An out-of-class essay assignment asked this question: What were the qualities of the most memorable teacher who encouraged you to teach? 10 Traits of Impactful Christian Teachers. Good teachers and mentors are not all cut from the same mold; God makes use of people of more than one temperament. After logging in you can close it and return to this page. Thus, it is necessary to examine these qualities using a recognized framework and to summarize the previous literature on this topic. in, How to Show Real Love to the Kids (even when they’re acting unloveable), Total Truth: Liberating Christianity from its Cultural Captivity, Life, Liberty and Censorship? One way to do that is by pursuing excellence in all you do. Compassion Listen to this episode to find out the different forms this mission takes in public schools vs. Christian schools. But this struggle should look a whole lot different for Christians than it does for non-Christians. Prayer & our relationship with God are the most important keys to everything in our life, including our work in the classroom. 5. 3. As a Christian teacher, your mission as a teacher needs to go beyond just teaching academics. About getting to know His voice so that we can hear & distinguish it in our daily lives and follow His leading. But as things get busy, it’s easy to let our time with God slide. These good teachers are vitally important. The virtues, or, what comes to the same thing, the qualities and characteristics of a good teacher are: Gravity, Silence, Humility, Prudence, Wisdom, Patience, Reserve, Gentleness, Zeal, Vigilance, Piety, and Generosity. QUALITIES OF A 'GOOD' TEACHER We begin with the following premises : 1) Good teachers are made, not born. I am a christian and these 10 tips are very helpful in how I hope to answer some of the questions. May more people hold onto God’s Word as Truth. Bill Holland from Olympia, WA on June 03, 2012: Bravo! – James 4:6. Imagine the power of your testimony – how attractive the Gospel would appear to your students, parents, & colleagues – if your actions were always full of love, if heart was overflowing with joy, if you had peace amidst the chaos, if you consistently demonstrated patience, if you were kind and good, had great faith, had the humility of meekness, and consistently practiced self-control. In fact, most of my end-of-quarter reviews said I was “too arrogant.” I think part of this may stem from the fact that I am young (mid-twenties) and afraid of getting too “buddy-buddy” with the students for fear of losing their respect, but the students still seem to have fun in class. But what good will that do once they’re out of our classroom. This is wonderful, Linda! I mention it because of the ‘Thinking Biblically’ part of your article. Their communion fosters appreciation of the various charisms and vocations that build up a genuine school community and strengthen scholastic solidarity. 2. Love your passion for Christ and to be a tool in God’s hand in helping the young ones to be who God made them to be from the foundation of the world. For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. These teachings are Spirit inspired. We strive to help them grow in character and wisdom and experience the greatest joy when we see Christ work directly in their hearts. Such a man will be able to help those who come to him by removing their … 4. Would I be honoring God by working at a secular organization? So the first step is to humble ourselves before God in prayer. But we can’t cultivate them on our own. God bless you! But this is more than a ritual. Good teachers can make a world of difference on a child from any age. We all know that a close relationship with God requires spending time reading His Word, praying, and thinking about His truths. You can date someone from your friend group and maintain your friendships with the rest of the group. I am going to strive to help them build a great foundation in Christ. The quality of its citizens depends- not exclusively but in critical measure-upon the quality of their education. Listen to this episode to discover 5 keys to releasing fear & stress and trusting God instead. And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ. In this episode, we discuss specific ways we can encourage and edify both our students and our colleagues. The love that God has given me a gift to teach children. “God, I don’t know how to speak about You without strong-arming my students. Teachers, both religious and lay, together with parents and school-board members, are to work as a team for the school's common good. Informed – In addition to achieving (and maintaining) mastery of their own subject matter, great teachers stay informed on the latest educational and technological trends. You aren’t a Christian wearing historian’s clothing, or a historian wearing Christian’s clothing — you are a Christian historian. If you enjoyed these episodes, you can help spread the word by telling your friends & colleagues and by leaving a review of the Podcast. In this easy-to-read book, you’ll discover how to teach with excellence, balance, and the joy of the Lord – even when things are crazy.Find out more about Take Heart & Teach. All good teachers are intellectually curious and naturally driven by their interests in keeping abreast of changes in their fields. Please continue in this good work. Consider the judgment on your teaching that you mentioned — the judgment that you’re arrogant. – Phil. We can teach in our own power, but we’ll only accomplish so much. But it could be an amazing year. It actually means “to make someone more determined, hopeful, or confident.” Are our words and actions making our students more determined to do their best, more hopeful about their own growth, and more confident about what they can accomplish? Good teachers and mentors are not all cut from the same mold; God makes use of people of more than one temperament. Love is the most powerful force on earth and the one that can make the biggest difference in your students’ hearts. Being able to engage students with humor, creative lessons and a strong classroom presence is an important part of what makes someone a good … Click here to join now. What I want to know is, how do you do it? A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil. Wow! Think about your schooling, do you remember a particular teacher who believed in you, inspired you, helped you, and made you confident that you could succeed? It’s easy to react to the hatred and division and injustice around us; it’s harder to respond. If we want to have the biggest impact as Christian teachers, we must… 1. Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing. 2) No matter how effective you are as a teacher, you can become a better teacher. You must desire to serve your students for their sake — rather than because of your own need to be sought as a wise mentor. This is way easier said than done, but I think too often we write it off as impossible. If a person can develop just a few of these he can become a Great Teacher. My responses aren’t as perfect as his; my students don’t really pop in that often; and when they do, their questions are more diffuse. What I want to know is, how do you do it? You don’t have to know how He is using you right now; you don’t have to know how He plans to use you in the future. (There is no gene for good teaching !) Thankss Linda, it is a great help.. for a new Christian Living Education Teacher like me,, Godbless. It’s His Gospel that changes hearts, that’s the impact we want! Having the ideas organized and understanding how they interrelate is also necessary. What makes discernment especially difficult is that you might come across this way because of something you are learning to do right but haven’t quite mastered, like finding the mean between the error of being “buddies” and the error of being stand-offish. It certainly won't be religious education as normal. Copyright 2005 Professor Theophilus. I thought I’d have something to add to this but you’ve done a thorough job! These are traits that are essential to the Christian life, qualities we could certainly use an extra dose of in our teaching. I'm here to provide practical advice and Biblical encouragement so you'll have the confidence and perspective to not only inspire your students but reach their hearts as well. Morality is something that a good religious leader should try to cultivate and develop within him.Honesty 1 https://www.google.com/#q=morality+definition 4 Honesty is being sincere, truthful, trustworthy, honourable, fair, genuine, and loyal with the community a leader often engages with. In this episode, we discuss 3 keys to viewing real-life issues from a Biblical perspective. I know I'm not as wise as Theophilus and some other Christian teachers I know, but I yearn to be. If we want real, lasting impact, that has to come from Him. Click here to sign up to be notified by email about each new episode. – Luke 6:45Explore these concepts in more depth with us in Take Heart and Teach. Thank you for this article! You must remember that if you are obedient, God uses you whether you can see how He is using you or not. Listen to this episode to learn 7 keys to displaying genuine humility. In this episode, we discuss in detail the two dangers that attempt to derail our pursuit of excellence. To the fallow mind, a planter of seeds. I’ll start at the end. The qualities are an addendum to the already existing qualities of teachers in general. He teaches government and philosophy at the University of Texas, Austin. Thank you for letting you put of this article. In the wake of the recent election, America is more divided than ever. And that difference should provide a stark contrast and example – something nonbelieving students and colleagues will notice – something they will want. Here is the obvious part. For this reason, a good teacher works towards making the school a better place for everyone. Parents, coaches, employees, in short, anyone who needs to convey information to another can benefit from developing these qualities. Frankly, it doesn’t usually happen to me. We have a limited capacity that will only expand as we choose to be curious about racial inequality, rather than assuming we get it. I have an innate desire to seek out other people’s approval, and while this can translate to respecting others in a good way, it is also a dangerous trait. The informed teacher is also more adaptable, and quick to respond to the changing needs of their students. It helps me get up the next day and push through with joy. Great Teachers Are Humble. There IS absolute truth. Maybe it is on our own, but it’s not with God. I really felt relieved going through these 10 points for a good christian teacher. – James 1:5, Related Article: “12 Creative Ways to Have Devotions“. Of course, this knowledge is more than simply the terms, facts, and concepts. Encouragement is so much more than praise. The reference is primarily to the public duties of the Christian teacher. Yet it seemed obvious that I couldn’t distort my vocation by using my classroom as a pulpit. Although great teachers may also possess a number of other wonderful qualities (like a sense of humor, personality, flexibility, kindness, leadership, classroom management, a calm demeanor, experience, and the ability to multitask), these are the qualities the best teachers universally possess. It’s really about asking God questions and listening to Him. 10 Qualities of a Good Teacher 1. The question of what makes a good teacher has been asked by practitioners, policymakers, and researchers for decades. teachers based on the latest educational effectiveness research and under-standings of learning and teaching. We’ve talked a lot about how important classroom management is, but apart from simply keeping order, we have an important question to ask ourselves. I’m sorry I can’t explain all this better. Religious education is a demanding area of pedagogical education, as there is no universal method to systematically insert religious principles in the children's education. If you want me to talk with someone about Yourself, you will have to make the arrangements. When you join the Teach 4 the Heart community, you’ll receive practical advice and Biblical encouragement that will give you the confidence and perspective to not only inspire your students but reach their hearts as well. – I Thess. We treat RE as an academic subject and the girls are taught about Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. But this is not pie-in-the-sky idealism. The most frequent response is that a great teacher develops relationships with students. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. Especially when a particular kiddo’s not being very lovable. This implies that you must master the discipline of history, striving for broad and deep knowledge of your subject rather than mere expertise in a microscopic niche. 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