Subject Knowledge

The impact that subject knowledge has on teaching is like a beautiful house full of valuable treasure. Proverbs 24: 21 says that "by wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures." Enthusiasm for one's subject matter and learning in general will bring about a search for more knowledge in this area. The lessons that have always gone the best for me personally are those that I put lots of time into learning about. Being well prepared with knowledge increases my own confidence in teaching the subject matter and allows me to be enthusiastic instead of nervous about how they will receive it. One of my favorite lesson planning websites is Incredible Art Department (http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/lessons/high/highlessons.html). It is the only one I have found that has unique lesson plans that are interesting and detailed. The lesson plans on this page were definitely crafted with passion and enthusiasm. Another book I like is "From Ordinary to Extraordinary" by Ken Vieth.