men went out into a hostile world and “ turned the world upside down” fo r Christ. Here then is the example for every Christian worker today. We must get over the idea that we teach “ classes” or “ groups” fo r each class is made up o f individuals with varying needs. Lessons must be directed toward helping an individual to see his need and then to develop a program of action to do something about it. The wise teacher will spend time with the pupil before and after class time, in his home, and at casual times of contact. Then and only then will the teacher learn enough about the pupil so as to be able to direct the lesson toward his specific need. Q. What can teachers do to reduce tension in the classroom and estab lish a good rapport with the stur dents? A . This is both an interesting and pertinent question. Teachers must not only know all they can about the pupil they would teach, but also have a good relationship with the student if the lesson is to be received. Here are several suggestions to help the teacher to establish a good rapport with each student: 1. Always show a genuine interest and a love for the pupil. 2. Be prepared. Know where you are going and how you expect to get there. This builds confidence in the teacher. 3. Compliment good behavior and participation. 4. Deal definitely w ith discipline problems. Demand and e x p e c t good conduct. Q. Recently I heard of a church that has an accumulative record card for each student. What is this and is it valuable help to the teacher? A. Yes, it certainly can be a great help to the teacher. An accumulative record is a record o f an individual student’s progress. Included may be some background information as to the kind o f home from which he comes, his progress at school, how he gets along with his friends, etc. Then also each teacher notes in the record his assessment o f the stu dent’s progress. He may put down the date o f a definite decision or a change in conduct. This information can be extremely helpful to a new teacher. One important fact to re member is that this information be kept under lock and key — away from prying eyes. It is only to be used to help teachers know the pupil better so they will do more effective teaching. THE KING'S BUSINESS
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by C. Chester Larson Q. Do you not agree that a teacher o f the Bible should spend all his study time in the pages o f Scrip ture ? A . Certainly a knowledge of the Scripture is a primary requisite for all who would teach it. Gregory gives as one o f his seven laws: “ A teach er can only teach that which he knows himself.” Much time must be spent by the successful Sunday school teacher in the Word o f God. But it should be remembered that the Bible is being taught in a Sun day school class to a pupil. For the best learning to take place, the wise teacher will also! spend time getting to know the pupil, his characteristics and needs so that the Word o f God will be more effectively taught. Q. How can teachers learn more about their pupils? A . I would like to make several sug gestions in answer to this question. First, since people in a certain age bracket hold in common certain gen eral characteristics (i.e., they are alike in many ways) it is wise for teachers to get to know these gen eral characteristics. These can be studied in books or in classes deal ing with this subject. Second, since pupils also differ one from the other, _ it is well fo r the wise teacher to spend time with his students learn ing all that is possible about them. The teacher should talk to the pupil’s parents and to his former teachers. Finally, he should talk to God about each student who has been entrusted to him and ask fo r divine assistance in meeting the needs o f each pupil. Q. How can we motivate teachers to take an active interest in their pupils ? A . The key to the answer of this question is the example of our Lord. He worked with the multitudes, but spent the majority o f His time with the few. He poured Himself into His disciples. He ate with them, walked and talked with them, and helped each one in the area o f need. These
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