Children
"Children are the most precious what a community can possess."
treasure (1)
Section 9 describes how each and every child has been created, what? And to be in effective teacher we must always see them as such.
noble (9)
While modifying children's behavior has its place, "the real aim" of children's classes is the development of, what?
spiritual qualities (7)
Section 8 states that every class beings with, what?
prayers (recited by the teacher and some of the children) (8)
"[T]eachers are servants of the Lord God, since they have arisen to perform this task, which is the same as _____."
"worship" (2)
Children "are the promise and _____ of the future."
guarantee (1)
What is the erroneous notion that we must reject with regard to children?
"that some children are incorrigible" (9)
The development of "spiritual qualities must be nurtured by", these two things.
"the knowledge of God and the love of God" (7)
Section 8 states that these two activities help create the atmosphere of joy that must be the hallmark of a class for the spiritual education of children.
games and coloring (8)
A selection in Section 5 states that these two things together result in "light upon light".
a child that is trained to be "both learned and good" (5)
Children "are a trust that no community can", what (3 words)?
neglect with impunity (1)
What does Section 7 suggest as a way we should discourage a child's unseemly conduct?
"a mild expression of displeasure" (7)
Section 7 says that virtues must be put into practice to help children manifest a praiseworthy character. To assist them, teachers must reinforce good behavior. The section then lists 5 ways to reinforce good behavior. Name at least 3 of the 5 ways to receive the 300 points.
1. praise
2. encouragement
3. exhortation
4. explanation
5. reward (7)
Section 8 mentions that "music is divine and effective." It also says that music is the food of the _____ and _____, and does this to the spirit of man.
soul and spirit; uplifts (8)
From Section 3, recite the selection that starts "Regard man as..." (Must be word for word.)
"Regard man as a mine rich in gems of inestimable value. Education can, alone, cause it to reveal its treasures, and enable mankind to benefit therefrom." (3)
Section 3 discusses two approaches to teaching children. It says that the first approach"would be a tedious task". As for the second approach, it says that it would be "a most joyful occupation." What are the two analogies it uses to describe these two approaches to teaching children?
1. filling empty jars with water, spoonful by spoonful
2. discovering hidden gems in a mine and bringing them to light (3)
"A teacher of Bahá'í children's classes must have no doubt that every child has the capacity to", what? (Name at least 2 of the 3 that are mentioned in Section 9)
- know God through His Manifestations
- obey Their teachings
- advance spiritually (9)
Section 6 states that spiritual qualities stand apart from other virtues as they are essential to, what?
the soul's eternal journey towards God (6)
Name the six elements of a children's class as stated in Section 8. (You must name all six in order to receive the 400 points.)
1. prayers
2. memorization (could be consider as part of the first element)
3. stories
4. songs
5. games
6. coloring (8)
"According to the explicit divine Text, teaching the children is _____ and _____."
indispensable and obligatory (2)
Name the four "vital aspects of the requisite attitude" that adults must have with respect to children.
1. an all-embracing love for them
2. the manner of treating them
3. the quality of attention shown them
4. the spirit of adult behavior toward them (1)
Section 4 states that spiritual qualities are gems of inestimable value. It mentions that the "powers of the human mind" are also such gems. It then lists three powers of the human mind. What are these three powers?
1. to discover the mysteries of nature
2. to produce beautiful works of art
3. to express noble and uplifting thoughts (4)
Section 6 names four categories of virtues. Name all four categories and one example that it provides for each of the four categories.
1. habits (punctuality)
2. attitudes (sympathy)
3. skills/abilities (speak clearly)
4. spiritual qualities (truthfulness, generosity, humility, love) (6)
"The greatest attainment or the _______ _______ is none other than conversation with God."
"sweetest state" (8)
"It is essential that children be reared in the Bahá'í way, that they may", what? "[F]or human happiness is founded upon", what?
"... find happiness both in this world and the next"; "... spiritual behavior"