This is a picture drawn by a child I work with. I love this picture because this was her way of saying thank you to me. What better way for a child to say thank you then with a picture in the likeness of yourself. I am sure you have a favorite teacher that you remember from school that influenced you in one way or another.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics online at ed.gov. There are almost 55 million children enrolled in either public or private schools throughout the country(2015). This is a staggering amount of children that teachers come in contact with on a daily basis. Teachers are not just just educators who show up to teach children, but also people who show love, compassion, and honesty to students, parents, …show more content…
Teachers show what God values, when they share what they have with those students that are in need and also promote honesty within the classroom.
Compassion and love for students can come in a variety of ways from, giving a student who comes in upset a hug; to making sure that a child who forgot their lunch or does not have one, receives a lunch, even if it comes out of their own pocket
Teachers also have a responsibility to teach and show honesty. Marilyn Price-Mitchell psychologist and blogger for edutopia.org states, “When students learn integrity in classroom settings, it helps them apply similar principles to other aspects of their lives” (Price-Mitchell, 2015). Teachers can accomplish this in a variety of ways in all grade levels. Showing what God values, and helping students understand the importance of honesty, is a life long lesson.
There needs to be a good relationship between teachers and …show more content…
Gatens, superintendent of Emerson Public Schools in Emerson, New Jersey, in his blog From the Principals Office states, “Don’t take the easy road by avoiding honest conversations about difficult situations. Parents, as upset as they may be, ultimately want their child’s teachers to speak the truth” (Gatens, 2015). Honesty is very important to parents. Teachers speaking openly and honestly to parents about their child are showing that God values honesty in all situations.
Teachers also need to show God’s values to their co-workers. Nothing is worse than having a teacher proclaim they love God, but not show it in their walk and talk with their fellow co-workers.
Matthew 5:43-44 (NIV) says, “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you…” Not all coworkers are easy to get along with, but teachers are given the opportunity in those situations to show love and compassion for those coworkers and pray for them.
In the same way, teachers can also show honesty with their coworkers by not giving in to pressure to participate in activities that go against God. Teachers need to be honest in how they deal with coworkers and in the words they speak, this is something that God values and we should
According to the National Center for Education Statistics online at ed.gov. There are almost 55 million children enrolled in either public or private schools throughout the country(2015). This is a staggering amount of children that teachers come in contact with on a daily basis. Teachers are not just just educators who show up to teach children, but also people who show love, compassion, and honesty to students, parents, …show more content…
Teachers show what God values, when they share what they have with those students that are in need and also promote honesty within the classroom.
Compassion and love for students can come in a variety of ways from, giving a student who comes in upset a hug; to making sure that a child who forgot their lunch or does not have one, receives a lunch, even if it comes out of their own pocket
Teachers also have a responsibility to teach and show honesty. Marilyn Price-Mitchell psychologist and blogger for edutopia.org states, “When students learn integrity in classroom settings, it helps them apply similar principles to other aspects of their lives” (Price-Mitchell, 2015). Teachers can accomplish this in a variety of ways in all grade levels. Showing what God values, and helping students understand the importance of honesty, is a life long lesson.
There needs to be a good relationship between teachers and …show more content…
Gatens, superintendent of Emerson Public Schools in Emerson, New Jersey, in his blog From the Principals Office states, “Don’t take the easy road by avoiding honest conversations about difficult situations. Parents, as upset as they may be, ultimately want their child’s teachers to speak the truth” (Gatens, 2015). Honesty is very important to parents. Teachers speaking openly and honestly to parents about their child are showing that God values honesty in all situations.
Teachers also need to show God’s values to their co-workers. Nothing is worse than having a teacher proclaim they love God, but not show it in their walk and talk with their fellow co-workers.
Matthew 5:43-44 (NIV) says, “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you…” Not all coworkers are easy to get along with, but teachers are given the opportunity in those situations to show love and compassion for those coworkers and pray for them.
In the same way, teachers can also show honesty with their coworkers by not giving in to pressure to participate in activities that go against God. Teachers need to be honest in how they deal with coworkers and in the words they speak, this is something that God values and we should