Discussion about teaching methods and idea either biblical or in general.
We, Christians, sometimes fail to do the things Jesus taught us to do. I’m talking about basic teachings like resolving conflict by talking privately to a brother or sister before allowing it to go any further. Remember this passage of scripture? Matthew 18:15-17 15 “If your brother sins, go and show him his fault in private; if he listens to you, you have won your brother. 16 “But if he does not listen to you,…
Teacher, you pour your heart into preparing and delivering your lessons. Are you sure your learners even understand the words you are using? I recently posted an article about The Seven Laws of Teaching by John Milton Gregory. Gregory’s third law, The Law of the Language, says “The language used as medium between teacher and learner must be common to both. Use words understood in the same way by the pupils and you – language…
I highly recommend Bible class teachers read The Seven Laws of Teaching by John Milton Gregory. It was published in 1884 as an instruction manual for Sunday school teachers. The basis for the book is the concept that teaching has “natural laws which are as fixed as the laws of circling planets or growing organisms.” Therefore, Gregory argues, if these simple laws are adhered to, knowledge must be communicated. Even though this book was first…
Challenging problems are one of a teacher’s best tools to spur student learning. You have many options for creating problem solving opportunities for your students such as using projects, case studies, fictional scenarios, and role plays. The goal is to create a learning activity that encourages your students to apply what they have learned and equally important, to identify where they lack understanding and skills. For eighteen years, I was a quality management consultant and…
This summer, I was scheduled to lead a Bible teacher’s workshop in Louisville, Kentucky at a local church. However, as with almost everyone’s plans in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic forced us to do things differently. We rescheduled the workshop for next spring and we’ll meet via Zoom. So now I have more time to work on my material! My contact at the church requested that the workshop include discussion on how to motivate teachers, parents,…