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The goal of every gospel teacher—
every parent, every formally called
teacher, every home teacher and
visiting teacher, and every follower
of Christ—is to teach the pure
doctrine of the gospel, by the Spirit,
in order to help God’s children build
their faith in the Savior and become
more like Him. (Front page of booklet “Teaching in the Savior’s Way”)
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At the start of the “Welcome,
Teachers” video, Jeffrey R. Holland
had this to say . . .
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As part of the ongoing effort to help
members build faith in Heavenly
Father and Jesus Christ through
improved gospel teaching and
learning, the church is implementing
the following:
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New Teacher orientation for all
existing and new teachers
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New Teacher orientation for all
existing and new teachers
Priesthood or auxiliary leader’s
responsibility
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New Teacher orientation for all
existing and new teachers
Priesthood or auxiliary leader’s
responsibility
Introduce teachers to their sacred
callings
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New Teacher orientation for all
existing and new teachers
Priesthood or auxiliary leader’s
responsibility
Introduce teachers to their sacred
callings
Inspire teachers with a vision of
what it means to teach in the
Savior’s way.
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The following principles can help
new teachers understand how the
Savior taught
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The following principles can help
new teachers understand how the
Savior taught
Love those you teach
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The following principles can help
new teachers understand how the
Savior taught
Love those you teach
Teach by the spirit
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The following principles can help
new teachers understand how the
Savior taught
Love those you teach
Teach by the spirit
Teach the doctrine
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The following principles can help
new teachers understand how the
Savior taught
Love those you teach
Teach by the spirit
Teach the doctrine
Invite diligent learning
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More information on
“Orienting New Teachers: A
Responsibility of Priesthood and
Auxiliary Leaders”
can be found on the last page of the
booklet you will be receiving today.
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You also want to explain you are
available to provide support in their
classroom if needed.
You should also explain to give on-
going support, they should attend
the monthly teachers council
meeting.
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Each ward should hold monthly
teacher council meetings in which
teachers can counsel together about
principles of Christlike teaching.
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During the three-hour schedule of
Sunday meetings.
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Sunday School teachers meet during
priesthood quorum, Relief Society,
and Young Women meetings.
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Priesthood quorum, Relief Society,
and Young Women Teachers meet
during Sunday School (2nd Hour).
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Primary teachers attend either of
the meetings described above, as
directed by the Primary President.
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(Note: As needed, the Primary presidency
assigns substitute teachers, combines classes,
or makes other arrangements to allow Primary
teachers to attend teacher council meetings.)
Primary teachers attend either of
the meetings described above, as
directed by the Primary President.
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Everyone who teaches a quorum or
class in the ward should attend, along
with at least one of the priesthood or
auxiliary leaders responsible for those
teachers.
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In most cases, a member of the Sunday
School presidency acts as discussion
leader for the meetings; other ward
members may be assigned to lead
meetings on occasion.
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The ward council, with assistance from
the Sunday School presidency, oversees
teacher council meetings.
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Teachers share recent
teaching experiences
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Teachers share recent
teaching experiences
Teachers ask questions
related to teaching
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Teachers share recent
teaching experiences
Teachers ask questions
related to teaching
Teachers share ideas for
overcoming challenges
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Discuss one of the principles
presented in the manual
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Discuss one of the principles
presented in the manual
Participants choose the next
principle to be discussed
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Discuss one of the principles
presented in the booklet
Participants choose the next
principle to be discussed
Principles can be discussed
over several meetings
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Help teachers practice the
principle they have discussed
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Help teachers practice the
principle they have discussed
Record and act upon any impressions
they receive on how to apply principle
to their teaching
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Help teachers practice the
principle they have discussed
Record and act upon any impressions
they receive on how to apply principle
to their teaching
Encourage to study the next
principle to be discussed
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Everything presented in this
presentation can be found in the
Booklet “Teaching in the Savior’s
Way”.
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For video help on teaching the
Savior’s way, go to lds.org
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For video help on teaching the
Savior’s way, go to lds.org
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For video help on teaching the
Savior’s way, go to lds.org
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For video help on teaching the
Savior’s way, go to lds.org
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For video help on teaching the
Savior’s way, go to lds.org
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For video help on teaching the
Savior’s way, go to lds.org
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For video help on teaching the
Savior’s way, go to lds.org
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For video help on teaching the
Savior’s way, go to lds.org
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For video help on teaching the
Savior’s way, go to lds.org
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For video help on teaching the
Savior’s way, go to lds.org
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Please do not use this presentation for commercial
use. Feel free to alter the presentation for use in
church or home to suit personal preference.
This presentation is intended to supplement, not
replace, the lesson manual and scriptures.
Teachers should refer to the manual, scriptures and
other resources when preparing and conducting the
lesson.