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I let them talk. Just like my Muslim students are allowed to talk about their religion in class
I come from a very strict religious background but I’m not religious as an adult. I teach in an area where church is community. Kids talk about it all the time! I listen, ask questions, and welcome their thoughts and stories! Religion isn’t really for me but I will never shut a kid down who wants to tell me about theirs! It fills my heart that my current students have a special place in the community outside of school where they feel safe and loved! If they all of a sudden want to tell me a long story about Jesus in math, I tell them that I’d love to hear more during recess or snack because we have learning to accomplish! Kids will ask me “what I am” and I leave it at “I celebrate Christmas and other Christian holidays but I’m not very religious”. If they pester me for more info I tell them that’s my personal information and it doesn’t really have anything to do with school but I love how curious they are about learning about other people.
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I do love to see them interact with others in a positive way.
I let them do the talking and answer questions that are historical or literature based. So if hey say “Jesus wasn’t a real person.” I may answer with most historians believe it’s historical fact that he did. If they say “I have to memorize the 10 commandments.” I say “let’s hear it.” I do the same with my non Christian students.
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We do teach about the world religions and I want to share what we know based on history.
As long as they’re getting their work done, I let them talk. I do monitor to make sure no one is shaming or demeaning anyone else’s beliefs. I will also answer historical questions (this person was born here, that person wrote during this time period, this group moved to this location after this event) and sometimes the basis behind certain literature references (why the guards in Hamlet needed Horatio to talk to the king’s ghost, for example) but beyond that I tell them that if they want to have a theological discussion with me, come see me after they graduate. In the meantime, discuss amongst yourselves as long as you’re kind and also getting your work done.
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I usually let them talk for a few minutes and then redirect them to finish assignments. If it is during their free time, I just let them talk. However, I do stay diligent and watchful.
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I also worry about what parents will say, but the conversations I have heard are pretty intelligent and knowledgeable. As long as the students are not being mean to each other or frustrating each other, I'm good with it
I answer any direct question and as long as it’s kept positive, I let them talk.
Having taught world religions for middle school, students really get interested in similarities and differences. We made posters to show this, and the conversations that came from it were wonderful to listen to!
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I love it when students get engaged with lessons.
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One day... a group of students was gathered around one of the student's desk. Just as I walked up to see what was going on, he declared, "I told you He is coming back, and right now, He's preparing placefor us to go" the kiddos were so wrapped up in what the boy was saying, I hardly had the heart to make them go back to work.
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Aww. Yup, that is a hard one to navigate!