Christ the Master-Teacher Workshop
12 Ways to Become a Better Religious Educator
We think that becoming a better religious educator requires more specialized knowledge of teaching strategies and management techniques, but according to Christ (the Master-Teacher) all we need to do is become better disciples and servants. So if we just focus on growing as disciples and servants, we will become better teachers and leaders.
- Recall Your Calling as a Religious Educator (Day 1) (Disciple)
- Recognize Your Relationship with Christ (Day 2)
- Spend Time Reading the Scriptures (Day 4)
- Improve One Prayer Habit (Day 7)
- Learn Something from Your Students (Day 6)
- Write a Note of Praise to a Student Who Struggles (Day 11) (Servant)
- Compliment a Parent about a Child (Day 12)
- Pray for Your Students (Day 13)
- Articulate a Vision for Your Classroom (Day 17) (Leader)
- Simplify Your Lesson (Day 23) (Teacher)
- Tell a Story in Class (Day 24)
- Become a Witness (Day 31)
*Day numbers correspond to the days in 31 Days to Becoming a Better Religious Educator.
Catechetical Activities Workshop
Find additional ideas for each of the ten activities suggested in the workshop:
- Bell Work: Bell Work Activities–They Save Time and Keep Students Engaged
- Scripture & Witness: Are You a Witness? A New Focus on Teaching AND Testimony
- Prayer: Classroom Prayer Resources
- Hook: “The Hook” from Teach Like A Champion by Doug Lemov
- Getting Attention: Classroom Engagement Course 3.2: 6 Ways to Get Students’ Attention (Members)
- Graphic Organizers: Downloadable Graphic Organizers
- Centers: The Religion Teacher Products and eBooks
- Games: Games at The Religion Teacher
- Projects: Classroom Engagement Course 4.2: Creativity & Engagement
- Candid Classroom Experiences: I’ve never written about this before!
