The key to contentment is to limit our wants. For starters, we rarely get all that we want. And second, even when we occasionally do, we often want an increase in quality or quantity of that object. Therefore, the more I want, the more I will have to deal with the temptation toward discontentment. Actually, if we can only focus on our needs, that which God does promise to provide, we are guaranteed contentment. “For we have brought nothing into the world, so we cannot take anything out of it either. If we have food and covering, with these we shall be content” (1 Tim. 6:7-8).
Randy Smith

Teaching Methods

Teaching Methods 56 TEACHING METHODS

I. IMPORTANCE OF TEACHING METHODS

  1. Teaching methods of the Master
  2. No one method is superior
  3. Reasons why teachers use one method exclusively 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
  4. Plan for variety or be boring

II. HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT METHOD (factors to consider)

  1. Pupils’ age and maturity 1. 2.
  2. The lesson aim 1. 2.
  3. Attitudes and feelings of pupils 1. 2.
  4. Pupils’ knowledge of the subject 1. 2.
  5. Methods used recently or that may be used soon 1. 2.
  6. Room and equipment (may limit methods used)
  7. Length of the class period (and nature of lesson)
  8. Teacher’s skills
    1. Every teacher should attempt to grow
    2. Teachers must recognize their own limitations (ie. lack of artistic ability or control over class members, etc.)

III. HOW TO USE A VARIETY OF TEACHING METHODS (16 ways to variety)

IV. STORYTELLING

V. FIELD TRIPS