Training the Teacher

"Training the Teacher" by A. F. (Adolphus Frederick) Schauffler is a manual from the early 1900s about improving Sunday School instruction by focusing on preparing teachers. The book explores ways to provide individuals with the tools and understanding they need to teach effectively in a church setting, highlighting the importance of a deep understanding of the Bible and modern instructional methods. It lays out a plan for developing teaching skills and biblical knowledge, with the goal of improving the quality of education in the Sunday School system, and emphasizes the necessity for better preparation of Sunday school teachers so that they are more effective in imparting biblical knowledge. The book advocates for collaborative learning experiences among teachers and structured classes, underlining the importance of help from church leaders to create a strong educational program to meet the community's needs.