Nehemiah 8:8 So they read in the book in the law of God distinctly, and gave the sense, and caused them to understand the reading.


Thought for the Day:  Successful Teaching Results In Understanding


Reflection for the Day:  Those That Care, Will Cause Learning To Take Place

Upon the completion of the rebuilding of the wall in Jerusalem the people, with a united spirit, stood to hear the reading of the Law.  Those that read with Ezra understood how important it was for the people to understand what was being shared.  The scripture informs us that they "gave the sense and caused them to learn".  Successful teaching is measured by the understanding of the student.

Teachers that care, measure their success not on themselves but on the understanding and change that takes place in the students.  As one that seeks to share with others, take time to insure that understanding takes place.  It may take longer, it may mean another approach, but commit yourself to cause to learn.  It is that important.