Rock-Solid Teacher: Discover the Joy of Teaching Like Jesus - Softcover

Carlson, Gregory C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764214403 ISBN 13: 9780764214400

Publisher: Bethany House Publishers, 2006

Synopsis

Even with the increase of methods and classes, effective life change resulting from the teaching of Christian truth seems to be on the decline. Seeking to stem this trend, Gregory Carlson looks at the distinctive model of the Master Teacher, Jesus, in Rock-Solid Teacher. This exciting new resource uses the distinctive model of Jesus' teaching to establish sound teaching principles and then practically apply them to impact children, youth, and adults. Teachers of all ages will gain confidence in their personal teaching abilities by being able to recognize good teaching practices, evaluate their own skills, mentor others, enhance their own ability to write lessons, and mirror Jesus' sound teaching principles.

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From the Back Cover

Jesus is the Master Teacher! In the Gospels, He effectively communicated great truths to crowds of people in a way they could understand. He knew how to tell a good story, and also to be succinct. He also knew how to offer His listeners a practical application, and how to use questions to provoke verbal responses and internal reflection.

Through following some of the same "rock-solid" principles and teaching method's Jesus used, you'll see a positive difference in your own lessons. Whether you are teaching adults or children in a classroom, church or home setting, you'll find practical steps to follow that will help you communicate more effectively and thoroughly.

You'll discover:

• How to study a Bible passage in order to teach it to a specific age group.
• The best way to motivate students.
• How to summarize the theme of a lesson.
• The discipline plan you need for each teaching situation.
• How to evaluate curriculum.

Gregory Carlson is an expert teacher who will expand your own instructional capabilities. Do you have trouble remembering your students' names? Discover 15 ways to remember each one. Do you want to motivate your group to learn? You'll find a complete alphabet of motivational principles and practices, from "Attitude" to "Zeal." You'll also be encouraged to make your classroom settings more inviting. Most importantly, you'll discover how to bring the learning of God's Word into the everyday lives of your students.

Gain confidence as you emulate the Master Teacher!

About the Author

GREGORY C. CARLSON, PhD, is the director of global training, Awana and director of the Rorheim Institute for the Awana Adult Discipleship Training Network. Carlson is also founder and associate instructor of Teaching Like the Master and is a trainer in conjunction with Walk Thru the Bible Ministries. The former Grace University professor is the author of Shepherding Parents and contributing author to several books. He and his wife, Donna, live in Illinois.

About this edition

• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0764214403
• ISBN 13: 9780764214400
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 176