{"id":765,"date":"2012-08-18T01:28:00","date_gmt":"2012-08-18T05:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/characterinkblog.com\/homeschool-tip-ix-teach-like-jesus\/"},"modified":"2015-07-25T16:45:27","modified_gmt":"2015-07-25T20:45:27","slug":"homeschool-tip-ix-teach-like-jesus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/characterinkblog.com\/homeschool-tip-ix-teach-like-jesus\/","title":{"rendered":"Homeschool Tip IX: Teach Like Jesus"},"content":{"rendered":"

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 <\/span><\/o:p><\/span>Twelve Tips for Homeschoolers: Learn to Teach Like Jesus<\/o:p><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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Many years ago we were introduced to the concept of teaching like Jesus taught. We have since delved into that further, realizing that Jesus was not only a model of how to teach concepts to our children, but he was also the epitome of relationship building with people. This has helped us in our parenting and discipling of our children in general (not just in \u201cteaching\u201d or homeschooling).<\/o:p><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

One of the things that has stuck with us the most is the concept of time in Jesus\u2019 teaching. Jesus taught all the time! He taught Nicodemus late at night; he taught during meals via the last supper and other \u201cpotluck\u201d style opportunities. This reinforced the concept in Deuteronomy 6:7 of teaching our children all the time\u2014as we do everything\u2014as we live. Along the lines of different time frames, we also noted that Jesus taught varying lengths of time. Sometimes he taught short and straight to the point (the woman at the well). Other times he had lengthy teaching sessions, such as the Sermon on the Mount. Sometimes he taught so long he went right on through meal times! We, too, need to be aware of our audience\u2014and their time limitations, our scheduling needs, etc.<\/o:p><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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Jesus also used various types of teaching. This showed us that some kids need a certain type of instruction while others need something else. In Matthew 18:12, Jesus asked the question, \u201cWhat do you think?\u201d This has become a common mantra for our parenting\/teaching. We have wanted to allow the kids to tell us what they already know or what they think\u2014and then we could build on that. Asking open ended questions is a super method for academic training\u2014and for heart training.<\/o:p><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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Of course, Jesus also taught one-on-one (again, Nicodemus and the woman at the well); small group (twelve disciples); and large group (five thousand). There have been many things in our homeschool that were perfectly suited to one-on-one instruction. Other things were great for small group\u2014and we used unit studies and other \u201csmall group\u201d instruction situations with our kids together. Some things were truly best suited to a larger group, such as speech and debate, drama, and choir.<\/o:p><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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Jesus used storytelling extensively. He used God\u2019s word to tell stories. And he used nature to tell stories\u2014pearls, fish, trees, water were all object lessons. We have taken his concept of using nature to heart. We have used animals via Answers in Genesis materials, zoo trips, etc. We have used Character Sketches books for twenty-nine years to teach character and Bible\u2014half of the book is using nature to teach character! Sometimes we just look at the snow, clouds, stars, ocean\u2014and an instant lesson in spiritual truth presents itself!<\/o:p><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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Jesus taught in unusual places\u2014which we have found extremely effective and fun\u2014for the kids and parents! Jesus taught in a boat, by a well, on a hillside, in a garden, on the water, under the stars. Kids love surprises and unusual things. And we have enjoyed providing surprises and unusual places to learn\u2014zoos, parks, sleeping at the top of the jungle gym at Science Central, camping out on the \u201cbunks\u201d at the fort, and more have provided us with unusual and enjoyable learning opportunities.<\/o:p><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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Lastly, Jesus had characteristics of a superior teacher\u2014that we homeschoolers should model after. He knew his audience\u2014and he taught accordingly. He was teachable, even as a teacher: \u201cI only do what I see my Father do.\u201d He had his priorities in order: \u201cSeek ye first the kingdom of God\u201d (Matthew 6:33).  <\/span>And he didn\u2019t \u201cjust teach\u201d\u2014he discipled: \u201cCome ye after me\u201d (Mark 1:17). Wow, \u201cto be like Jesus\u201d\u2014to teach like Jesus! Now that would make me a successful homeschooler!<\/o:p><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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