What Can I Do to Teach More Like the Savior?
https://www.lds.org/ensign/2018/02/what-can-i-do-to-teach-more-like-the-savior?lang=eng
- Teach by the Spirit, knowing that it is the Spirit who gives life and breath and substance to our lessons (see D&C 43:15).
- Focus on the doctrine, recognizing that the doctrine as taught in the scriptures and by the living prophets has the inherent power to change lives (see Alma 31:5).
- Become an avid learner, knowing that the ideal teacher is also an ideal learner (see D&C 88:118).
- Seek revelation, knowing that with every call to teach comes the right to receive revelation to magnify one’s calling (see D&C 42:61).
- Demonstrate love by learning each class member’s name, praying for him or her individually, taking a personal interest in each (particularly those with special needs), and reaching out in a meaningful way to those who don’t attend (see Moroni 7:47–48).
Improving as a Christlike Teacher: A Personal Evaluation
https://www.lds.org/ensign/2018/02/what-can-i-do-to-teach-more-like-the-savior/improving-as-a-christlike-teacher-a-personal-evaluation?lang=eng
Consider the principles of effective teaching below. In areas where you feel you can grow, use the space provided to write what you feel prompted to do.
- I attend teacher council meetings with a humble desire to learn and participate (see D&C 112:10).
- I regularly record impressions of the Spirit to help me as a learner and teacher (see D&C 76:28).
- I commence preparation of my lessons at least a week in advance (see D&C 88:118–19).
- I have an appropriate balance of teacher instruction and class discussion (see D&C 88:122).
- I fervently plead for the Spirit so I can be an instrument in God’s hands (see D&C 42:14).
- I take time to ponder the scripture block before reading the lesson or outside material so I can enhance the revelation I might receive (see D&C 42:61).
- I help my class members, especially youth, not only learn the gospel but also become effective teachers so they can become better missionaries, leaders, teachers, and parents (see D&C 88:77).
- I pray by name for those in my class (see Luke 22:32).
- I reach out to those in my class who don’t attend? (see Luke 15:1–7).
- What is my biggest challenge to becoming a Christlike teacher, and how can I overcome that challenge?
Viewpoint: Teaching and Learning in the Church - 31-DEC-2017
https://www.lds.org/church/news/viewpoint-teaching-and-learning-in-the-church?lang=eng
The Prophet Joseph Smith underscored the importance of teaching and learning. In an April 10, 1842, discourse in Nauvoo, Illinois, he declared, “A man is saved no faster than he gets knowledge, for if he does not get knowledge, he will be brought into captivity by some evil power in the other world, as evil spirits will have more knowledge, and consequently more power than many men who are on the earth. Hence it needs revelation to assist us, and give us knowledge of the things of God” (Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith [2007], 266).
Old Testament contains the timeless word of God, Sunday School leaders say of 2018 course
https://www.deseretnews.com/article/865694340/Old-Testament-contains-the-timeless-word-of-God-Sunday-School-leaders-say-of-2018-course.html
“The word of God is important whether it was given 4,000 years ago or whether it was given today; the word of God is timeless,”
'Peace in Christ': LDS youth leaders discuss 2018 theme
https://www.deseretnews.com/article/865694470/Peace-in-Christ-LDS-youth-leaders-discuss-2018-theme.html
“Youth are being directed to find Christ in His words, in learning of Him so that they might really learn how to emulate Him. The peace in Christ isn’t just indicating that we believe Christ, but it really is knowing Him, knowing of Him, feeling His Spirit and walking with that Spirit.”
General leaders answer questions about new curriculum for Relief Society, Melchizedek Priesthood
https://www.deseretnews.com/article/865694155/General-leaders-answer-questions-about-new-curriculum-for-Relief-Society-Melchizedek-Priesthood.html
- 1: The first Sunday in the month is perhaps the most significant change, because that is going to be a council meeting involving the entire quorum, group or ward Relief Society.
- 2&3: On the second and third Sundays of the month, the curriculum, which in the past has been the Teachings of Presidents of the Church manuals, now will be drawn from talks from the most recent general conference.
- 4: On the fourth Sunday, it will be a single topic selected by the First Presidency and the Twelve for a six-month period.
- 5: The fifth Sunday will be as it is now, with a topic chosen by the bishopric for instruction to the combined Melchizedek Priesthood and Relief Society.
2018 Curriculum Announced for Children, Youth, and Adults
https://www.lds.org/church/news/2018-curriculum-announced-for-children-youth-and-adults?lang=eng
Facilitating Groups for Self-Reliance
https://www.lds.org/bc/content/ldsorg/topics/self-reliance/facilitating-groups-na-eng.pdf?lang=eng
Elder M. Russell Ballard taught: “I believe councils are the most effective way to get real results. Additionally, I know councils are the Lord’s way and that He created all things in the universe through a heavenly council, as mentioned in the holy scripture” (“Family Councils,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2016, 63).
Facilitating a Group
https://www.lds.org/topics/pef-self-reliance/facilitating-a-group?lang=eng&old=true