TEACHING TIP: Help students find personal meaning in the doctrine you teach. 

Helping students recognize the personal relevance of the Savior’s doctrine can help what they learn feel meaningful and useful. An example of how to do this can be found in Lesson 43: “Exodus 12–13, Part 2.” To learn more, see “The Savior Helped People Find Personal Relevance in His Doctrine” (Teaching in the Savior’s Way [2022], 23). 

TEACHING TIP: Help learners recognize the Lord’s love, power, and mercy in their lives. 

Helping students recognize what the Lord has done for them can help them exercise faith in Him. An example of how to do this is in Lesson 18: “Moses 7:53–69.” To learn more, see “Help Learners Recognize the Lord’s Love, Power, and Mercy in Their Lives” (Teaching in the Savior’s Way [2022], 8). 

TEACHING TIP: Look for symbols that testify of Jesus Christ. 

As you study this week’s materials with your students, look for powerful symbolism that testifies of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. Give students opportunities to learn from the Holy Ghost as they reflect on what these symbols can represent. An example of how to do this can be found in Lesson 52: “Exodus 25; 35–40.” To learn more, see “Look for Symbols That Testify of Jesus Christ” (Teaching in the Savior’s Way [2022], 7). 

TEACHING TIP: Bear testimony often, and invite learners to share their feelings, experiences, and testimonies.

As students share their feelings, experiences, and testimonies, the Holy Ghost will bear witness of the truth of what they are saying, both to their own minds and hearts as well as to others. To learn more about the power of sharing testimony, see “The Savior Bore Testimony to Those He Taught” (Teaching in the Savior’s Way, p. 18). An example of how to do this can be found in Lesson 57: “Numbers 21.” 

TEACHING TIP: Teach from the scriptures and words of latter-day prophets. 

When teachings are based on the scriptures and words of latter-day prophets, students are more likely to feel the Holy Ghost testify of the truths they are learning. For more on how the Savior did this, see “The Savior Taught from the Scriptures” (Teaching in the Savior’s Way, p. 21). An example of how to do this can be found in Lesson 60: “Deuteronomy 15.” 

TEACHING TIP: Encourage learners to come to know the Savior by studying the gospel daily.

Scripture study gives us a chance to hear the Savior’s voice. The invitation to read the scriptures is an invitation to come to know Jesus Christ. As you teach your students about scripture study, encourage them to not only find what the scriptures teach about the Savior but to find Him. To learn more, see “The Savior Encouraged Others to Come to Know Him by Studying His Word” (Teaching in the Savior’s Way [2022], 25). An example of how to do this can be found in Lesson 61: “Joshua 1.” 

TEACHING TIP: Help Learners Strengthen Their Relationship with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. 

Helping students recognize the love of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ in their lives will strengthen their connection to Them. To learn more, see “Help Learners Strengthen Their Relationship with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ” in Teaching in the Savior’s Way [2022], 9. An example of how to do this can be found in Lesson 65: “Judges 2–4.” 

TEACHING TIP: Find appropriate ways to express your love.

When the people you teach feel your love, they are more likely to also feel the Savior’s love for them as you teach. The Savior always looked for unique and personal ways to help the people He taught feel His love. To learn more, see “The Savior Expressed His Love for Those He Taught” (Teaching in the Savior’s Way [2022], 14–15). 

Look for opportunities this week to appropriately express your love for your students. One way you could do this is to send a message to a few students’ parents sharing something positive you have noticed about their child. (For additional training, see “Find appropriate ways to express your love” in Teacher Development Skills.) 

TEACHING TIP: Prepare yourself spiritually. 

When teachers humbly prepare themselves and the learning activities for their students, the Holy Ghost can guide their preparation. For more on how the Savior prepared Himself to teach, see “The Savior Prepared Himself Spiritually to Teach” (Teaching in the Savior’s Way [2022], 16–17). 

For training on inviting the Spirit to refine your preparations to teach, see the skill “Use the document ‘Improving as a Christlike Teacher—A Personal Evaluation’ to invite the Holy Ghost to help you refine your preparations to teach” in Teacher Development Skills. 

TEACHING TIP: Focus on truths that lead to conversion and build faith in Jesus Christ.

When teachers help students state converting principles in their own words, it can deepen their understanding of the scriptures and the words of the prophets. An example of how to do this can be found in Lesson 25: “Genesis 15–18, 21.” To learn more, see “The Savior Taught Truths That Lead to Conversion and Build Faith” (Teaching in the Savior’s Way [2022], 22). 

TEACHING TIP: Invite learners to live what they are learning. 

As students learn the Savior’s gospel, the Holy Ghost can help them recognize adjustments they need to make. Invitations to review the goals they have set previously can also help students see how they are progressing and make needed corrections. An example of how to do this can be found in Lesson 80: “Assess Your Learning 5.” 

For more on how the Savior did this, see the section “The Savior Invited Others to Live What He Taught” (Teaching in the Savior’s Way, 26). 

TEACHING TIP: Help learners find personal relevance in the doctrine of Jesus Christ. 

When the Savior taught in parables, He allowed the learner to disover how the teachings related to them personally. The Savior invites us to find personal relevance in His teachings. We can help learners discover the relevance of the gospel of Jesus Christ by helping make connections between His gospel and their lives. To learn more, see “The Savior Helped People Find Personal Relevance in His Doctrine” (Teaching in the Savior’s Way [2022], 23) An example of how to do this can be found in Lesson 86: “2 Kings 18–19.” 

TEACHING TIP: Encourage learners to come to know the Savior by studying the gospel daily.

Scripture study gives us a chance to hear the Savior’s voice. The invitation to read the scriptures is an invitation to come to know Jesus Christ. As you teach your students about scripture study, encourage them to not only find what the scriptures teach about the Savior but to find Him. To learn more, see “The Savior Encouraged Others to Come to Know Him by Studying His Word” (Teaching in the Savior’s Way [2022], 25). An example of how to do this can be found in Lesson 61: “Joshua 1.” 

TEACHING TIP: Pray for them by name. 

Praying for your students by name can help prepare you to receive inspiration to better help individuals in your class come closer to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. To learn more, see “The Savior Prayed for Those He Taught” in Teaching in the Savior’s Way. For additional training, see “Pray for them by name” in the Teacher Development Skills. 

TEACHING TIP: Emphasize the example of Jesus Christ. 

As we strive to live the Savior’s gospel, we are not simply following principles; we are following Jesus Christ. He is the perfect example of all gospel principles. When we focus on the Savior’s perfect example, we give the Holy Ghost an opportunity to testify of Jesus Christ and inspire your students to follow Him. To learn more, see “Emphasize the Example of Jesus Christ” (Teaching in the Savior’s Way, 6). An example of how to do this can be found in Lesson 95: “Esther, Part 2.” 

TEACHING TIP: Seek to know students—understand their circumstances, needs, and strengths.

Students are more willing to learn from someone who they know cares about them. Additionally, when we strive to get to know students with love, we can be inspired about how to best help them find personal meaning and power in the Savior and His gospel. An example of how seeking to understand students can influence our teaching can be found in Lesson 19: “Moses 8.” To learn more, see “The Savior Knows Us and Understands Our Circumstances, Needs, and Strengths” (Teaching in the Savior’s Way [2022], 13). 

TEACHING TIP: Create settings and opportunities for learners to be taught by the Holy Ghost. 

Inspirational music can invite the influence of the Holy Ghost and create a feeling of reverence in class. An example of how to do this can be found in Lesson 100: “Introduction to Psalms, Part 1.” 

To learn more about helping learners be taught by the Holy Ghost, see “The Savior Provided Opportunities for People to Be Taught by the Holy Ghost” (Teaching in the Savior’s Way, p. 17–18). 

TEACHING TIP: Teach the Doctrine. 

When the Savior taught using parables, He allowed the learner to connect with different parts of the story. This helped learners find personal relevance in His teachings. When we teach the Savior’s doctrine, we can help students find personal relevance in what they are learning. One way we can do this is by helping students consider their personal circumstances as they study the scriptures. To learn more, see “The Savior Helped People Find Personal Relevance in His Doctrine” (Teaching in the Savior’s Way, 23). An example of how to do this can be found in Lesson 105: “Psalms 61–86.” 

TEACHING TIP: Invite learners to prepare to learn. 

Spiritual preparation matters—for you and for the people you teach. When visiting the Americas, the Savior told the multitude, “Go ye unto your homes, and … prepare your minds for the morrow” (3 Nephi 17:3). Look for ways you can follow the Savior’s example and encourage your students to prepare to learn in seminary. To learn more about how the Savior did this, see “The Savior Invited Others to Prepare to Learn” (Teaching in the Savior’s Way [2022], 25). An example of preparing students to learn can be found in the student preparation for Lesson 107: “Psalm 119” (see below). 

TEACHING TIP: Emphasize the example of Jesus Christ. 

As we strive to live the Savior’s gospel, we are not simply following principles—we are following Him. Jesus Christ is the perfect example of all gospel principles. Focusing on His example will give the Holy Ghost an opportunity to testify of the Savior and inspire your students to follow Him. An example of how to do this can be found in Lesson 109: “Introduction to Proverbs.” 

To learn more, see “Emphasize the Example of Jesus Christ” (Teaching in the Savior’s Way, [2016] 6). 

TEACHING TIP: Love those you teach—Seek to clarify and understand the real intent of students’ questions, feelings, and beliefs. 

As students ask questions and make comments in class, it can be helpful to clarify and understand their feelings and beliefs, looking for the real intent of their questions. After students ask questions or make comments, one way to do this is to thank them and ask clarifying questions, seeking to understand what they might be wondering or worrying about. 

For additional training on how seek to clarify and understand the real intent of students’ questions, feelings, and beliefs see: “Seek to know your students—understand their circumstances, needs, and strengths,” in Teacher Development Skills. 

For more on how the Savior did this, see “The Savior Knows Us and Understands Our Circumstances, Needs, and Strengths,” Teaching in the Savior’s Way (2022), 13. 

TEACHING TIP: Help learners take responsibility for their learning. 

Sometimes, teachers feel a need to tell students what they should know. However, one of the most impactful things a teacher can do is to help students take responsibility for their learning. The Savior always looked for ways to do this by asking those He taught questions and inviting them to act. For more on how the Savior did this, see “The Savior Helped Others Take Responsibility for Their Learning” (Teaching in the Savior’s Way [2022], 24–25). 

For an example of how you can help your students accept responsibility for their learning, see Lesson 123 “Isaiah 51–52.” 

TEACHING TIP: Help learners recognize the Lord’s love, power, and mercy in their lives. 

Helping students recognize what the Lord has done for them can help them exercise faith in Him. An example of how to do this is in Lesson 18: “Moses 7:53–69.” To learn more, see “Help Learners Recognize the Lord’s Love, Power, and Mercy in Their Lives” (Teaching in the Savior’s Way [2022], 8). 

TEACHING TIP: Create settings and opportunities for learners to be taught by the Holy Ghost. 

Inspirational music can invite the influence of the Holy Ghost and create a feeling of reverence in class. An example of how to do this can be found in Lesson 100: “Introduction to Psalms, Part 1.” 

To learn more about helping learners be taught by the Holy Ghost, see “The Savior Provided Opportunities for People to Be Taught by the Holy Ghost” (Teaching in the Savior’s Way, p. 17–18).