Teaching Teachers to Teach: A Basic Manual for Church Teachers (Griggs Educational Resources Series)

Teaching Teachers to Teach: A Basic Manual for Church Teachers (Griggs Educational Resources Series) by Griggs, Donald L.. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780687411207.

In this useful book, Donald Griggs covers the entire spectrum of church education, emphasizing as the most important feature the development of an informed, caring staff of teachers. Griggs defines the many roles a teacher can assume--translator, curriculum writer, lesson planner, counselor, and most important, friend. He then proceeds with the how-tos of choosing and utilizing curriculum, focusing on and writing instructional objectives, planning individually and in groups, evaluating lesson plans, and using media creatively. Each chapter also includes useful examples and applicable activities, most of which are suitable for all age groups.