Always Becoming, Never Arriving
Developing an Imagination for Teaching Christianly
- Discipleship & Christian Education
- Publisher: Cascade Books (Wipf and Stock)
- Published: 2024
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Publisher's Description
Does Jesus care how I arrange the desks in my classroom? How I evaluate student work? The way I interact with students and colleagues? What if all these small, moment-by-moment classroom decisions a Christian teacher makes are actually the evidence of living discipleship? Teaching Christianly does not just happen; it is the result of deliberate choices to work toward shrinking the gap between what we (say we) believe and what we actually do in our teaching. This book is an exploration of the teaching profession through the lens of living out our calling through teaching-as-discipleship. Whether you are new to the profession or a seasoned veteran, you will find ideas to expand your imagination about what teaching Christianly looks like, considering topics that run the range from professionalism and ethics, to a biblical view of learners and learning, to content knowledge and curriculum, to planning, instruction, and assessment. Teaching Christianly is a journey, a process of growing as a more faithful disciple, and more closely following Jesus day by day. Learning to teach Christianly is an adventure of "always becoming, and never arriving," until that day when we meet the Lord face-to-face. Welcome to the adventure!
Endorsements (3)
“As David Mulder notes in his introduction, this book is neither a nuts-and-bolts introduction to teaching nor a philosophical treatise. Instead, this important text provides multiple authentic opportunities for the reader to reflectively consider the vocation and craft of Christian teaching. This book is very readable, and each chapter’s content and opening vignettes draw the reader in, challenging them to consider both the simplicity and complexity of the various aspects and dynamics of distinctively Christian education.”
“Dave Mulder walks the line between teaching and learning better than anyone. His mastery of both sides makes his voice a refreshing one for teacher-educators. His ability to playfully articulate them to others makes Always Becoming, Never Arriving a must-read for preservice teachers.”
“David Mulder has hit the mark with this work for educators at any point in their career! This book is a must-read for aspiring teachers learning their craft and how to approach the profession from the foundation of their beliefs. At the same time, there is encouragement and wisdom for experienced educators as they strive to teach Christianly. Readers could come back repeatedly and come away with a poignant reminder or a new insight each time.”
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