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How do the concepts discussed in this lesson apply to your work in your classroom?
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I teach health and coach a few different sports at our school. I remind kids that although grades and athletic achievements are great, that is not the soul purpose of our existence. Our purpose in life is to bring God glory through what we do. Not to achieve more to put ourselves up on a pedestal.
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Children are like sponges, soaking up everything they see, hear and feel in order to make sense of their world. I say “their world” because where they are physically, emotionally, and spiritually are different from us as educators and from every other child in their course. This lesson urges us to remember who we are, a child of God, and that the purpose of our lives is to do His will. This is the same for every child; they are children of God, who loves them more than we ever could, and God has a plan, a purpose for each of them. We should feel honored to have the opportunity to educate children and blessed that like John, God has called us and entrusted us with this task.
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The idea that I am educating children for eternity changes everything! Lessons are important. Attaining skills to thrive in the world we must live in as we prepare for the future is important, but keeping our eyes ahead of what is to come trumps everything. This helps me not to get bogged down by the day to day and focus on making connections and investing in the lives of those in my classroom!
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This lesson focused on answering questions about my beliefs about God. I need to develop a strong foundation in Christ so I can better teach my students. One thing I try to do in the classroom is model to my students how I am still learning. During morning devotions, I share some of what I am learning during my time with God. As a course, we look for answers in the Bible to questions students have about who God is and how we should live based on that! I want my faith to be evident in the classroom, as well as encourage my students to grow in their faith.
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It reminds me as a Christian educator our true purpose which is to bring our students closer to God. We are here to educate students for eternity. Also, it helps reiterate the importance of our mission as disciples of Christ.