The catechist's toolbox
Subtitle: how to thrive as a religion teacher : skills, tips, and practical advice you can use now
By: Joe Paprocki.
Publisher: Loyola Press
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Chicago, IL
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780829424515
Subjects: Catholic Church -- Education; Catechetics -- Catholic Church; Catechists; Christian education -- Teaching methods
Table of contents: title: Shoptalk: the language of catechesis; title: Blueprints: planning and preparation; title: Socket and wrench set: finding activities that fit; title: Color charts: selecting learning activities; title: Different types of wood: adapting to learning styles, special needs, and diversity; title: Drop cloths: preparing for things that can go wrong; title: Applying primer: preparing the learning environment; title: Spotlights: shifting the focus onto learners; title: Extension cords: plugging into the power of prayer; title: Sandpaper: smoothing out discipline problems; title: Furniture polish: polishing your technique; title: Instruction manuals: using textbooks and catechist manuals; title: Samples and illustrations: looking to the bible for vision; title: Power tools: using technology; title: Scrapers: using questions to get beneath the surface; title: Tape measures: assessing progress; title: Apprenticeship: teaching and learning by doing.