As a teacher whether you teach at a public school or a Christian school, it is our duty as teachers to reach different students with emotional and or/ behavioral challenges. Many of these students with these challenges come from different cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. These diverse attributes can sometimes cause students to feel overwhelmed and ultimately alone.
This is, unfortunately, when these emotional and behavioral challenges begin. As Christian educators, let us do everything we can to help our students when things become more complex. Getting to know your students helps build a connection between the student and the teacher. Learning about their likes and dislikes lets you get to know your students more profoundly. Once
a connection has been formed, students will feel safe, loved, and protected. As a Christian teacher, it is essential to use scripture when you are in need. Luke chapter 6, verse 40, states, "A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher" (English Standard Version, 2001). This scripture tells us that we must continue to learn, possess wisdom, and practice humility because we have young eyes watching us. As humans, you cannot
expect students to listen to you when you do the opposite of what you tell them. Philippians chapter 4 verse 9 says, "What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice
these things, and the God of peace will be with you" (English Standard Version, 2001). Again, as a teacher, you teach students skills and information that will last a lifetime. Your students are learning and utilizing things they have seen and heard you teach repeatedly. Students are the children of the future, and it is our job to guide and reach them as best as possible.
References
Luke 6. ESV Bible. (2001). https://www.esv.org/Luke+6/
Philippians 4. ESV Bible. (2001). https://www.esv.org/Philippians+4/
