But as we seriously discuss what they learned, even they are surprised at what they learned on any given day. It is a light-hearted yet practical way to review the day's lessons. In the legal profession, the basic rule is 30 hours of preparation for every hour in the courtroom. If one wants to win in the courtroom, one must spend time in research and reflection. It is no different for the athlete who spends hours practicing alone in front of a basketball goal.
Good teaching requires similar preparation.
After all, the teacher is presenting a case-for his subject, for his way of thinking, for the Gospel itself. And once he develops and delivers a good lesson, he saves it. There are many tapes and videos available on this subject, and good teachers will want to go through at least one per year. You can also videotape yourself and use the tape to critique yourself. But you will probably be harder on yourself than anyone else, so ask a peer to come and evaluate one of your lessons.