The Formed Podcast Our Greatest Resource | Dan Littles
Jan 27, 2025
Dan Littles, the Online Academic Dean at Urshan College, shares his wealth of experience in Christian education. He emphasizes the importance of building relationships with students, claiming they are the greatest resource teachers have. Dan discusses his journey in education, highlighting the shift from event-driven to relational ministry. He introduces flow theory for engaging students with varied abilities and stresses the need for teachers to adapt their methods to cater to individual learning needs, ultimately nurturing students’ spiritual growth.
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Homeschooling Sparked A Career Shift
- Dan Littles pulled his own children out of public school and homeschooled them after seeing problems in the district.
- That decision led him into Christian education and a decade-long role at Urshan College shaping future ministers.
Student Is The Primary Resource
- Dan Littles calls the student the teacher's greatest resource, not technology or apps.
- He stresses tailoring content to the student after learning their background and strengths.
Know Students Before Designing Lessons
- Learn each student's background, strengths, and weaknesses then shape content to meet them where they are.
- Tailor lessons so content connects to something the student already knows to improve retention.