Music by Eric Nordhoff used with permission, link to Quietime QuietimeMusic.com
Creative Instruction Ideas
R E should never be boring! Here are some ideas to add variety and interest to your lessons.
1. 'Get to know you' activities.- A short game or activity can help build relationships with the students.
2. Physical settings.- Use posters, banners or move outdoors, to enhance the learning experience.
3. Stories.- Use a range of stories, personal, Bible, children's even dramatic that use props, video or puppetry.
4. Music.- Use a CD, Smart phone, iPad or play an instrument. Display the words on paper, Smart board or screen. Encourage involvement by singing, clapping, hand movement or using percussion instruments.
5. Visual aids.- PowerPoint presentations, film clips, you tube videos, pictures, puppets, items of clothing etc.
6. Use the Bible.- Let the students see you using your Bible. Allow hands on opportunities for them as well.
7. Prayer.- Keep it short, simple, inclusive or invite students to participate. Use a variety of styles. Pray for the teacher.
8. Games and activities.- Use games that advance the flow of the lesson, appropriate to the age group and inclusive.
9. Linking lessons to life.- Look for relevant events in the lives of students that relate to lesson content.
10. Talk with other Teachers.- Find out what's working for them and to share what worked for you.
Behaviour Management
Many behaviour problems result from children feeling uncared for or bored. If your lessons captivate the students many disruptions can be avoided. It is important to build good relationships with your students. Good preparation and presentation will form the basis of good behaviour management strategy. However instances may still arise where the following may be helpful.
1. Use recognised signals used for gaining students attention, or develop your own. eg one raised hand, hands on heads, clapping in rhythm or just silence.
2. Reinforce the classroom rules or alternatively set your own with the help of the class. Be consistent with the rules.
3. When asking questions of the class expect and insist raised hand before allowing an answer.
4. Ask the teacher if there are special needs students. Cater for those students in your planning.
5. For minor disturbances keep the lesson flowing by standing near the child. Establish eye contact, praise positive acts
6. For major disruptions be sure the child understands why it is wrong. Questions like 'what are you doing? may help.
7. Refer them to the classroom teacher, chances are they are already in their system and know what to do next.
R E should never be boring! Here are some ideas to add variety and interest to your lessons.
1. 'Get to know you' activities.- A short game or activity can help build relationships with the students.
2. Physical settings.- Use posters, banners or move outdoors, to enhance the learning experience.
3. Stories.- Use a range of stories, personal, Bible, children's even dramatic that use props, video or puppetry.
4. Music.- Use a CD, Smart phone, iPad or play an instrument. Display the words on paper, Smart board or screen. Encourage involvement by singing, clapping, hand movement or using percussion instruments.
5. Visual aids.- PowerPoint presentations, film clips, you tube videos, pictures, puppets, items of clothing etc.
6. Use the Bible.- Let the students see you using your Bible. Allow hands on opportunities for them as well.
7. Prayer.- Keep it short, simple, inclusive or invite students to participate. Use a variety of styles. Pray for the teacher.
8. Games and activities.- Use games that advance the flow of the lesson, appropriate to the age group and inclusive.
9. Linking lessons to life.- Look for relevant events in the lives of students that relate to lesson content.
10. Talk with other Teachers.- Find out what's working for them and to share what worked for you.
Behaviour Management
Many behaviour problems result from children feeling uncared for or bored. If your lessons captivate the students many disruptions can be avoided. It is important to build good relationships with your students. Good preparation and presentation will form the basis of good behaviour management strategy. However instances may still arise where the following may be helpful.
1. Use recognised signals used for gaining students attention, or develop your own. eg one raised hand, hands on heads, clapping in rhythm or just silence.
2. Reinforce the classroom rules or alternatively set your own with the help of the class. Be consistent with the rules.
3. When asking questions of the class expect and insist raised hand before allowing an answer.
4. Ask the teacher if there are special needs students. Cater for those students in your planning.
5. For minor disturbances keep the lesson flowing by standing near the child. Establish eye contact, praise positive acts
6. For major disruptions be sure the child understands why it is wrong. Questions like 'what are you doing? may help.
7. Refer them to the classroom teacher, chances are they are already in their system and know what to do next.