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**Wluwsdtn** · 10-28-2011, 07:08 AM

In short, what would be the Orthodox Christian way to be a teacher of children in today's secular society? (specifically in terms of behaviour management, teaching morals etc.)

The best means of classroom management is designing meaningful, engaging lessons that kids enjoy participating in. Some disruptive behaviors may have a function which can be fulfilled in a positive way if you are flexible enough. There will likely always be "problem kids"; teachers in these situations have to find some equilibrium where students can still learn. Specifically Christian material may be out of the question (unless it is matched by material from other religious traditions) but there is plenty of "secular" literature in the form of fables, myths, folktales, poetry, etc. which is complementary to the Christian worldview and the development of strong morals.

Even if it were legal I question whether corporal punishment has a place in a school, at least in a school where we hope to nurture children to become self-motivated learners and virtuous people.

10-28-2011, 07:08 AM	#9
Wluwsdtn Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 596 Senior Member	In short, what would be the Orthodox Christian way to be a teacher of children in today's secular society? (specifically in terms of behaviour management, teaching morals etc.) The best means of classroom management is designing meaningful, engaging lessons that kids enjoy participating in. Some disruptive behaviors may have a function which can be fulfilled in a positive way if you are flexible enough. There will likely always be "problem kids"; teachers in these situations have to find some equilibrium where students can still learn. Specifically Christian material may be out of the question (unless it is matched by material from other religious traditions) but there is plenty of "secular" literature in the form of fables, myths, folktales, poetry, etc. which is complementary to the Christian worldview and the development of strong morals. Even if it were legal I question whether corporal punishment has a place in a school, at least in a school where we hope to nurture children to become self-motivated learners and virtuous people.
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