Teachers as Shepherds in Christian Schools: Exploration of the Shepherd Metaphor in the Perspective of the Christian Faith

Abstract

One of the teacher's roles in a Christian school is the role of a shepherd. The shepherd metaphor itself is unique where the shepherd teacher's role could not be found in general in the education's world. The COVID-19 pandemic itself has become a time for Christian schools to reflect on the role of a teacher in shepherding their students. The shepherd's metaphor, the teacher's role as a shepherd and the pastoral duties of the teachers explore in the discussion from the perspective of the Christian faith. An example of the shepherding knowledge of the 21st-century learning approach is Project-Based Learning. The exploration results provide an essential description of the leading role of a Christian teacher in the context of a Christian school and become a reflection that confirms the calling of a Christian teacher, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.