Elder Hales models for us a series of questions that will invite our students to think as well as feel the importance of and apply what they have been taught (Robert D. Hales, 'Teaching by Faith,' Address to Religious Educators, Feb. 1, 2002).

5.1 Requiring Students to Think

Elder Scott challenges teachers to stimulate students to think by asking clear and carefully formulated questions. (Richard G. Scott, 'To Live and Understand Truth,' Address to Religious Educators, Feb. 4, 2005).

5.1 Stimulating Student Thought

Brother Webb teaches that good questions are simple yet powerful ways to invite the Holy Ghost to witness to our students (Chad H. Webb, "Deepening Conversion," S&I Aug. Broadcast, Aug. 2007).

5.1.3 Asking Good Questions

Elder Johnson shares a personal experience to teach the principle that we need to have pure motives in order to bless the lives of our students (Paul V. Johnson, "Teaching with Righteous Principles," S&I Aug. Broadcast, 2014).

5.12 A Caution

Brother Webb reminds us we are teaching Heavenly Father’s children and we must be motivated solely by a desire to bless them and not by any personal recognition or gain (Chad H. Webb, "Not My Will But Thine," S&I Aug. Broadcast, 2009).

5.12 Eye Single to God's Glory

President Uchtdorf warns teachers against pride and creating their own followers; he encourages them to inspire their students to follow the Savior (Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "A Teacher of God's Children," Address to Religious Educators, Jan 28, 2011).

5.12 Keeping the Savior as the Focus of our Service

Elder Hales warns teachers not to turn the students to themselves; he urges the teachers to turn the students to the Lord. (Robert D. Hales, 'Teaching by Faith,' Address to Religious Educators, Feb. 1, 2002).

5.12 One of the Greatest Mistakes

Elder Oaks and the panel give some good counsel regarding class discussion.

5.2 Interacting with Students

Elder Andersen explains several ways that we can help the youth to gain spiritual understanding (Neil L. Andersen, "A Classroom of Faith, Hope, and Charity," Address to Religious Educators, Feb. 28, 2014).

5.2 Meaningful Class Discussions

Elder Ballard shares a personal story to help to a group of students understand a principle in the sciptures better (Welcome to Seminary DVD, Elder Ballard--The New Testament, "An Apostle's Invitation").

5.5 The Good Shepherd

Elder Scott teaches how the use of appealing visual aids helps students to capture critical concepts and to understand important gospel truths (Richard G. Scott, "To Live and Understand Truth," Address to Religious Educators, Feb. 4, 2005).

5.9 Effective Visual Aids

Brother Webb gives an introduction on the new Teaching and Learning Handbook and gives some instruction on its use.

An Introduction to the New Teaching and Learning Handbook

Asking youth the right questions helps them think deeply about the gospel. As they search their hearts for answers, the Holy Ghost helps them learn what they need individually.

Ask Us Questions

Best practices for before, during, and after the seminary learning assessment.

Best Practices for Learning Assessments

When the youth share their experiences, and leaders share theirs, the Holy Ghost is invited into the class and testifies of truth.

Share Stories and Examples

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