Answering questions in the classroom can sometimes feel like walking through a minefield. The adrenaline in up, you are being pushed and challenged and most of all, you have a deep desire for these students to know Jesus and follow him.
In this context, it can be very easy to make a massive statement, or an over exaggerated point, or say something controversial in order to win their attention and interest. It can also be very easy to make a simplistic dismissal of a genuine question or treat a student with contempt if they are asking you good but annoying questions.
My advice on this is – don’t say anything in the classroom that you are not prepared to defend word for word in the staff room.
Sure, you might get away with a cheeky one liner in your year 10 class because they don’t know any better, but don’t be surprised if they repeat what you have said back to their friends, teachers and parents. It is therefore important that you keep things clear and simple so you are not misunderstood or misrepresented in front of others.
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