Gospel Perspectives on Teaching

The Gospel of Jesus Christ teaches us that all truth is learned by the Spirit. Explore this important connection between discipleship and scholarship through quotes from Church leaders about approaching teaching and learning with an eye of faith.

The Enabling Power of the Atonement

The Enabling Power of the Atonement

The Atonement should be an integral part of personal development and discipleship.

The Atonement as salvation for sin is relatively well understood. Less obvious is the enabling strength available to those who rely on Christ’s sacrifice to become better in every aspect of life.

 

There Are “No Ordinary People”

There Are “No Ordinary People”

When students understand their divine nature, their motivation to improve is increased.

Understanding our destiny increases feelings of self-worth and confidence and can motivate us to learn more deeply.


A Paradigm Shift

A Paradigm Shift

Changing paradigms from "what shall I do in class?" to "what will my students do in class?" provides students with the best learning opportunities.

While teaching with the intent to be liked by students can be tempting, more important is to design and teach your courses with a focus on what students actually will learn.


The Blessings of Teaching Students to Learn By Faith

The Blessings of Teaching Students to Learn By Faith

The Lord strengthens individuals as they strive to teach the truth to others.

As you teach students to learn by faith, you will be edified and strengthened.


Lessons Caught

Lessons Caught

The most important lessons of life are caught --not taught.

Elder Bednar explains that the best teachers in his life never gave him answers to his questions; rather, they guided him in the process of finding his own answers. As learners seek out and find their own answers by faith, they will retain them for a lifetime.


Remembering the Real Teacher

Remembering the Real Teacher

"It is never about me and it is never about you . . . . We must be careful to remember in our service that we are conduits and channels--not the light."

Elder David A. Bednar shares the example of fiber-optic cables to illustrate how effective teachers are conduits of the Spirit when teaching. To draw attention to self when teaching is a form of priestcraft that inhibits the Holy Ghost.