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How does your understanding of mankind’s fallen nature impact your work in the classroom?
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I recognize that both students and teachers are fallen. This gives me an opportunity to present the gospel on a regular basis.
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My understanding of mankind’s fallen nature impacts my work in the classroom by reminding me that everything a student does is not taught. We all sin and we all show attributes of being in this fallen world. Man has the propensity to sin. Correction is needed.
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It reminds me that my students will sin and make mistakes and that I will too. Just as God is patient and kind with me when I mess up, I should demonstrate the same attitudes and behaviors towards my students when they mess up too. God also lovingly chastens me when I need to get back on track, and so sometimes loving, biblical classroom discipline is needed to help correct and erring student.
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Understanding that mankind lives in a fallen nature and knowing that we learn through our mistakes which helps us to get stronger. God allows us to navigate through life and learn from our mistakes and experiences by giving us choices. We learn to hear His voice as we navigate through our good and bad choices.
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First of all, this puts in perspective that my students are going to make mistakes, (as will I). It’s a reminder to be tender with them, and to guide them in the right direction…. pointing them to a given set of rules. It provides an opportunity to discuss free will and who we want to be in Christ…