Let me start by outlining the presentation. I will begin with some brief introductory considerations on the importance of sharing with each other your own images and insights on teaching. With each word, we will start with a bit of etymology. So in looking at the teacher side of teacher-minister we will be looking at three variations on the theme of teacher as sign. Thus we approach teacher as minister along the road of signs and metaphors.
Some introductory considerations are in order.
First, in this presentation, references to teachers include not only classroom teachers but also guidance counsellors, campus ministers, administrators and staff members. Second, many important forms of teaching go on outside schools. Third, your experience is important. I encourage you to share your experiences, your insights, your images of teaching. Teachers do not often have the opportunity for such sharing.