The goal of every gospel teacher— every parent, every formally called teacher, every home teacher and visiting teacher, and every follower of Christ—is to teach the pure doctrine of the gospel, by the Spirit, in order to help God’s children build their faith in the Savior and become more like Him. (Front page of booklet “Teaching in the Savior’s Way”)

At the start of the “Welcome, Teachers” video, Jeffrey R. Holland had this to say...

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As part of the ongoing effort to help members build faith in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ through improved gospel teaching and learning, the church is implementing the following:

New Teacher orientation for all existing and new teachers

Priesthood or auxiliary leader’s responsibility

New Teacher orientation for all existing and new teachers Priesthood or auxiliary leader’s responsibility Introduce teachers to their sacred callings

New Teacher orientation for all existing and new teachers Priesthood or auxiliary leader’s responsibility Introduce teachers to their sacred callings Inspire teachers with a vision of what it means to teach in the Savior’s way.

The following principles can help new teachers understand how the Savior taught

Love those you teach

The following principles can help new teachers understand how the Savior taught Love those you teach Teach by the spirit

The following principles can help new teachers understand how the Savior taught Love those you teach Teach by the spirit Teach the doctrine

The following principles can help new teachers understand how the Savior taught Love those you teach Teach by the spirit Teach the doctrine Invite diligent learning

More information on “Orienting New Teachers: A Responsibility of Priesthood and Auxiliary Leaders” can be found on the last page of the booklet you will be receiving today.

You also want to explain you are available to provide support in their classroom if needed. You should also explain to give on- going support, they should attend the monthly teachers council meeting.

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Each ward should hold monthly teacher council meetings in which teachers can counsel together about principles of Christlike teaching.

During the three-hour schedule of Sunday meetings.

Sunday School teachers meet during priesthood quorum, Relief Society, and Young Women meetings.

Priesthood quorum, Relief Society, and Young Women Teachers meet during Sunday School (2 nd Hour).

Primary teachers attend either of the meetings described above, as directed by the Primary President.

(Note: As needed, the Primary presidency assigns substitute teachers, combines classes, or makes other arrangements to allow Primary teachers to attend teacher council meetings.) Primary teachers attend either of the meetings described above, as directed by the Primary President.

Everyone who teaches a quorum or class in the ward should attend, along with at least one of the priesthood or auxiliary leaders responsible for those teachers.

In most cases, a member of the Sunday School presidency acts as discussion leader for the meetings; other ward members may be assigned to lead meetings on occasion.

The ward council, with assistance from the Sunday School presidency, oversees teacher council meetings.

Teachers share recent teaching experiences

Teachers ask questions related to teaching

Teachers share recent teaching experiences Teachers ask questions related to teaching Teachers share ideas for overcoming challenges

Discuss one of the principles presented in the manual

Participants choose the next principle to be discussed

Discuss one of the principles presented in the booklet Participants choose the next principle to be discussed Principles can be discussed over several meetings

Help teachers practice the principle they have discussed

Record and act upon any impressions they receive on how to apply principle to their teaching

Help teachers practice the principle they have discussed Record and act upon any impressions they receive on how to apply principle to their teaching Encourage to study the next principle to be discussed

Everything presented in this presentation can be found in the Booklet “Teaching in the Savior’s Way”.

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Images and clipart are from lds.org. Please do not use this presentation for commercial use. Feel free to alter the presentation for use in church or home to suit personal preference. This presentation is intended to supplement, not replace, the lesson manual and scriptures. Teachers should refer to the manual, scriptures and other resources when preparing and conducting the lesson.