Nauczyciel według św. Augustyna
The Teacher According to St. Augustine

Summary/Abstract: The subject of the article is the concept of a teacher according to St. Augustine, one of the Fathers of the Church, based on the analysis of selected works from his literary legacy. This study is limited to the most important literature on the topic. The article defines the concept of teaching, in line with the Augustine’s views, and then presents his experiences of education in childhood and adolescence, juxtaposing later statements by this eminent rhetorician about the teaching process. It presents the image of Augustine as a teacher, resulting from the ana- lysis of his works and memorials, pointing to his qualities and skills that are particularly important in the educational process. The indications that the Bishop of Hippo gave to those who wished to teach others to learn and the possible difficulties they might encounter were also cited in detail. At the end, the pillars on which the Augustinian teaching con- cept is based are indicated. The article shows the basic requirements for a teacher and tips that can be used by them in practice to improve their skills when teaching other people.

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