BE A BETTER TEACHER

Day 8: Tough Spots

Sunday, March 25, 12

THE PROBLEM

Sunday, March 25, 12

COGNITIVE DISSONANCE
Uncomfortable feeling between what one holds to be true and what one knows to be true

Sunday, March 25, 12

COGNITIVE DISSONANCE
Uncomfortable feeling between what one holds to be true and what one knows to be true

Sunday, March 25, 12

Sunday, March 25, 12

3 LEVELS OF BELIEF

Level 1: Fundamental (I know...)

Sunday, March 25, 12

3 LEVELS OF BELIEF

~ Obed ient / B rittle ~ Level 1: Fundamental (I know...)

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Sunday, March 25, 12

3 LEVELS OF BELIEF
~ Obed ient / B
Level 1: Fundamental (I know...) Level 2: Anti (No one really knows...)

rittle ~

Sunday, March 25, 12

3 LEVELS OF BELIEF
~ Obed ient / B rittle ~

Level 1: Fundamental (I know...) ~ Toler ant / B itter ~ Level 2: Anti (No one really knows...)

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Sunday, March 25, 12

Sunday, March 25, 12

3 LEVELS OF BELIEF
~ Obed ient / B rittle ~
Level 1: Fundamental (I know...) ~ Toler ant / B itter ~ Level 2: Anti (No one really knows...) Level 3: Synthesis (I believe...)

Sunday, March 25, 12

3 LEVELS OF BELIEF
~ Obed ient / B rittle ~
Level 1: Fundamental (I know...) ~ Toler ant / B itter ~ Level 2: Anti (No one really knows...) ~ Toler ant / O bedient Level 3: Synthesis (I believe...) ~

Sunday, March 25, 12

NEPHIS MODEL

Commune with the Spirit regularly Question and examine and conclude thoroughly Align with Gods word constantly

Sunday, March 25, 12

NEPHIS LEVEL 3 FAITH

I know that He loveth His children; nevertheless, I do not know the meaning of all things...
- Nephi (1 Nephi 11:17)

Sunday, March 25, 12

THE TOUGH SPOTS

Sunday, March 25, 12

THE TOUGH SPOTS

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THE TOUGH SPOTS

Embarrassing History

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THE TOUGH SPOTS

Embarrassing History

Difcult Doctrine
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THE TOUGH SPOTS

Embarrassing History Uncomfortable Issues

Difcult Doctrine
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THE POINT

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THE POINT
Great teachers move towards Level 3 belief and help others do the same.

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Sunday, March 25, 12

BE A BETTER TEACHER

Sunday, March 25, 12

BE A BETTER TEACHER
1) Be Extraordinary
Relate to Students Deep, rich, doctrinal knowledge Effective teaching skills Spiritual guidance

Sunday, March 25, 12

BE A BETTER TEACHER
1) Be Extraordinary
Relate to Students Deep, rich, doctrinal knowledge Effective teaching skills Spiritual guidance

2) All You Need Is Love

Agape = self-sacricing love Pain / Goals / Help

Sunday, March 25, 12

BE A BETTER TEACHER
1) Be Extraordinary
Relate to Students Deep, rich, doctrinal knowledge Effective teaching skills Spiritual guidance

2) All You Need Is Love

Agape = self-sacricing love Pain / Goals / Help

3) Teach the Doctrine

5 Elements of Great Lessons Engaging, Entertaining, Emotional, Educational, Enlightening Teach Doctrine, not Tradition

Sunday, March 25, 12

BE A BETTER TEACHER
1) Be Extraordinary
Relate to Students Deep, rich, doctrinal knowledge Effective teaching skills Spiritual guidance

2) All You Need Is Love

Agape = self-sacricing love Pain / Goals / Help

3) Teach the Doctrine

5 Elements of Great Lessons Teach Doctrine, not Tradition
Engaging, Entertaining, Emotional, Educational, Enlightening

4) Teach by the Spirit

People will change when its worth it Prepare lesson / throw out your notes /
follow your heart

Sunday, March 25, 12

BE A BETTER TEACHER

Sunday, March 25, 12

BE A BETTER TEACHER
5) Build Great Lessons
Know your audience Begin with the end in mind Context, clarity, condence Build modular lesson plans

Sunday, March 25, 12

BE A BETTER TEACHER
5) Build Great Lessons
Know your audience Begin with the end in mind Context, clarity, condence Build modular lesson plans

6) Effective Skills, pt.1

Everybody contributes, feels safe, and focuses Classroom preparation, visuals, and time
management

Sunday, March 25, 12

BE A BETTER TEACHER
5) Build Great Lessons
Know your audience Begin with the end in mind Context, clarity, condence Build modular lesson plans

6) Effective Skills, pt.1

Everybody contributes, feels safe, and focuses Classroom preparation, visuals, and time
management

7) Effective Skills, pt.2

Well-edited vocabulary Body language Vocal paintbrushes Question Smartly

Sunday, March 25, 12

BE A BETTER TEACHER
5) Build Great Lessons
Know your audience Begin with the end in mind Context, clarity, condence Build modular lesson plans

6) Effective Skills, pt.1

Everybody contributes, feels safe, and focuses Classroom preparation, visuals, and time
management

7) Effective Skills, pt.2

Well-edited vocabulary Body language Vocal paintbrushes Question Smartly

8) Tough Spots
Cognitive Dissonance 3 Levels of Belief

Sunday, March 25, 12

If we work upon marble, it will perish; if we work upon brass, time will efface it; but if we work upon immortal minds, if we imbue them with principles and the just fear of God and love of our fellowman, we engrave upon those tablets something that will brighten through all eternity. - Daniel Webster

Sunday, March 25, 12

We must get our teachers to speak out of their hearts rather than out of their books, to communicate their love for the Lord and this precious work, and somehow it will catch re in the hearts of those they teach. - Gordon B. Hinckley

Sunday, March 25, 12

BE A BETTER TEACHER

Sunday, March 25, 12