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EDUC 500 Discussion Board #1

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My response to Discussion Board #1: Jesus, The Ultimate Teacher As educators is it possible to work in a public-school system and lead a “Christian” classroom without stepping on anyone else’s toes who may have a different belief than yourself? Absolutely, and there many ways that you can learn how to tailor your values and beliefs so that way you’re not only staying true to who you are, but also fulfilling your purpose as a leader in your classroom as He was in life. “Learning involves acquiring and modifying knowledge, skills, strategies, beliefs, attitudes and behaviors” (Slavin and Schunk, 2017, p. 2). This explanation of learning as well as the criteria of learning, made me think about how not only are our students learning from us, but also about how we as educators are responsible for learning, as well. The Criteria of Learning as explained by Slavin and Schunk (2017) states that, “Learning involves change. Learning endures over time. Learning occurs through experience” (p. 3). Jesus promoted these principles of learning by molding his teachings based on who he was teaching to and like Him those he taught became teachers in their own right. Acquiring knowledge can be perceived as acquiring knowledge about the students so that way you as the educator know how to connect with them and build that trust and relationship. By getting to know our students, we have the ability to learn about their backgrounds, experiences, beliefs and find a common ground not just in the classroom but in their everyday lives. Learning from experiences helps us relate to others, regardless of the audience and the background. The most common method of teaching that He used was teaching in parables. This technique followed the definition of learning precisely. It allowed Him to modify knowledge based on who he was teaching to and also share his beliefs, attitudes and behaviors that he found fit for each lesson he taught. Being able to foster a common ground between each student provides a place of connection and deeper understanding for who each and every one of them are. By understanding who they are they in turn understand who you are as their educator. Teaching and learning through experiences allow this to happen more freely in any educational setting. Reference Slavin, R. E., & Schunk, D.H. (2017). Learning theories: EDUC 500 (1st ed.). Boston, MA: . My Response to Cierra Peterson: I really enjoyed reading your thoughts on Jesus being the Ultimate Teacher. You were absolutely correct when you stated, "Teaching and learning are difficult tasks and one that will increase in difficulty if we depend on ourselves to do. We must allow God to work within us to effectively impact the students we serve." When we as educators let go and let god, we are able to hear what he is trying to tell us when it comes to the direction we need to go, especially when we feel lost and become stagnant in what our purpose is in this one life we have to live. This makes me think of the scripture from Isaiah 41:13, “For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.””. When we ask Him for his help he always answers, sometimes its not the outcome we were hoping for but we should never question it. Our students are looking for us to help them the same way we look for help from our teacher above. With the guidance we get from Him we can give that same guidance to our students! My response to Sarah Futch: I loved your thought about how you planned to “apply the Biblical principle of love to my classroom by standing with my students in their struggles and loving them as Christ loved me”. The most important aspect in teaching I think is when students feel your love for them and that in turn make them want to be better and do better for whoever their educator is. This goes hand in hand with when we feel Gods love for us it makes us want to do better and be better to the people around us, and that is constant cycle in life. Like you said we will never be able to do this perfectly but we are all pupils of Christ and with his guidance and structure I am sure we will all prosper the way he wants us too. In the words of He himself, “Depend on Me to do the impossible. Do not calculate what can or cannot be done by the standard of your own strength and ability. Instead, depend on God and remember that the things that are impossible with men are possible with God” (Zechariah 4:1-7; Luke 18:27). You can and you will do amazing things, and your elementary students will love and thank you for that.

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