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In what way(s) does your belief in Jesus Christ currently influence your classroom?
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My instruction in the classroom come from prayer and supplication. We discuss worldviews and how it relates the the subject that I’m teaching.
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In my prayers, I talk with God and ask him for help in my daily interactions as a teacher. Now, I can also pray with my students. My vision here may sound harsh to those working in a public school system, but I started out teaching in a public school as a Christian thinking I could be that Christ-like role model for students. Slowly, with the turn of society, I was asked to condone non-Christlike behaviors from staff and students as well as new philosophies that I believe are not what Christ would want for this world. This condoning or keeping quiet made me feel false, like a traitor to my heavenly Father. Any efforts to portray Christ-like values in the public school ended up being looked upon as close-minded, bigoted rigid, not a team player, etc. I knew it was time for me to go somewhere where Christ was allowed to be honored and celebrated like I could do 10-15 years ago in public school.
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The first way belief in Jesus influences my Classroom is in my life personally. As a Christian it is the greatest single thing about me: that I have been saved by the blood of Jesus. This fact influences everything I do, in and outside of the classroom. Outside of my personal faith which drives everything I do, It is the central focus of my classroom instruction. As a Bible Teacher, I have the privilege to talk about Jesus every day! Whatever the subject matter for the day, it ties to the person and work of Jesus.
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My belief in Jesus Christ has a major impact and influence in how I interact and communicate with my students in and even out of the classroom. It affects my daily life and how I choose to speak and act. Having a belief in Christ also allows me the opportunity to communicate with my students and share my thoughts and belies with them that have Jesus Christ as the foundation.
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Being connected to Jesus is the only way I can meet the diverse needs of the students. As I see myself as a uniquely created human being who is loved by her creator, I can see my students in that same light. I can serve and guide them as I am strengthened and empowered by the Holy Spirit.