Learning Styles

What is your definition of Teaching?

In 7 Laws of the Learner, Dr. Bruce Wilkinson makes the connection between teaching and learning. It is truly amazing to see the connection between the Hebrew words for teaching and learning in Deuteronomy.

In the book, Dr. Wilkinson defines teaching as "causing the student to learn". This definition has great ramifications to a teacher. This puts the responsibility of the students learning in the hands of the teacher. (Yes, I know the student plays a part in their learning as well.)

This definition hit home to me shortly after a Life Group class that I had taught. A first time guest approached me saying that they didn't understand what I was talking about during class. I had failed at teaching that day. Sure, I presented all of the information, but she didn't learn!

One way we can "cause our students to learn" is to speak to their learning style. How can a teacher know a student's learning style? Many times it can be observed. If someone is fidgety in class, that might be an indication of a physical learning style. If someone is always humming, it might be an indication of a musical learning style.

We can be more direct and ask. To this end, you could survey your class with the Approach To Learning worksheet. Dr. Thomas Armstrong has an article that has some more information.

It has always been interesting to see the different learning styles represented in a class that I have surveyed. Armed with their learning styles you can now effectively "teach" your students!

Hezekiah's Tunnel

I ran across this earlier this week.  Sorry for the delay in posting it.  Great video!  Can't wait to show it to my class as some of the archaeological evidence supporting the Bible!

Picture Day for Your Classroom

Yes, you read correctly.  Sunday after church is picture day for your classroom.  Yes, just the room...

Let me explain.  On Tuesdays and Fridays our facilities are put to good use by a group of home school families for "Family School."  They have been very gracious and cooperative with us and they are a blessing to New Life Baptist Church.

After the group uses a room, they set it back up just as it has been photographed.  The photographing took place before the school year started, but with our room move it is great time to take new pictures.

So have your room spic and span by this Sunday after church with the chairs setup in your desired configuration.

Feel free to send me an email or give me a call with any questions.

Sermon links for U-Turn Here—and Now!

The Leader Guide states:

"The headings in this lesson make use of three classic sermon titles from famous preachers of the past. These pulpit giants boldly called God’s people to repentance in their day."

I wanted to pass along the links to these:

Payday Someday - R. G. Lee SBC website
Turn or Burn - Charles H. Spurgeon
Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God - Jonathan Edwards

Quarterly Team Huddle Reminder

Hi Everybody,

Just a quick reminder about the Quarterly Team Huddle this Saturday from 4pm-7pm (potluck dinner) at New Life Baptist Church.

As an added incentive to come to the meeting prepared we will have a "Lightning Round".  This will be a part of the meeting where you (or someone you designate) get to briefly share the highlights of your Life Group over the past 3 months.  It could be anything: new guests, baptisms of class members, transformed lives, a fantastic fellowship, a time of caring, anything that you want to praise God for!

You will want to be sure to invite your class to attend with you.  Remember from Make Your Group Grow, one of the highest indicators of a growing class is involvement.

See you Saturday at 4pm!

In Him,
Torrey