Pedagogical Implications of a Relationship with God

Pedagogical Implications of a Relationship with God

Pedagogical Implications of a Relationship with GodThe Role of the Holy Spirit as TeacherWhat Does a Relationship with God have to do with our Teaching Effectiveness?Why does God care about our effectiveness?

How can the Holy Spirit play a role in our teaching?

What is the role of prayer in relation to our effectiveness as teachers?

What is the potential result of praying and asking for help in our teaching effectiveness?

If we understand how significant Gods role can be in our teaching effectiveness, what keeps us from letting Him help?

Why does God care about our Effectiveness as Teachers / Professors?It may strengthen our opportunities to share our faith with students and other teachers.

It allows us to live life more abundantly or purpose filled.

The more effective we are, the more people we can help.

Because we care He cares. He wants our personal relationship with Him to grow and develop.

How can the Holy Spirit play a role in our teaching?Wisdom and discernment of content and level

Aid in the discernment of need / diagnosis for learning

Wisdom and discernment of teaching strategies / feedback

Outlook on teaching effectiveness / efficacy

Change circumstances

Change of student attitudes / behaviors / perceptions

Improve teacher student relationship

Provides opportunities to share our faith and relationship with God

Biblical Reference for Prayer in Teaching Effectiveness

James 1:5If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.

John 14:12-1412 Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. 13 And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.

Matthew 21:22If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.Colossians 1:9For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives,Ephesians 1:17I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.Acts 10:40but God raised him from the dead on the third day and caused him to be seen.John 14:26But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.

Survey on Teacher Use of PrayerHow do teacher / professors pray in regard to their teaching?

What are teachers expectations in regard to Gods intervention in their teaching effectiveness?

Is there a self reported gap between what instructors know about prayer and what they practice?

What are the ways we can consistently implement prayer / Gods help in our teaching?

If we understand how significant Gods role can be in our teaching effectiveness, what keeps us from letting Him help?

What can we do to pass this truth along to the teachers / coaches we are training?ImplicationsRomans 1:28Furthermore, just as they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, so God gave them over to a depraved mind, so that they do what ought not to be done.

Romans 8:26In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.

Romans 7:18For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.

Question 1Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Age:Age:Age:Answer OptionsAnswer OptionsResponse PercentResponse Count20 - 2520 - 250.0%026 - 3026 - 308.0%231 - 4031 - 4012.0%341 5041 5028.0%751 - Older51 - Older52.0%13answered questionanswered question2525skipped questionskipped question00

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Question 2Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)How many years have you considered yourself a believer / follower of Christ?How many years have you considered yourself a believer / follower of Christ?How many years have you considered yourself a believer / follower of Christ?How many years have you considered yourself a believer / follower of Christ?Answer OptionsAnswer OptionsResponse PercentResponse Count0 - 10 - 10.0%01 - 41 - 40.0%05 - 105 - 100.0%011 1911 194.0%120 - More20 - More96.0%24answered questionanswered question2525skipped questionskipped question00

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Question 3Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Denomination Preference:Denomination Preference:Denomination Preference:Denomination Preference:Answer OptionsAnswer OptionsResponse PercentResponse CountNazareneNazarene33.3%8BaptistBaptist33.3%8MethodistMethodist4.2%1Church of ChristChurch of Christ8.3%2PresbyterianPresbyterian4.2%1PentecostalPentecostal0.0%0Non-denominationalNon-denominational12.5%3OtherOther4.2%1CatholicCatholic4.2%1Other (please specify)Other (please specify)22answered questionanswered question2424skipped questionskipped question11

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Question 4Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Years Teaching Experience:Years Teaching Experience:Years Teaching Experience:Years Teaching Experience:Answer OptionsAnswer OptionsResponse PercentResponse Count0 - 10 - 10.0%02 - 52 - 58.0%25 - 105 - 1016.0%411 2011 2024.0%621 - More21 - More52.0%13answered questionanswered question2525skipped questionskipped question00

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Question 5Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Do you currently teach at a Christian school?Do you currently teach at a Christian school?Do you currently teach at a Christian school?Do you currently teach at a Christian school?Answer OptionsAnswer OptionsResponse PercentResponse CountYesYes84.0%21NoNo16.0%4answered questionanswered question2525skipped questionskipped question00

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Question 6Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Current level of teaching:Current level of teaching:Current level of teaching:Current level of teaching:Answer OptionsAnswer OptionsResponse PercentResponse CountHome SchoolHome School4.2%1OtherOther0.0%0Pre - SchoolPre - School0.0%0ElementaryElementary4.2%1Middle SchoolMiddle School0.0%0High SchoolHigh School12.5%3University / CollegeUniversity / College79.2%19Not currently employedNot currently employed0.0%0Other (please specify)Other (please specify)11answered questionanswered question2424skipped questionskipped question11

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Question 7Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Current Teaching Area(s):Current Teaching Area(s):Current Teaching Area(s):Current Teaching Area(s):Answer OptionsAnswer OptionsResponse PercentResponse CountArtArt0.0%0BusinessBusiness8.0%2CommunicationCommunication0.0%0Computer ScienceComputer Science8.0%2EducationEducation28.0%7EnglishEnglish4.0%1General / Multiple SubjectsGeneral / Multiple Subjects4.0%1HistoryHistory8.0%2MarketingMarketing0.0%0MathMath0.0%0MusicMusic4.0%1Physical EducationPhysical Education4.0%1ReligionReligion4.0%1ScienceScience16.0%4Sport RelatedSport Related0.0%0Teacher EducationTeacher Education0.0%0OtherOther24.0%6Other (please specify)Other (please specify)77answered questionanswered question2525skipped questionskipped question00

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Question 8Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)I would consider teaching what God has called me to do vocationally?I would consider teaching what God has called me to do vocationally?I would consider teaching what God has called me to do vocationally?I would consider teaching what God has called me to do vocationally?Answer OptionsAnswer OptionsResponse PercentResponse CountYesYes96.0%24NoNo0.0%0Undecided / Not SureUndecided / Not Sure4.0%1answered questionanswered question2525skipped questionskipped question00

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Question 9Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)I believe that God has the desire to communicate with me on a regular / constant basis?I believe that God has the desire to communicate with me on a regular / constant basis?I believe that God has the desire to communicate with me on a regular / constant basis?I believe that God has the desire to communicate with me on a regular / constant basis?Answer OptionsAnswer OptionsResponse PercentResponse CountYesYes96.0%24NoNo0.0%0Undecided / Not SureUndecided / Not Sure4.0%1answered questionanswered question2525skipped questionskipped question00

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Question 10Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Which of the following do you feel best describes your regular communication with God?Which of the following do you feel best describes your regular communication with God?Which of the following do you feel best describes your regular communication with God?Which of the following do you feel best describes your regular communication with God?Answer OptionsAnswer OptionsResponse PercentResponse CountAlmost neverAlmost never0.0%0YearlyYearly0.0%0MonthlyMonthly0.0%0WeeklyWeekly0.0%0DailyDaily88.0%22Hourly / MinuteHourly / Minute12.0%3Inconsistent / hard to determineInconsistent / hard to determine0.0%0answered questionanswered question2525skipped questionskipped question00

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Question 11Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)For you personally, which one of the descriptions below best / most often describe the confirmation that you are hearing from God?For you personally, which one of the descriptions below best / most often describe the confirmation that you are hearing from God?For you personally, which one of the descriptions below best / most often describe the confirmation that you are hearing from God?For you personally, which one of the descriptions below best / most often describe the confirmation that you are hearing from God?Answer OptionsAnswer OptionsResponse PercentResponse CountA voice that seems almost audible to youA voice that seems almost audible to you0.0%0Through reading scripture application / insight to my specific situationThrough reading scripture application / insight to my specific situation20.0%5A feeling or sense of peaceA feeling or sense of peace16.0%4A sense of excitement or revelationA sense of excitement or revelation0.0%0I just know, and it is confirmed through circumstancesI just know, and it is confirmed through circumstances16.0%4Things are working out, and I can look back to see how God has used themThings are working out, and I can look back to see how God has used them4.0%1Confirmation from multiple sourcesConfirmation from multiple sources32.0%8OtherOther12.0%3Other (please specify)Other (please specify)55answered questionanswered question2525skipped questionskipped question00

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Question 12Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)I feel / believe that God cares about my effectiveness as a teacher?I feel / believe that God cares about my effectiveness as a teacher?I feel / believe that God cares about my effectiveness as a teacher?I feel / believe that God cares about my effectiveness as a teacher?Answer OptionsAnswer OptionsResponse PercentResponse CountYesYes100.0%25NoNo0.0%0Undecided / Not SureUndecided / Not Sure0.0%0answered questionanswered question2525skipped questionskipped question00

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Question 13Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)I feel / believe that God helps me with my teaching effectiveness.I feel / believe that God helps me with my teaching effectiveness.I feel / believe that God helps me with my teaching effectiveness.I feel / believe that God helps me with my teaching effectiveness.Answer OptionsAnswer OptionsResponse PercentResponse CountYesYes100.0%24NoNo0.0%0Undecided / Not SureUndecided / Not Sure0.0%0answered questionanswered question2424skipped questionskipped question11

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Question 14Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)I feel / believe that God can lead or control my actions / ideas as a teacher, if I ask Him to.I feel / believe that God can lead or control my actions / ideas as a teacher, if I ask Him to.I feel / believe that God can lead or control my actions / ideas as a teacher, if I ask Him to.I feel / believe that God can lead or control my actions / ideas as a teacher, if I ask Him to.Answer OptionsAnswer OptionsResponse PercentResponse CountYesYes96.0%24NoNo0.0%0Undecided / Not SureUndecided / Not Sure4.0%1answered questionanswered question2525skipped questionskipped question00

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Question 15Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)I feel / believe that God can lead or control my students actions / performance, if I ask Him to.I feel / believe that God can lead or control my students actions / performance, if I ask Him to.I feel / believe that God can lead or control my students actions / performance, if I ask Him to.I feel / believe that God can lead or control my students actions / performance, if I ask Him to.Answer OptionsAnswer OptionsResponse PercentResponse CountYesYes92.0%23NoNo0.0%0Undecided / Not SureUndecided / Not Sure8.0%2answered questionanswered question2525skipped questionskipped question00

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Question 16Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)I feel / believe my relationship with God gives me more confidence as a teacher.I feel / believe my relationship with God gives me more confidence as a teacher.I feel / believe my relationship with God gives me more confidence as a teacher.I feel / believe my relationship with God gives me more confidence as a teacher.Answer OptionsAnswer OptionsResponse PercentResponse CountYesYes96.0%24NoNo0.0%0Undecided / Not SureUndecided / Not Sure4.0%1answered questionanswered question2525skipped questionskipped question00

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Question 17Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)My relationship with God gives me the ability to have a better relationship my students?My relationship with God gives me the ability to have a better relationship my students?My relationship with God gives me the ability to have a better relationship my students?My relationship with God gives me the ability to have a better relationship my students?Answer OptionsAnswer OptionsResponse PercentResponse CountYesYes96.0%24NoNo0.0%0Undecided / Not SureUndecided / Not Sure4.0%1answered questionanswered question2525skipped questionskipped question00

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Question 18Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)How often do you pray / ask God to help you with the following:How often do you pray / ask God to help you with the following:How often do you pray / ask God to help you with the following:How often do you pray / ask God to help you with the following:How often do you pray / ask God to help you with the following:How often do you pray / ask God to help you with the following:How often do you pray / ask God to help you with the following:How often do you pray / ask God to help you with the following:Answer OptionsAnswer OptionsNeverRarelySomeRegularlyVery OftenResponse CountGeneral help for you as a teacher and your teaching abilityGeneral help for you as a teacher and your teaching ability0159722General help for your students and their learningGeneral help for your students and their learning03410522Ability to explain and communicate concepts and materialAbility to explain and communicate concepts and material0267722Confidence as a teacher / professionalConfidence as a teacher / professional0378422Guide and direct my teaching philosophy / approach to teachingGuide and direct my teaching philosophy / approach to teaching0368522Classroom management / behavior controlClassroom management / behavior control2675222Reach and maintain a positive atmosphere for learningReach and maintain a positive atmosphere for learning02810222Create a desire to learn within my studentsCreate a desire to learn within my students02610422Insight to understanding student's feelings and attitudesInsight to understanding student's feelings and attitudes0369422Insight to diagnosing the student learning needsInsight to diagnosing the student learning needs0397322Improve student's learning / performanceImprove student's learning / performance0558422Help students prepare and perform well on examsHelp students prepare and perform well on exams0559322Other:Other:100113Description of OtherDescription of OtherDescription of OtherDescription of OtherDescription of OtherDescription of Other22answered questionanswered questionanswered questionanswered questionanswered questionanswered question2222skipped questionskipped questionskipped questionskipped questionskipped questionskipped question33

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Very OftenRegularlySomeRarelyNeverTeacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)

Question 19Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)How often do you believe / feel that God helps you or your students in these specific areas of teaching?How often do you believe / feel that God helps you or your students in these specific areas of teaching?How often do you believe / feel that God helps you or your students in these specific areas of teaching?How often do you believe / feel that God helps you or your students in these specific areas of teaching?How often do you believe / feel that God helps you or your students in these specific areas of teaching?How often do you believe / feel that God helps you or your students in these specific areas of teaching?How often do you believe / feel that God helps you or your students in these specific areas of teaching?How often do you believe / feel that God helps you or your students in these specific areas of teaching?Answer OptionsAnswer OptionsNeverRarelySomeRegularlyVery OftenResponse CountGeneral help for you as a teacher and your teaching abilityGeneral help for you as a teacher and your teaching ability00114722General help for your students and their learningGeneral help for your students and their learning00113822Ability to explain and communicate concepts and materialAbility to explain and communicate concepts and material00310922Confidence as a teacher / professionalConfidence as a teacher / professional00510722Guide and direct my teaching philosophy / approach to teachingGuide and direct my teaching philosophy / approach to teaching00512522Classroom management / behavior controlClassroom management / behavior control00711422Reach and maintain a positive atmosphere for learningReach and maintain a positive atmosphere for learning00015722Create a desire to learn within my studentsCreate a desire to learn within my students00412622Insight to understanding student's feelings and attitudesInsight to understanding student's feelings and attitudes00212822Insight to diagnosing the student learning needsInsight to diagnosing the student learning needs00313622Improve student's learning / performanceImprove student's learning / performance01213622Help students prepare and perform well on examsHelp students prepare and perform well on exams0248721Other:Other:000235Description of OtherDescription of OtherDescription of OtherDescription of OtherDescription of OtherDescription of Other22answered questionanswered questionanswered questionanswered questionanswered questionanswered question2222skipped questionskipped questionskipped questionskipped questionskipped questionskipped question33

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Question 20Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Which one of the following best describes the reason you do not ask God to be more involved with your teaching?Which one of the following best describes the reason you do not ask God to be more involved with your teaching?Which one of the following best describes the reason you do not ask God to be more involved with your teaching?Which one of the following best describes the reason you do not ask God to be more involved with your teaching?Answer OptionsAnswer OptionsResponse PercentResponse CountThis question does not apply to be because I dont believe I am lacking in my communication with God in regard to my teachingThis question does not apply to be because I dont believe I am lacking in my communication with God in regard to my teaching54.5%12I dont think it matters, in general, because His Will will be done in my situation(s) regardlessI dont think it matters, in general, because His Will will be done in my situation(s) regardless4.5%1I have a lack of understanding of how or what to pray forI have a lack of understanding of how or what to pray for0.0%0I know it would improve my teaching; I just forget or get distractedI know it would improve my teaching; I just forget or get distracted13.6%3My relationship with God is not as strong as it needs to beMy relationship with God is not as strong as it needs to be4.5%1The lack of timeThe lack of time0.0%0I just dont think to askI just dont think to ask18.2%4OtherOther4.5%1Other (please specify)Other (please specify)11answered questionanswered question2222skipped questionskipped question33

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Question 21Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Teacher Prayer - Survey (21 Questions)Your comments about this topic or survey (Optional):Your comments about this topic or survey (Optional):Your comments about this topic or survey (Optional):Answer OptionsAnswer OptionsResponse Count7answered question77skipped question1818

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