Today we are talking about taking our classroom from a lecture-based system to a child-centered system. First, we need to allow students to share what they are learning inside and outside the classroom and we need to create a safe environment in which to share those ideas.
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It's easy for us as teachers to fall into a pattern of lecturing to our students, but with a little bit of planning and strategy, we can transform that lecture system to one that's more focused on our students.
In this video, we are going to be talking about two simple yet important steps for you to be on your way to creating a child-centered classroom.
When students share, they learn. Studies show that when students are sharing and engaging with a lesson, they learn more than if they are passively listening through a traditional lecture-based system.
The easiest way to do this is to jot down 2-3 discussion questions before your lesson that go along with what you’ll be talking about. It can be ones that you came up with yourself, or maybe your Sunday School curriculum already has them prepared for you.
Another practical way to do this is at the beginning of every lesson, tell your students that they need to be able to teach one other person about the story/message they are learning about today. This seems basic, but setting the expectation of this goal focuses the students on sharing the gospel. Whether it’s to their parents, grandparents, or their friend. Then in the following week, ask your students who they shared with and how it went.
The second crucial element to creating a child-centered classroom is by establishing a safe and loving environment. In order for students to learn, they need to feel like they won’t be judged or criticized for their answers. Having an environment that students know they can share freely and openly without criticism is a huge step to a child-centered classroom.
One way we can establish a safe and loving environment is by building rapport with our students. Take time outside of the Sunday School classroom to try and get to know each student. Ask them, “How was your week?” “Did you read anything interesting this week?” “What are your favorite things to do outside?” These simple questions can help you build a foundation with students that helps them feel more open and safe with you. Just like adults, when you take interest in them, they will feel valued and appreciated. And the best part? They’ll want to come back next week.
So the two easy steps to creating a child-centered classroom is by allowing students to share and creating a safe environment.
What tips and strategies do you have that help build a child-centered classroom? Leave a comment below the video and share your ideas with other teachers around the world. We’d love to hear from you.
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