1 John 2:27 (New International Version)
“As for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit—just as it has taught you, remain in him.”
Staying focused on the anointing of Christ can be challenging. Teachers need to concentrate on what works consistently. Think about the ebb and flow of educational reform, the “method du jour” of what defines successful pedagogy, and all that stuff you learned in your teacher credential program that never seemed to work right in your own classroom. Implementing the latest teacher trick will not solve the deeper daily challenges faced in the classroom. Our best hope for having the most important positive impact on our students is our personal pledge to “remain in Him.”
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"Implementing the latest teacher trick will not solve the deeper daily challenges faced in the classroom."
ReplyDeleteThat's a great statement. It was ringing in my ears throughout the day... so true.
Have you ever read "Courage to Teach" by Parker Palmer?
ReplyDeleteThe book leaves out the more dogmatic parts of religious thought- and embraces the spiritual themes that run through all forms of faith as a basis for professional development.
This post echoed it perfectly.