Lesson 7 & 8 Flashcards
List the final nine (9) traits of a true Christian educator
a) Is in charge; warm heart, firm hand, fair mind
b) Handles complaints courteously and promptly
c) Is ethical
d) Works on a team
e) Is prepared to teach
f) Takes special care with physical appearance
g) Has a sense of humour
h) Is willing to pay the price
i) Is a soul winner
What will cause you to lose credibility with your students?
Making it obvious that you like some students more than others
Christian educators should be prepared for class in what two (2) ways?
a) Spirituallyb) Physically
List the six (6) steps of Norman DeJong’s philosophical ladder
a) Basis of Authority
b) Nature of persons
c) Purposes and goals
d) Structural organisation
e) Implementation
f) Evaluation
What is the Christian educator’s ultimate frame of reference?
A high view of Scripture
List nine (9) types of teaching
a) Telling (or informing)
b) Guiding (or leading)
c) Sharing
d) Securing a response
e) Changing
f) Discovering
g) Experiencing
h) Inspiring
i) Building
What is the weakest form of teaching and why?
Telling (or informing), because it does not require the learner to actively process the information
What must you do before you can effectively communicate with your students?
Establish common ground
List the three (3) essential components of communication
a) Intellect (thought)
b) Emotion (feeling)
c) Volition (action)
A teacher should not be a “sage on the stage,” they should be a __________________________?
Guide on the side
Describe a true learning experience
The student and teacher examine scripture together, talk about it, compare ideas, and seek the application
What always precedes communication?
Credibility
What does effective teaching build in the lives of students?
Principles, convictions, attitudes, conduct, and true godliness
