When we affirm a friend, we’re acknowledging the value we see in that person. It’s a form of appreciation, a way of saying he/she matters to us.
How Bible Teachers Can Affirm Students as a Friend
As Bible teachers, we can affirm students by our words but also by following-up on absences, acknowledging accomplishments and special occasions in students’ lives, warmly greeting them outside of the classroom, seeking everyone’s participation in class, etc.
The Bible Teacher’s Role Download considers the biblical basis for affirming students and what happens when we do. It also looks at other aspects of being a friend along with seven other roles teachers might take on to have the greatest impact in people’s lives.
even if need to correct, you address bad behavior or wrong attitude while still affirming value of person
Yes, Paulie. When we do that we let people know we care about them enough to correct. We love them so much we want them to live in the fullness of life Jesus came to give them.