If parents are responsible to train their children, what are the children doing in schools? Matt Peachy lays out a case for education that places schools squarely in a position of service to the church and to families. He then outlines some of the ways that this shapes a school, particularly in its relationships with parents and the church.
Matt teaches at the secondary level and has administrative and pastoral experience. Notably, he is also a parent. Matt addresses three core questions in his talk:
- Who is responsible for education?
- Where do teachers fit?
- What kind of people should teachers be?
Outline of key sections of Matt’s presentation:
How can we support parents?
- See yourself as a servant
- Communicate well (Assume that parents want what is best for their children)
- Lead your classroom
How do we sell the church?
- Recognize your impact
- Promote excellence
- Emphasize discipleship
What qualities are we looking for in teachers?
- Christlikeness
- Competency
- Commitment
For those of you who have been to Faith Builders, there are a few doses of Guys Mills sirens to stir your nostalgia.
Links
- This episode was first published on The Dock as “Supporting the Parents:” https://thedockforlearning.org/lecture/supporting-the-parents/
- Teachers Week 2019: https://thedockforlearning.org/series/fbep-teachers-week/teachers-week-2019/
- Reclaiming the Future of Christian Education by Albert Greene: https://a.co/d/7x2oukN
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