Monday, October 6, 2008
HELP!
I have to teach Relief Society this next Sunday. Does anyone have any tips they can give me? Tips can be on how to teach or inputs to do with the lesson which is "Stand Fast through the Storms of Life." I haven't taught a lesson is such a long time, I forgot how to teach. Is it okay to just read the lesson? HELP!
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I really don't enjoy teaching adults. I wouldn't just read it. Ask a bunch of questions and then just stand up there staring at the women until they answer. Good luck!
We'll think about it and get back to you. Asking a lot of questions is good but its a lot harder when there are only like three people in your relief society.
Stay tuned for more input...
Well, first picture everyone naked...on second thought, YUCK, don't do that!
I like April's advise to ask a lot of questions. Usually the manual has pretty good ones at the end of the lesson.
I actually like it when the teacher sticks pretty close to the lesson in the book but you could toss it up a bit by having portions on slips for others to read and then slip in a bunch of those ?s whenever possible.
You'll do fine. Just remember that true teaching is teaching by the Spirit. So prepare yourself well and then let the Spirit guide.
If it does turn out like a flop don't worry though...Monday will be here soon!!! Just kidding you already are a good teacher, you've had a lot of practice!
Oh, here's an idea...make your mom and grandma come so they can help with comments if the crowd is less than helpful.
My mom will be gone and Grandma won't come to church when it starts at nine in the morning. Thanks for all your suggestions!
I think you should do what you feel comfortable with. I don't think reading a lot of it is bad. I usually end up reading through the lesson to myself during class time. I know you'll do great!
By the way, April's advice is not good for male teachers. I quote the following:
Ask a bunch of questions then just stand up there staring at the women until they answer.
Sounds like a speed dating thing at BYU or something.
In all honesty, the best advice is to just be yourself, or do your best impression of Sheri Dew. The sisters really like her. So, yeah, try to be a lot like Sister Dew.
I agree that it's a good idea to ask a bunch of questions. I would make a list of questions, and then read them off really fast one right after the other. If anyone dares to answer, just roll your eyes, throw your papers up in the air, and storm out. Remember, the nursery can always use extra helpers.
I hear that you did a wonderful job. Don't picture people naked, you never know what you will see. Ha.
guess what?
~Jared
I need a new blog, Chicken Butt!
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