It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #67

The Underteacher (Continued) “As My Father hath sent Me, even so send I you.” Chapter 33—Co-operation “We are members one of another.” In the formation of character, no other influences count so much as the influence of the home. The teacher’s work should supplement that of the parents, but is not to take its place.Continue reading “It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #67”

It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #66

The Underteacher (Continued) “As My Father hath sent Me, even so send I you.” Chapter 32—Preparation (Continued) “Study to show thyself approved unto God.” Outdoor exercise, especially in useful labor, is one of the best means of recreation for body and mind; and the teacher’s example will inspire his pupils with interest in, and respectContinue reading “It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #66”

It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #65

The Underteacher “As My Father hath sent Me, even so send I you.” Chapter 32—Preparation “Study to show thyself approved unto God.” The child’s first teacher is the mother. During the period of greatest susceptibility and most rapid development his education is to a great degree in her hands. To her first is given opportunityContinue reading “It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #65”

It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #52

Character Building (Continued) “See…that thou make all things according to the pattern showed to thee in the mount.” Chapter 26—Methods of Teaching (Continued) The teacher should constantly aim at simplicity and effectiveness. He should teach largely by illustration, and even in dealing with older pupils should be careful to make every explanation plain and clear.Continue reading “It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #52”

It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #51

Character Building (Continued) “See…that thou make all things according to the pattern showed to thee in the mount.” Chapter 26—Methods of Teaching “To give prudence to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.” For ages education has had to do chiefly with the memory. This faculty has been taxed to the utmost, whileContinue reading “It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #51”

It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #14

The Master Teacher “Never man spake like this Man.” Chapter 8—The Teacher Sent From God “Consider Him.” “His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6.  In the Teacher sent from God, heaven gave to men its best and greatest. He who had stood in theContinue reading “It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #14”