Lesson Evaluation

Measuring the Effectiveness of the Truths Taught

Measuring Success

“The best measure of the effectiveness of what occurs in the classroom is to observe that the truths are being understood and applied in a student’s life. That is confirmation that your time with the students has been beneficial, that he or she is being equipped to succeed in life… It confirms that your love and support is felt and appreciated and that the student is beginning to feel the love and support of the Master.” (Richard G Scott, To Understand and Live Truth, CES, February 4, 2005)

“Effective teachers focus on the sisters being taught. It’s not about how the teacher is doing but about how engaged the class is in the discussion of the doctrine being taught. As a facilitating teacher prepares, she visualizes teaching specific people, who they are, and how their needs can be met.” (Bonnie D Parkin, Teaching: An Entrance to the Heart, Fall 2004 Open House)

“A gospel teacher is concerned with the results of his or her teaching, and such a teacher will measure the success of teaching and testifying by its impact on the lives of the learners. A gospel teacher will never be satisfied with just delivering a message or preaching a sermon. A superior gospel teacher wants to assist in the Lord’s work to bring eternal life to His children.” (Dallin H Oaks, Gospel Teaching, Ensign, November 1999, 78)

“The fruits of the Spirit are self-evident. If people clearly understand a gospel principle and feel the Spirit witness of its truthfulness, they will begin to see, in their own lives, some of its fruits—more humility and less pride, more effective prayers, more faith in the Lord, more desire to repent and less desire to judge others, greater interest in searching the scriptures, and more desire to receive the ordinances of the gospel and renew their covenants. Those whose lives are touched by the Spirit will feel peace, joy, and comfort—and will testify of such.” (Teaching by the Spirit, Joseph B Wirthlin, Ensign, Jan 1989)

RECOMMENDED READING:

Teaching No Greater Call Chapters 34