1. Teaching from the Heart (Mary Elizabeth M. Moore, 1998)
Teaching from the heart refreshes and renews us as teachers. The art of teaching is fueled by the passions inspired in us through the working of the Spirit. The source of our teaching is God’s Spirit.
Teaching is an art; not always measurable; not a cause and effect.
Teaching from the heart includes two elements: the art of sharing oneself and the art of getting to the heart of critical issues.
Teaching is revering—
*God who is the source of life
*others whom we affirm and appreciate
*relationships that connect us to work together
*vocation of teaching that sometimes subverts the status quo in
order to grow
*process of education itself because the process is more important
than the product
*ordinary since every experience is an opportunity to learn
2. Effective Teachers (Eugene C. Roehlkepartain, 1993)
“Teachers are like the narrow-neck of an hour glass.”
Three Characteristics of teacher effectiveness:
a. High faith maturity
b. Know educational theory and practice for the age group one teaches
c. Care about one’s students
3. Faith-enhancing Factors in Congregations (Search Institute’s Effective Christian Education Project)
4. Many Roles of a Teacher (Donald L. Griggs, 1974)
a. janitor
b. counselor
c. friend
d. translator
e. curriculum writer
f. lesson planner
g. learner
h. others