A teacher cannot preach modesty yet signal suggestiveness. A teacher cannot preach moderation yet dress as a fashion plate. A teacher cannot preach the relevance of his Christianity yet wear outdated clothing that evokes snickering from students. Students, at least adolescents, take note of what their teachers wear, and such nonverbal communication can be more powerful than verbal communication. A fourth sphere of influence is how a teacher relaxes.
Students are interested in and affected by how teachers spend their leisure time.
Stress A fifth sphere of influence is how a teacher holds up under stress. When the heat is on, many of us boil over. Students are eager to learn from how we react to life's potholes. A final sphere of influence is how a teacher worships. Students are puzzled by Christian teachers who attend church only sporadically, or who rarely involve themselves in church activities.