Teaching with Effectiveness
Posted on: November 26, 2008
Jem Aboy

“What would it be like in our educational system if teachers were evaluated based on their students’ grades?”

Pastor Paul Barker, the director of Leadership Development for Every Nation in the United States, posed this question to the teachers, mentors, parents, and preachers gathered at the Every Nation Assembly Hall last November 4 and 5. His query brings to mind the great responsibility that teachers have in imparting knowledge to the next generation. This leads to the thought that teaching is more than just providing information—teaching must be effective.
 

Over 800 people attend the two-day seminarPastor Paul spoke before an audience of 800 people in Every Nation Leadership Institute’s (ENLI’s) Leader Lecture entitled, “Teaching with Effectiveness” to impart principles on the method of teaching, learning, and communication.

Paul Barker stated, “Teachers don’t just give information; they transfer life.” But how can this task be accomplished? Pastor Paul talked about important aspects such as connection, relevance, and retention in teaching. “Education must affect both the thoughts and actions of students,” he said. It is therefore the job of educators to help their students understand, retain, and apply information.


Participants listen to Pastor Paul's discussion
on presentional teaching He also pointed out that effective teaching is a result of good communication. One of the most striking things said in the seminar was that “presentation is more important than information . . . If your audience doesn’t listen, it doesn’t matter how vital the information is.” Pastor Paul encouraged people to improve on their ability to make information clear, appealing, and interesting in the process of teaching. Aside from suggesting useful ideas, he also instructed participants to discover their own unique style of communication.

By the end of the two-day seminar, Pastor Paul’s message helped people understand that teaching does not just happen in the classroom. Every person has a life and message to share. As he stated so well, “Real teaching takes place in the daily affairs of life . . . Every situation can become a possible learning opportunity.”

 

ENLI Leader Lectures are seminars designed to equip small group leaders with a better understanding of the Word of God and its application in our lives.  These lectures are taught by established pastors and Bible teachers from around the world, and are part of ENLI’s commitment to equip a new generation of Christian leaders.