Current Teaching Emphasis

Improving Behavior Boyd K. Packer “True doctrine, understood, changes attitudes and behavior. The study of the doctrines will improve behavior quicker than a study of behavior will improve behavior.”

We Must Raise Our Sights Elder Henry B. Eyring “The pure gospel of Jesus Christ must go down into the hearts of students by the power of the Holy Ghost. It will not be enough for them to have had a spiritual witness of the truth and to want good things later. It will not be enough for them to hope for some future cleansing and strengthening. Our aim must be for them to become truly converted to the restored gospel of Jesus Christ while they are with us.” (Brigham Young University on Aug. 14, 2001, during a Church Educational System conference)

Definition of a Principle: A short statement of truth that when applied helps us make good decisions. That part of doctrine which teaches us “how to act” is called Principle.

Doctrine Verses Principle: …if it had not been for his matchless power, and his mercy, and his longsuffering, toward us, we should unavoidably have been cut off… … in as much as ye shall keep my commandments, ye shall prosper in the land… …if it had not been for his matchless power, and his mercy, and his longsuffering, toward us, we should unavoidably have been cut off… … in as much as ye shall keep my commandments, ye shall prosper in the land… Doctrine: Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world. Doctrine: Alma 9:11 - Principle: Alma 9:13 - Principle: If we repent, then we will be save by Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world.

CTE: 4 Steps (Current Teaching Emphasis) 1) Identify the principle. 2) Explain the principle. 3) Share a personal experience. 4) Testify concerning this principle.

CTE: Step 1 1. Identify the principle. A short statement of truth that when applied helps us make good decisions. Use “If….Then” to help you focus on the principle.

CTE: Step 1 - Example 1 Nephi 3:7 - 1 Nephi 15: Nephi 17:3 A short statement of truth that when applied helps us make good decisions. Use the formula “If….Then.”

CTE: Step 2 1) Identify the principle. 2) Explain the principle.

2) Explain the Principle: Relate in your own words what the principle means. Ask questions that make your students THINK! Relate in your own words what the principle means. Ask questions that make your students THINK!

CTE: Step 3 1) Identify the principle. 2) Explain the principle. 3) Share a personal experience.

3) Share a personal experience: Give an experience that relates to the principle. Give an experience that relates to the principle.

CTE: Step 4 1) Identify the principle. 2) Explain the principle. 3) Share a personal experience. 4) Testify concerning the principle.

4) Testify concerning the principle: What are your feelings about the principle? What are your feelings about the principle?

4 Steps of CTE: 1) Identify the principle. 2) Explain the principle. 3) Share a personal experience. 4) Testify concerning the principle.

“Our concern is deepened by what we know it will take to be a missionary and a parent in the days ahead. It will take deep conversion to the gospel of Jesus Christ. It will take the compan- ionship of the Holy Ghost.” “True conversion, where the gospel of Jesus Christ goes deep into the heart and changes it, brings the companionship of the Holy Ghost.” “Our concern is deepened by what we know it will take to be a missionary and a parent in the days ahead. It will take deep conversion to the gospel of Jesus Christ. It will take the compan- ionship of the Holy Ghost.” “True conversion, where the gospel of Jesus Christ goes deep into the heart and changes it, brings the companionship of the Holy Ghost.” Raising Expectations CES Satellite Training Broadcast, August 4, 2004

Going From Head to Heart 3) Share a personal experience. 4) Testify concerning the principle. { Heart (Feelings) 2) Explain the principle. { Head (Thoughts) 1) Identify the principle. Testimony Conversion

Elder Richard G. Scott “Assure that there is abundant participation because that use of agency by a student authorizes the Holy Ghost to instruct. It also helps the student retain your message. As students verbalize truths, they are confirmed in their souls and strengthen their personal testimonies.” (Richard G. Scott, Feb. 2005, during a Church Educational System conference)