: An Impossible Task on Our Own
Modern psychology regards human willpower as a “depletable resource.” Under constant temptation and pressure, that energy runs dry — and we eventually lose the ability to control ourselves. Education that drives students to restrain themselves through relentless self-pressure leaves them feeling empty and powerless. True self-control begins with acknowledging “one’s own weakness.” Students come to recognize a deeper truth: good and evil do not merely coexist within us; rather, “we hold only the desire for good, yet lack the power to do true good, and so are inevitably drawn toward evil.” Freed from the exhausting effort to suppress the evil within their own strength, they receive a power that comes from above. This “strength” lies beyond what conventional education can produce.
2. Beyond Yourself, into the Realm of God
The impulses and turmoil of adolescence can never be governed by fragile willpower. When one attains the heart of God through “deep thinking”, a strong “self-control” capable of mastering one’s desire arises naturally. Only students with this strong self-control can become “victors within” overcoming their cravings and governing themselves in a world full of addiction and temptation.
LEM Exchange
Communication with God: the true exchange that brings harmony
1. True Exchange Stems from Communication with God
Conventional global-citizenship education preaches “love and compassion,” but for students with no source to draw that love from, it becomes just another moral demand they cannot meet. Exchange carried out while harboring evil and selfishness inevitably turns to conflict when interests collide; love springing from human willpower cannot be sustained. LEM’s exchange begins with admitting we lack the power to love our neighbor fully. Recognizing our own insufficiency, we receive boundless love through vertical communication with God and share it through horizontal harmony with others. This exchange with our neighbor, and ultimately an education connected to God, is the very essence of the change that conventional education could never achieve.
2. A Channel for the Power of God
Education connected through this life-giving exchange goes beyond the mere acquisition of nowledge; it becomes the fundamental power to practice goodness, both in the classroom and in life. It establishes an inner order that remains unshaken for a lifetime and transforms character at its very core, becoming the most powerful essence of education itself.
The LEM Mind Value System Integrated Across the Curriculum
Establishing Lincoln's signature Mind Education as the core of our school culture
Fostering global talents and tomorrow's leaders through LEM-English
LEM Mind
A unified thinking framework connecting all disciplines
- Deep Thinking → Questioning, Analysis, Reasoning
- Self-Control → Attitude, Self-Discipline, Reflection
- Exchange → Discussion, Collaboration, Sharing
LEM Roadmap
LEM-English Shapes Students
Thinking in English
Thinking in English
Self-Controlled
Self-Controlled
Globally Connected
Globally Connected
Leadership-Oriented
Leadership-Oriented
Middle School Grades 1–3 Framework
| Grade | Deep Thinking | Self-Control | Heartfelt Exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS Grade 1 | Expressing Reasoning | Expressing Emotions | Peer Discussion |
| MS Grade 2 | Structuring Arguments | Active Listening | Group Projects |
| MS Grade 3 | Comparison and Analysis | Respectful Communication | Presentation and Debates |
High School Grades 1–3 Framework
| Grade | Deep Thinking | Self-Control | Heartfelt Exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| HS Grade 1 | Logical Argumentation | Emotional Regulation | Feedback Discussions |
| HS Grade 2 | Critical Thinking | Maintaining Objectivity | Formal Debates |
| HS Grade 3 | Synthesized Thinking | Executive Communication | Global Forums |
Beyond “seeking the right answers”— cultivating “explorers who uncover the principles of the universe”
| LEM Value | Core Foucs | Learning Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Deep Thinking | Inquiry, Hypothesis, and Verification | Experimental Design Data Analysis |
| Self-Control | Accuracy, Ethics, and Safety | Lab Etiquette Research Ethics |
| Exchange | Collaborative Research and Discussion | Team Projects Academic Presentations |
Beyond “memorizing the past”—fostering “global leaders who interpret the present through history”
| LEM Value | Core Focus | Learning Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Deep Thinking | Source Analysis Contextual Understanding |
Reading Primary Sources Casual Reasoning |
| Self-Control | Unbiased Perspective Fair Interpretation |
Multiple-Perspective Analysis Objective Debates |
| Exchange | Empathy for Cultures Global Citizenship |
Model UN, Debates Historical Presentations |
