Deuteronomy 11:18-21; Matthew 28:16-20
This passage in Deuteronomy reminds God’s people to take advantage of “teachable moments” with their children. They were reminded to be ready to teach their children about God and His Word wherever they were and whenever the opportunity arose. They were to teach their children (and to model for their children) a love and respect for God and His Word. In the Matthew passage, known as “The Great Commission,” it is made clear that believers were to be taught Jesus’ teachings and to apply His teachings to their lives. Jesus was the Master Teacher who used teachable moments to instruct His disciples. Likewise, using STEM in the classroom helps create teachable moments which are essential to learning.
When students see the immediate relevance of what they are learning, their engagement and interest levels increase. Teachable moments capture students’ attention, make the learning experience more dynamic and interactive. Learning how to integrate STEM lessons into the classroom, and how to assess student learning, are both important. God’s word instructed the Israelites to teach His law and precepts to the children using teachable moments. Addressing teachable moments allows teachers to connect with students on a relevant, personal level. It demonstrates that the teacher is responsive to students’ questions and interests in a supportive learning environment. It fosters critical thinking skills and prepares students for the challenges they may face in real life.
Jesus often used parables to create teachable moments that were relevant and essential to the lives of the disciples. They were practical applications to teach spiritual knowledge. The principles of STEM learning help teachers create these same types of teachable moments which are practical demonstrations of science and math which are relevant and essential to our students.
After careful consideration, please answer the following questions.
- What are some of the methods Jesus used to teach His disciples the spiritual lessons they needed to learn?
- How might you apply some of Jesus’ methods of teaching in the classroom to enhance the learning environment for your students?
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