Recently for a couple of Sundays I have been asked to sub for Sunday School Teachers. The powers that be assume since I went to Divinity School that I might know what I am doing. Ha! I know that there are plenty of people traditionally unschooled who know more than me. I try to help out with my limited ability.
I will be honest in that teaching is not my strong suit. Of course, reading this blog shows that I am not the greatest in getting a point across. I know that I do not prepare as much as I should. I have a hard time in getting all the notes ready. I probably "wing it" more than I should. I wish I was one of those teachers who uses the illustrations or other props. I know that I am boring. From the front I can see the blank stares and trips to oblivion land. Which I have been guilty of as well. It is interesting to see the people whose facial expression change. For example, a person will have a neutral expression and when he sees me glance that way, will smile and nod head.
So far everyone has been gracious in sitting through my spiel. I guess I will continue as asked until I am not asked anymore. I think it will take the experience of the preparation of the teacher and the number of experiences to make a good teacher.
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