The Law of EDUCATION (of the Learner)

The Law of EDUCATION The true function of the teacher is to create the most favorable conditions for self-learning. ...True teaching is not that which gives knowledge, but that which stimulates pupils to gain it. One might say that he teaches best who teaches least. - Gregory

The Tension: 1. unconscious incompetence

4 levels of learning 2. conscious incompetence

3. conscious competence

4. unconscious competence

What in the world are you doing?

- Teach people how to think - Teach people how to learn - Teach people how to work

Basic Skills Are: - Reading - Writing - Listening - Speaking

A Foundation called Failure "Shucks,... I guess I was never called to walk"

Infant Failure is a necessary part of the learning process.

Mind Movers: (Questions for your personal evaluation and for discussion with other teachers)

1. What kind of teachers do you most enjoy learning from -- and why?

2. Mentally select three students whom you're teaching, and analyse their individual differences. What seems to be different about the way they think and learn? How are they different in their understanding of the Bible and their experience level as Christians? What major differences are you aware of in their backgrounds - family arrangement, geography, culture, education, economic level, and so on? What major differences are apparent in their current lifestyle? (These are good questions to ask about all your students.)

3. What are your most important goals as a teacher?

4. How has failure been a part of your own personal growth?