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Seek to Understand Those You Teach
Focus on People, Not Lessons Focus on People, Not Lessons Elder Dallin H. Oaks once taught that a true gospel teacher, like the Savior,...
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10 hours ago2 min read


Strengthening Seminary Instruction: Best Practices for Doctrinal Mastery
As seminary teachers helping the youth navigate today's challenges, fostering Doctrinal Mastery (DM) is more vital than ever. It arms...
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Aug 292 min read


The Scripture: Early and Often
Start the Year with Scripture in Their Hearts As you begin a new Seminary year, remember that the power of your class will be measured...
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Aug 151 min read


Keeping General Conference Alive for The Next 6 Months
Welcome, Early Morning Seminary teachers! After the spiritual feast of General Conference, we have a unique opportunity to help our...
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Apr 164 min read


Connect What Students Are Learning To Christ
Helping your students place Jesus Christ at the center of their learning will help them have a more personal and powerful learning...
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Feb 201 min read


Preparing and Teaching Life Preparation Lessons:
IF you have not had the chance to watch the S&I broadacst on Jan 23, here is a great little training that deals with the Lofe Skill...
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Jan 311 min read


Prepare With Your Students In Mind
Prepare to teach Sometimes, in preparing to teach, you may want to use--or reuse a lesson or activity--you have used in the past without...
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Jan 241 min read


Love Those You Teach
Love Those You Teach Everything the Savior did throughout His earthly ministry was motivated by love. As we strive to be true followers...
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Sep 20, 20242 min read


Revelation will come as you Listen to General Conference with a Student in Mind
President Eyring Taught: “There seems to be no end to the Savior’s desire to lead us to safety. And there is constancy in the way He...
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Mar 28, 20243 min read


"How to Encourage Students to Take Their Time Before Responding to Questions in the Classroom"
What is my initial understanding or ability? (assessment) How often do you tell your students that you will give them time to process a...
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Mar 14, 20242 min read


"Prophetic Power Moves: Anticipating Student Needs and Linking Them to Divine Guidance"
Introduction President Eyring Taught: “There seems to be no end to the Savior’s desire to lead us to safety. And there is constancy in...
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Feb 22, 20243 min read


Using questions to point to Prophetic Teachings in the Moments of Inquiry.
Introduction Elder Christofferson said, “In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, “we believe all that God has revealed, all...
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Feb 15, 20243 min read


"How to Utilize the 'Lesson Purpose' in Your Curriculum to Simplify Lesson Prep and Enhance Learning Experiences for Your Students"
What is my initial understanding or ability? (Assessment): Which of the following best represents your experience with the lesson purpose...
dittonhl
Feb 8, 20243 min read


How to Foster a Culture of Sharing in the Classroom: Encouraging Students to Engage with Each Other's Questions
What is my initial understanding or ability? (assessment) How often do you invite your students to respond to a classmate’s question?...
dittonhl
Feb 1, 20242 min read


Asking Students Follow-up Question
(Assessment): What is my initial understanding or ability? Write a follow-up question for the following statement given by a student in...
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Jan 25, 20242 min read


Using Journals to Invite Diligent Learning
Skill: Invite students to write insights in their study journal before they answer a question out loud. What is it and why is it...
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Jan 18, 20242 min read
Help Students Create or Begin Gospel Conversations
I have had some questions regarding the skill of having students be more engage in starting and contributing to gospel discussions with...
dittonhl
Jan 11, 20242 min read


Adopting and Adapting the Curriculum
This training is longer then the Micro-Training designation I have given it. I felt it was important to touch upon a concept that arose...
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Jan 5, 20241 min read


How to Access the DM Learning Assessment
Here is the Link to my website: https://dittonhl.wixsite.com/sa-seminary-teachers
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Dec 1, 20231 min read


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Oct 26, 20230 min read
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