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My opinion on what should the characteristics of the Adventist teacher. Ashworth once said:”Teaching is one of the most complicated jobs today. It demands broad knowledge of subject matter, curriculum and standards; enthusiasm, a caring attitude and a love of learning; knowledge of discipline and classroom management techniques; and a desire to make a difference in the lives of young people.” (Ashworth, W.S., 2003). Surely there’s no delicate and tasking career as the teaching career. There are the characteristics that I feel a true Adventist teacher should have although the list below is not exhausted but these few indicated my preference and my expectations of an Adventist teacher.  Being friendly: An Adventist teacher should first and foremost be friendly both to students and his/her fellow teachers as well.  Humility: An Adventist teacher should be humble, by avoiding being proud of his/her education qualifications, his/her class in society and his/her level of intelligence.  Learning to say thank you: An Adventist teacher should be willing to realize that students do make initiatives and all those initiative students make must be recognized and appreciated in order to motive them to do more in their given assignments.  Prayer:   An Adventist teacher must be willing to communion with God so as to ask the Master teacher to be the one to lead him/ her to impact the knowledge to the young minds in a suitable way. Prayer should not be his/her own individual plan but he/she must incorporate it in his daily activities.  Pretenders are offenders: An Adventist teacher must be honest, dependable, accountable and reliable. He/she should live by what he/she say and profess to believe. Young minds are investigative by nature so it’s very important that as the young people investigate of their teacher that he/she should not be found wanting, because this can affect his career and how students view him/her.  Understanding: An Adventist teacher should understand as they deal with both students and their fellow teachers. Knowing that we live in a sinful world where things do happen is very important as we deal with those who have been victims of oppression, and all form harassment that are as the result of people’s love becoming cold. Patience must be exercised and all possible things must be done to support the erring brother/sister. Building a character in one’s own students It’s very possible for a teacher to build the character of his/her students. When I was in primary school; we had a teacher who was both unique and supportive. I remember that I was wanted to imitate him and be like him. The young mind’s character can indeed be built only though example and a consistent life style. Strategies for creating a community of faith where the word becomes a reality  Outlining the benefits of a faith based community: Most of the time people are resistant to things because they did not receive sufficient information and guidance. Therefore it’s vital to make people understand from the very beginning on the need of a live community of faith.  Organizing prayer meetings and other religious events: Spicing up the initial programs with weeks of prayer where people from outside the community are invited, and music is well incorporated while people are encouraged to participate.  Have a follow up team who are both motivated and exemplary: Those who are more committed and live exemplary lives should be encouraged to both motivate and support those who are struggling to find their place in the whole process.

Ashworth, W.S.,(2003). Going Home; or Why I Am a Seventh-day Adventist Teacher? The Journal of Adventist Education, October/November, Retrieved on November 13, 2013, from: http://circle.adventist.org/files/jae/en/jae200366010906.pdf