Our first teacher training seminar was a success. We had 3 packed days full of lessons, discussions, questions, laughter, singing, creative application, and much more. Going into this training I had no idea what to expect, I was just hoping people would show up. Out of the 20 teachers that were invited we had a turnout of 14, which was a great number. This training was unique in that Bethany and I didn’t just offer practical advice on teaching methods or try to come up with solutions for challenges that teachers face here. We believe that change is only possible through Christ and therefore we shared the hope of the Gospel and how it is through the Gospel that we can overcome obstacles, see ourselves and our students through new eyes, and live out the truth of Jesus believing that change and transformation are possible through Him. The teacher’s responses were incredible. We had great discussions about how we are created in God’s image, how we can show love to our students, how to discipline students in a way that shows love and grace, and how to have hope in Jesus no matter what lays before us. At the end of the 3 days we had a closing ceremony where a few people shared comments to wrap things up. One of the students spoke as a representative for all the participants and gave many words of appreciation ending on the note that they are thirsty for more. I am also thirsty for more because I too learned so much from these amazing teachers about what it is like to be an educator in Mundri. I look forward to seeing what other opportunities the Lord places before us in this area of teacher training. I believe this was just the beginning!
Bethany and I took turns teaching and leading discussions. Above I am drawing an illustration to help teachers understand what discipline entails.
We had the teachers go through a small obstacle course before we began discussing what obstacles we face as teachers.
At the end of the 3rd day we had all the participants create a visual aid to bring back to their schools and use to share what they learned at the training.
Bethany and I took turns teaching and leading discussions. Above I am drawing an illustration to help teachers understand what discipline entails.
We had the teachers go through a small obstacle course before we began discussing what obstacles we face as teachers.
At the end of the 3rd day we had all the participants create a visual aid to bring back to their schools and use to share what they learned at the training.
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so glad to hear that the training was such a success, Kim! glad for the encouragement for you and for these teachers!
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