In Part 1, I talked about the need for revolutionary teachers to continue to expose learners to a variety of teaching methods in order to expand possibilities of achieving balance while addressing preferences. I mentioned in the previous entry that Dr. La Verne Tolbert, Founder and President of Teaching Like Jesus Ministries, has written a great book entitled Teaching Like Jesus: A Practical Guide to Christian Education in Your Church. Her focus on principles from Jesus and practices for ministry is a needed blend in churches. She has given me permission to share a “Show, Tell, Do” activity from her book that can be helpful to Sunday School teachers and small group leaders.
This is the second page of the full “Show, Tell, Do” chart from pages 66-67. Place a checkmark in the column that best describes that teaching method. Note: Several of these activities may fall into two or even three categories. Choose the category that is dominant. (The answer key can be found on pages 217-218 of the book.)
| Show | Tell | Do | ||
| 35. | Find the Scripture | |||
| 36. | Write a letter | |||
| 37. | Agree/disagree discussion | |||
| 38. | Unscramble the verses | |||
| 39. | Listen to a tape recording | |||
| 40. | Take a walk | |||
| 41. | Find locations on a map | |||
| 42. | Unscramble the words | |||
| 43. | Play instruments | |||
| 44. | Answer in circle response | |||
| 45. | Post on bulletin board | |||
| 46. | Finger paint | |||
| 47. | Do a dramatic reading | |||
| 48. | Compose a poem | |||
| 49. | Give a ten-minute sermon | |||
| 50. | Dress up as a Bible character | |||
| 51. | Paraphrase a hymn | |||
| 52. | Write a commercial | |||
| 53. | Do spontaneous drama | |||
| 54. | Make a collage | |||
| 55. | Brainstorm | |||
| 56. | Write poetry/psalm | |||
| 57. | Write out a Bible verse | |||
| 58. | Dialogue | |||
| 59. | Make a mural | |||
| 60. | Do role-play | |||
| 61. | Debate | |||
| 62. | Make charts | |||
| 63. | Write a prayer | |||
| 64. | Compare songs | |||
| 65. | Pantomime | |||
| 66. | Record a report | |||
| 67. | Write a character comparison | |||
| 68. | Solve a problem | |||
| 69. | Do creative writing | |||
| 70. | Make a video | |||
| 71. | Perform a sociodrama (social problem) | |||
| 72. | Write original songs | |||
| 73. | Paint | |||
| 74. | Do paper cuts | |||
| 75. | Make a mobile |
As I asked last time, how many of these methods have you used? These teaching methods are not just for children! In a class of six adults, you will usually find all three learning style preferences (show, tell, and do) present. Work to offer a balanced diet through the teaching methods you use. Remember to get Dr. Tolbert’s book for even more practical help. Take actions not be mediocre in your teaching. Be revolutionary!
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