Teaching and listening

Greatest ability of a teacher is his ability to listen

·       When and how do we teach?

·       To what and whom do we listen?

o   Role of the teacher: what does the teacher listen to

o   Role of the student: what does the student listen to?

Mary Ann T        80% of prep time is about questions to ask – why is this important

Tracy T- Doctrine and Covenants 88:122:

Appoint among yourselves a teacher, and let not all be spokesmen at once; but let one speak at a time and let all listen unto his sayings, that when all have spoken that all may be edified of all, and that every man may have an equal privilege.

How do we all edify all?

How do you learn how to receive the Spirit? D&C 42:14 And the Spirit shall be given unto you by the prayer of faith; and if ye receive not the Spirit ye shall not teach.

Importance of listening to the Spirit

“The Spirit is the most important single element in this work. With the Spirit magnifying your call, you can do miracles for the Lord in the mission field. Without the Spirit, you will never succeed regardless of your talent and ability” (Ezra Taft Benson, seminar for new mission presidents, 25 June 1986).

·       Why do we rely on own perceived talents?

·       What happens when we over rely on ourselves and our thoughts or skills?

·       What happens when we give up our egos and rely on the spirit?

·       How do you listen to the spirit

What does it mean to listen
            Teaching no greater call says that listening is an expression of love – why is that?

Duties to listen

·       Teachers

o   How do you engage a student? Must find their why

o   How do you remove obstacles understand their needs

o   How do you know when to continue a point and when to adapt Jesus’ example of teaching? 3 nephi 17:3-5

o   How do you show you’re listening?

·       Students

·       What are the costs of holding back?

o   How do you prevent that?

o   What are the strengths of being fully present (Audrie)

At what point in time are we students and teachers?

Summary: It may not just be the most important role of a teacher. (Comcast)

           

If you want the mind and will of God … , get it, it is just as much your privilege as of any other member of the Church and Kingdom of God. It is your privilege and duty to live so that you know when the word of the Lord is spoken to you and when the mind of the Lord is revealed to you. I say it is your duty to live so as to know and understand all these things (DBY, 163).

Then live according to every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God, through those men whom he has appointed here upon the earth, until we are perfect(DBY, 159).