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EFFECTIVE SABBATH SCHOOL TEACHING by Terry Messenger

EFFECTIVE SABBATH SCHOOL TEACHING by Terry Messenger. There is a heavy responsibility for souls upon the teacher and he/she is accountable to God for communicating spiritual truths to the class (Adapted from Harry W. Lowe, Handbook for Sabbath School Teachers).

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EFFECTIVE SABBATH SCHOOL TEACHING by Terry Messenger

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  1. EFFECTIVE SABBATH SCHOOL TEACHINGby Terry Messenger

  2. There is a heavy responsibility for souls upon the teacher and he/she is accountable to God for communicating spiritual truths to the class(Adapted from Harry W. Lowe, Handbook for Sabbath School Teachers).

  3. The teacher may teach a little by what he says; he teaches more by what he does. But most by what he is

  4. Teachers are needed who with enthusiasm combine true dignity…who can inspire thought, arouse energy, and impart courage and life.(Counsels on Sabbath School Work, EGW)

  5. At the end of a Sabbath School lesson, the class members should be refreshed, “having been in the presence of God” and leave with a “hunger for God.”

  6. Prayer The prayer life of a teacher should concentrate on three areas: 1. Self. For a daily infilling of the Holy Spirit. He/She should have a passion for God, be sensitive to the Holy spirit and submissive to His leading.

  7. Prayer 2. Divine wisdom to understand the Bible, to meditate and present it with clarity. 3. Class members need prayer for personal challenges that are known and for God’s plan to be fulfilled in their lives.

  8. A Good Teacher 1. Inspires students to think for themselves and to express their own ideas sincerely 2. Is emotionally stable and mature 3. Has an infectious enthusiasm for teaching that inspires students to want to teach 4. Is friendly, democratic, tolerant and helpful

  9. A Good Teacher 5. Understands the problems most often met by students in their work 6. Organizes materials and prepares carefully for each class meeting 7. Regards himself as primarily a teacher, rather than a subject-matter specialist 8. Leads his students to take responsibility and checks their progress

  10. A Good Teacher 9. His behaviour reflects Christian ideals.

  11. Preparation There should be preparation of: 1. Lesson Study 2. Resources

  12. Lesson Study The teacher needs to be disciplined and committed by deciding how much time is required for lesson preparation, then organise their time accordingly.

  13. Lesson Study The teacher should view the whole quarter’s lessons in advance to get an overview.

  14. Lesson Study The teacher should start to prepare the lesson a week ahead by looking at the complete week to get the big picture.

  15. Lesson Study Read study helps and the recommended scripture passages at one time to ensure a better understanding.

  16. Lesson Study Questions asked should be as original as possible. Do not repeat the questions used in the quarterly word for word.

  17. Resources The teacher should have a range of resources to illustrate/assist with the understanding of the lesson.

  18. Examples 1. Main study Bible 2. Other translations 3. A Bible Concordance 4. Spirit of Prophecy Writings 5. The teaching aids for Adult Sabbath School 6. The SDA Bible Commentary

  19. Examples 7. A Bible Atlas 8. A Bible Dictionary 9. Audio visuals – if possible

  20. Planning It is wise to have a written lesson plan. For example: Aim: Outcome: Introduction: Lesson Activities: Application: Summary:

  21. Learning Styles Realise that people have different learning styles: 1. Visual 2. Auditory 3. Tactile/Kinaesthetic

  22. Teaching Good teaching methods include: 1. The use of open-ended questions 2. Facilitate discussion 3. Don’t slavishly follow quarterly. It is better to focus on one major point 4. Have clear purpose in mind

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