Intentional Teachability

SERIES: Wisdom (4 of 6)
Intentional Teachability

I watched a video about some of the differences between Finnish  and American teaching styles. One contrast was the way that Finnish teachers are allowed to customize their curriculum vs the way US teachers often have to tailor their curriculum towards standardized testing. The belief was the Finnish style makes for happier teachers and students more eager to learn.

The author of the book, “The Key To Everything” suggests that the default attitude toward learning and being teachable for most people is indifference...not going out of their way to seek out learning opportunities. He says people “believe that being neutral toward learning is acceptable.” He goes on to question whether our US education system fosters this way of thinking when, “for 13 years, children are taught that when something is really important for them to know, an authority figure will make sure they know it.”

What is YOUR default attitude toward being teachable?  Matt Keller has said, “Intentional teachability makes life a party with a thousand gifts to be opened every day. Each new insight, once opened, gives you a greater perspective on who you are, who you were created to be and how you can be the best you possible.”

On the job,  you have to remain teachable to update your training, to learn new systems and to deal with the vast array of personalities that cross your path every day. But this week, I am praying that your personal strides toward wisdom and teachability would be rewarding. I have met officers with a love for languages, several who are pursuing advanced degrees and even one who has mastered the process of hydrographics (water transfer printing).  This week, I pray as you pursue these kinds of opportunities personally that life would offer you a thousand gifts to be opened every day, each revealing a greater perspective of who you are and who you were created to be.  I believe it is when you discover who you were created to be that life is truly fulfilling and rewarding. 

Your service is appreciated,
Pastor Rob

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Links to other posts in this series: Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 5, Week 6