Christian Perspective
Within any of my education classes, a Christian perspective encourages me to look at others through an empathetic lens. When working with others, whether it be a family member, coworker, friend, or young student, it is important to be able to step away from a fixed mindset and understand the feelings or perspectives of another person. This can sometimes be especially difficult with children, as they often do not have the understanding of certain concepts or communication skills to convey a point. As a teacher, part of my job is to not elevate myself above them, because their thoughts and opinions matter just as much as my own.
At Westmont, the Christian perspective is preached in nearly all classes, providing a link between the different subjects of study in a liberal arts education. As future educators, one of the most important aspects of our profession is personal connections with others, particularly students. In our education classes, the virtuous practice of patience is firmly ingrained within us, as that is often tested in the confines of a classroom. It is in these instances that we have the opportunity to set a Christ-like example when it comes to how we interact with others. Students look up to their teacher, and by living like Jesus did and leading others through the relationships we build, we subtly make a Christian impact on their young lives. We do not always have to lead by words; we can lead through actions just as easily. God loves us immensely, and as teachers of young children, we are given the important role of showing them how to love others just as well, whether or not they consider themselves Christian.
At Westmont, the Christian perspective is preached in nearly all classes, providing a link between the different subjects of study in a liberal arts education. As future educators, one of the most important aspects of our profession is personal connections with others, particularly students. In our education classes, the virtuous practice of patience is firmly ingrained within us, as that is often tested in the confines of a classroom. It is in these instances that we have the opportunity to set a Christ-like example when it comes to how we interact with others. Students look up to their teacher, and by living like Jesus did and leading others through the relationships we build, we subtly make a Christian impact on their young lives. We do not always have to lead by words; we can lead through actions just as easily. God loves us immensely, and as teachers of young children, we are given the important role of showing them how to love others just as well, whether or not they consider themselves Christian.