CM: The Nature of Teaching

In Children Matter, the authors talk about the nature of learning [CM p. 257-264] and then they talk about the nature of teaching.

They open the section with "Jesus is a master teacher...Luke 10:25-37...He listens, He asks questions, and uses story." Again, they credit Dr Ward. They say, the Master doesn't often answer the questions, nor does He often "explain meaning".

from Robert Pazmino - "Teaching at its best can foster a sense of wonder and awe about God and the amazing variety of God's creation."

Parker Palmer - "To teach is to create a space where obedience to truth is practiced."

The authors - Teachers
-"facilitate spiritual growth and transformation..."
- "familiarize learners with scriptural texts and truths..."
so students
- "can make a personal connection with the material and its core subject, Jesus Christ."

"...[T]he human teacher is best defined as one who provides space for the learner to encounter the Holy Spirit."