Many of you know that I'm a student of how people learn. This was part of the basis for Teach the Jesus Way, an extensive set of coaching I developed for advanced teachers to master the use of questions, story, and dialogue in teaching -- as Jesus used them.
I also recommend this book: Brain Rules. It's written from a completely secular perspective, but has some fascinating information which will help you be a better teacher.
The basic 12 rules are:
Exercise boosts brain power
The human brain evolved, too
Every brain is wired differently
We don't pay attention to boring things
Repeat to remember
Remember to repeat
Sleep well, think well
Stressed brains don't learn the same way
Stimulate more of the senses
Vision trumps all other senses
Male and female brains are different
We are powerful and natural explorers
I think you can see why this is helpful information for Bible teachers!
Not interested in adding another book to your growing reading pile? Then go to the author's web site and watch the short videos explaining these concepts.
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WOW! Was that ever "food for thought". All simple, but something we should all take seriously. Thanks for digging this up Glenn, its a good reminder - especially for me!
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