To Teach or Not to Teach
While this small piece of paper also allows you access to somewhere sacred, it is also required to teach at the MTC.
What is a Temple Recommend?
While not followed by some of the ancient prophets, this facial grooming policy for men is a must-remember even if you wake up late.
What is "elders should always be clean shaven"?
MTC policy states you'll maintain regular communication with this person--it's your boss!
Who is my training supervisor?
Unlike Alice's friend the white rabbit, as an MTC teacher, you must not be this.
What is late?
What is "Food and drink"
Three little letters that make you speak in tongues.
What is SYL?
See Slide #1.
The dress and appearance guideline NOT being followed here.
What is neat and conservative hairstyle.
This handy tool (now housed on Google Chats) is where you'll write about your shift and share important information about how the missionaries are doing.
What is the daily log?
Different than notifying, this process involves a question and is how you will get time off as a teacher.
What is requesting time off?
We're not UPS, these aren't to be delivered to missionaries or given to them to deliver to others.
The amount of time you'll spend each day preparing for your shift.
What is 15-30 minutes?
See Slide #2.
While classy, these shoes are not allowed for sisters for this reason.
What is "wear closed-toe and closed-heel footwear."
Using your daily log, you will also be able to share messages with this man--the ecclesiastical leader of your missionaries while they're here.
Who is the Branch President?
EMERGENCY happens that prevents you from making a shift or meeting, you do this.
What is "notify my training supervisor immediately."
BYU Speeches, TED talks, inspirational videos, or vague case studies from the 70s all fall into this off-limit category.
This attribute makes it easy for a teacher to receive and implement feedback from supervisors.
What is teachability/trainability?
See Slide #3.
The reason these pants might be in style, but aren't to be worn here.
What is "slacks should be in conservative colors...choose dress slacks that are professional and wrinkle resistant."
You're in a companionship while teaching here. This weekly meeting is when you discuss the needs of your missionaries.
What is the weekly companion teacher meeting?
Each shift, training meeting, and companion teacher meeting is not optional, but this.
What is mandatory?
You only get one per district! And it has to be in harmony with the sacred nature of the missionary call.
What is posted "picture of each district on social media?"
While the weekend might have been fun, this topic of conversation should never be discussed with your missionaries.
What is your dating life?
See Slide #4.
While these are comfy, they're not allowed for brothers OR sisters for this reason.
This is the place you would point missionaries if they bring up issues related to suicide, depression, or anxiety.
What is the medical/clinical office?
Completing this step helps everyone know when and where you'll work each day.
What is "negotiate a set schedule with my training supervisor at the beginning of each semester?"
The temple, gym, and cafeteria with your missionaries are not allowed because of this little policy.