It may be confusing for students to have a Scripture Course lesson one day and then a Life Preparation lesson the next day. When students are given a broader vision of what they will be studying during the week, it can help them be better prepared to learn. The following skills are a few ways you might do this. If you notice that your students are confused when you move between the different types of lessons, you might try one or more of these suggestions or something you think of on your own. This training will help you:
Clearly communicate what will be taught during the week and why.
Clearly communicate during the week when the lesson or topic transitions from Scripture Course lessons to Life Preparation lessons.
At the beginning of each week, you can introduce students to the lessons and topics planned for each day of the week. When students understand the direction for the week and the lesson purposes, they can be more prepared to engage in the learning experience. One way you could communicate what will be taught during the week is by displaying the title of each of that week’s lessons, along with a brief summary of what students can expect to learn in those lessons. You might also consider sharing an outline each week with parents.
Class, I am excited for our upcoming lessons this week. [Teacher displays a graphic with the following chart]. I will post a copy of this and our reading on our class chat.
Monday : Moses 8
Tuesday: Genesis 6-8
Wednesday: Acting in Faith to Find Answers
Thursday: Finding Gospel Truths in the Scriptures
This week we will be studying how Noah was called and responded to the Lord in faith. We will then study how we can learn to act in faith to find answers like Noah did and also practice getting more out of our scripture study.
Look at your pacing guide and overview and select a week. Write down what you might do to clearly communicate what will be taught during the week with students or parents or both.
When transitioning from Scripture Course lessons to Life Preparation lessons, you can tell students the topic and purpose of that day’s lesson. It may be helpful to share how the lesson and content are similar to or different from the previous class. It is not necessary to do this every time, but at times it may be helpful for students to understand the purpose and direction.
Below you will see a model where the Scripture Course and Life Preparation lesson purposes align more closely and one where they do not.
Yesterday, we studied how Enoch taught us to come unto Jesus Christ through the doctrine of Christ. What were some of the things he emphasized? [Student responses] Today, we will do a Life Preparation Lesson on how Doctrinal Mastery can strengthen our spiritual foundation on Jesus Christ and his doctrine.
The last two days we have focussed on Life Preparation lessons that emphasize developing our scripture study and capacity for personal revelation. Revelation was essential for Enoch to establish zion. We are going back to the Book of Moses now, to discover what happened. We will also be learning a doctrinal mastery.
Look at the curriculum for a week’s pacing. Write out a way to clearly communicate what the class will focus on each day.