Lesson Eight—Character Building

Part I

Reading assignment: pages 225-249Ed-SG 27.1

1. Of true education it is said that “above _____________________ it values _____________________; above _____________________, goodness; above _____________________ acquirements, _____________________.” (225)Ed-SG 27.2

2. What is the most important work ever entrusted to human beings? (225) ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________Ed-SG 27.3

3. True education provides a counter influence for what three curses of our world? (225, 226) __________________________________________________________________________Ed-SG 27.4

4. What wrong practices in education encourage the system of “cramming?” (226) _____________________________________________ __________________________________________________________Ed-SG 27.5

5. What methods and materials ought to be avoided in the following study areas? (226, 227)Ed-SG 27.6

(a) Language and literature____________________ (b) Science______________(c) Bible study __________________________________________________________Ed-SG 27.7

6. What are some of the evils in the method of educating chiefly the memory? (230) _______________________________________ ___________________________________________________________Ed-SG 27.8

7. What are some of the evils of another extreme that teaches that man needs only to develop that which is within him? (230) ___________________________________ ____________________________________________________________Ed-SG 27.9

8. Consider some of the truths taught in two experiences where Christ taught only one person. See John 3 and 4. (231) ____________________________ ___________________________________________________________Ed-SG 27.10

9. In His teaching Christ “watched the _____________________ of His hearers, marked the lighting up of the _____________________, the quick, responsive _____________________, which told that _____________________ had reached the soul.” (231)Ed-SG 27.11

10. What did Christ discern in every human being He dealt with? (232) What are the lessons in this for educators today? ________________________________ ________________________________________________________Ed-SG 27.12

11. What is more important than genius or talent when seeking success? (232) _____________________________________________ __________________________________________________________Ed-SG 27.13

12. For what reasons should we develop all our faculties, the weaker as well as the stronger? (232, 233)____________ ____________________________________________________Ed-SG 28.1

13. Why is enthusiasm important in teaching? Discuss the illustration used. (233) ________________________________________ _________________________________________________________Ed-SG 28.2

14. The teacher should not rest satisfied with any presentation until the students understand what three things. (234) __________________________________________________________ ________________________________________Ed-SG 28.3

15. What priorities should teachers demand of students as they move through their education? (234)_______________ __________________________________________________Ed-SG 28.4

16. What is the chief requisite of language? (235) ______________ _________________________________________________________________Ed-SG 28.5

17. To what are gossip and criticism compared? (235) _______________ __________________________________________________________Ed-SG 28.6

18. List several things the Bible condemns in regard to our speech. (236) ______________________________ ____________________________________________Ed-SG 28.7

19. Parents and teachers should give appreciation, sympathy and encouragement to children and yet not foster in them a love of praise. Why? (237) _________________________ __________________________________________________________________________Ed-SG 28.8

20. History should be considered from the _____________________ point of view. (238) Discuss some illustrations. _____________________________ _______________________________________Ed-SG 28.9

21. What kind of teaching should be done in connection with mathematics? (238, 239) _________________ ________________________________________________Ed-SG 28.10

22. What are three elements of power that every parent and teacher should possess? (240) _____________________ ____________________________________________________Ed-SG 28.11

23. List several qualities of true courtesy.(240)______________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________Ed-SG 28.12

24. “The essence of true _____________________ is consideration for _____________________.” What so-called culture is a failure? (241)Ed-SG 28.13

25. True politeness is characterized by what three qualities? (241, 242)_________________________________ ______________________________________________________Ed-SG 29.1

26. Where is the most valuable treatise on etiquette in the Bible? (242)________________________________ _________________________________________________________Ed-SG 29.2

27. “The hour and place of _____________________ and the services of _____________________ the child should be taught to regard as _____________________ because _____________________ is there.” (242, 243)Ed-SG 29.3

28. Study and discuss the four references that show how the place marked by God’s special presence should be regarded. (243)___________________________ ______________________________________________________________Ed-SG 29.4

29. How do angels show reverence for the name of God? (243) ____________________________________________________Ed-SG 29.5

30. “True reverence is shown by _____________________.” (244)Ed-SG 29.6

31. Why do you think God has especially asked us to show respect toward the aged? (244) ________________ ________________________________________________________Ed-SG 29.7

32. What are the implications of the fact that fathers and mothers and teachers have been made representatives of God to children? (244, 245)____________________________________ ______________________________________________________Ed-SG 29.8

33. What are two of the teacher’s most formidable rivals and most effective hindrances? (246)_________________ ________________________________________________Ed-SG 29.9

34. List and discuss several of the potential bad effects of fashion upon the home. (246, 247)______________ ____________________________________________________Ed-SG 29.10

35. What are some of the qualities that our Creator desires in regard to our clothing? (248)__________________ ______________________________________________Ed-SG 29.11

36. What two things will help to shield a young woman from a thousand perils? (248)____________________________________________________________Ed-SG 30.1

37. What is the highest beauty in God’s sight? (249)_________ _________________________________________________________________Ed-SG 30.2

38. How can children clothe themselves with God’s beautiful garment of character? (249)_______________________________________________________________Ed-SG 30.3