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The Objective of Seminaries & Institutes:
Trusting the Curriculum
Hello, teacher! Let's begin Step 1.
Hello, teacher! Let's begin Step 1.
Please know of our appreciation to you and the sacred calling that you have accepted. Review the information below to lay the foundation for your training. Remember to submit the Progress Check 1 survey response so your coordinator will see your progress.
Understand
Understand
Your Calling
Your Calling
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Understand Your
Understand Your
Objective and Purpose
Objective and Purpose
This is the published Objective of Seminaries and Institutes of Religion from the Church Board of Education.
All of your responsibilities as a teacher are anchored in this objective. The trainings offered by your coordinator are based on these principles.
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fulfilling_the_objectives_statement.pdfWhere Do I Go To Help Me Prepare Learning Experiences Each Day?
Where Do I Go To Help Me Prepare Learning Experiences Each Day?
As you seek to better understand "Teaching in the Savior's Way" and how the seminary curriculum is designed to help you provide the best converting study experiences with your students, your natural teaching skills and abilities will be added upon, and you will be able to simplify your lesson preparation. The following slides will help you understand and begin to use the curriculum.
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Lesson Preparation Resources
Lesson Preparation Resources
The following 3 resources will help you know what and when to teach and also provide daily support ideas as you go throughout the year.
Pacing Guide
A Pacing Guide for the school year has been created to help you easily identify which lesson to teach each day.
Lesson Slide Decks
PowerPoint and Google Slides presentations have been created for every lesson in the curriculum to help save you time and preparation. Click the link below to access the slide folder, and watch the video tutorial to learn how to make your own editable copy.
Step 1 Progress Check
Step 1 Progress Check
Before you move on, take a few minutes to practice what you've learned.
Locate Lesson 35 in the Old Testament materials. Then watch the accompanying “Lesson Gem” video and open the Google Drive folder to download the PowerPoint or Google Slides presentation. As you explore these resources, consider how they could support and enhance your lesson preparation.
Feel Like You Need More?
Feel Like You Need More?
Align yourself with the living Prophet. Seminary is a blessing to all!
Align yourself with the living Prophet. Seminary is a blessing to all!
President Oaks promises those who participate in seminary some profound blessings:
Feel God's love
Find answers in your life
Deepen your testimony of Jesus Christ
Build emotional and spiritual resilience
Prepare for the temple, missions, education, and a future family
Gain courage to stand for truth
As a seminary teacher, you play a critical role in bringing these blessings into the youth's lives, and they are true for you as well!
Classroom Management/Administrative Tip to Consider
Classroom Management/Administrative Tip to Consider
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