As a Christian believer, I think that it is very important to promote prayer and meditation in schools, too. Prayer helps all three of the aspects of a human being’s wellness: the mind, body and spirit. I know that prayer has made a big impact on my life, especially going to a Christian college where the majority of my professors pray over their students, if not every day, than before a big test.
Praying helps calm the nerves and anxiety of having a big test or assignment. As a future educator, prayer will give a deeper sense of letting my future students know that I care and I am here for them if they need anything, even if it doesn’t involve school itself. Therefore, I believe that it is necessary to promote spirituality and meditation within the classroom.
The mind, body and spirit are the most essential attributes to make up human being. We, as future educators, can have such a big impact on our future students, whether that be with educating them; giving them the opportunity to be healthier, which in turn could affect their academic performance; and lastly, but most importantly, showing them that we care through prayer and by opening the door for them to hear about Jesus.
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References
- Schools Role in the Childhood Obesity Crisis. (2012). Retrieved January 27, 2016, from peacefulplaygrounds.com/schools-role-in-the-childhood-obesity-crisis/
More About Jenna:
Jenna Dowers, a sophomore at Grand Canyon University, is currently working on her bachelor’s degree in secondary education with an emphasis in English. Additionally, she serves as a student worker in the College of Education building at the front desk. She grew up in a small town in California called Ramona, in the mountains above San Diego. Growing up there allowed her to be very involved in the community, school and church. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities like hiking and camping, working out and spending time with friends. It has been a blessing to be able to attend GCU with all of the great classes and fun opportunities. She loves her experience at GCU so far and is looking forward to see what the next two years have in store!
