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3.00 Credits
The importance of developing a coherent educational philosophy regarding Israel is central to the course. Course participants will be challenged to examine and perhaps develop their own attitudes about the relationship between the Jewish People in the Diaspora and in Israel as well as reflect on how those attitudes come to the fore in the classroom. Course includes an understanding of curricula and instructional issues and an analysis of material concerning teaching the Land of Israel and the contemporary State of Israel. Issues relating to the integration of Israel education into the Jewish and general studies will also be discussed. Division: College Division Department: Jewish Education
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3.00 Credits
This course will focus on ways in which music can be used to enhance the teaching of sacred texts, holidays, history, Israel, Jewish values and Hebrew. Methods and materials for using music in both formal and informal settings and at different age levels will be discussed. Music specialists and general classroom teachers are equally welcome. Previous musical experience is not required. ( May be taken for Music or Education credit) Division: College Division Department: Jewish Education
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3.00 Credits
Imagery and metaphors are at the root of theology. The course will rely on traditional texts, biblical text, poetry, and art to provide a frame work for a pluralistic understanding of the major issues of theology. The emphasis will be on promoting a variety of points of view and voices in the classroom honoring diversity of opinions and the nurturing of individual theological journeys. Division: College Division Department: Jewish Education
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3.00 Credits
This course will explore the basic areas of Judaic content in the early childhood classroom. Discussion will focus on the integration of Judaica with the goals of the general studies curriculum. This course will also include criteria for selecting age-appropriate materials and teaching strategies. Division: College Division Department: Jewish Education
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3.00 Credits
This course is founded on theories of how children learn and make meaning in their lives, including their development of spiritual and Judaic concepts. An approach for developing learning strategies which are supported by these developmental theories will be reviewed. This approach requires the close and authentic involvement of adults and children in negotiating learning situations of all kinds. Our study will demand not only an understanding of theory and practice, but also of personal dispositions of both young and adult learners, including ourselves. In the process of our study, the various elements of this approach will be reviewed, with Jewish learning as the content through which the methods are demonstrated. These elements include observation, planning, structuring the environment, supporting relationship building, and making learning visible. Division: College Division Department: Jewish Education
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3.00 Credits
This course examines models which attempt to solve moral contradictions in ancient Jewish literature and the Holy Scriptures such as Abraham sacrificing Isaac and the obligation to destruct the Amaleki people. We confront these issues in the light of philosophers like Yeshayahu Leibowitz, Efraim Aurbach and others. This course presents methods of sensitizing our students as teachers or learners to moral values in the bible. Division: College Division Department: Jewish Education
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the theory and practice of teaching Jewish traditional behaviors to children, teenagers and adults. Topics to be discussed include teaching techniques for significant days, moments and events in the life of the Jew, concern for Jewish identity, environmental factors and home-school relationships, related media production and use. Classroom observations and micro-teaching are an integral part of the course. Division: College Division Department: Jewish Education
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3.00 Credits
Division: College Division Department: Jewish Education
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3.00 Credits
This course will examine the theoretical, philosophic, and theological underpinnings of emerging Jewish spiritual education. We will examine educational strategies that can open students to neshamah (inner soul) work. Consideration will be given to education for Chochmah (wisdom), Rachmanut (responding compassionately to action directives), wonder and amazement, reverence and engagement. The role of the teacher will be examined in connection with how we redirect our educational efforts from class to child and family. Division: College Division Department: Jewish Education
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3.00 Credits
The search for spiritual meaning begins in the earliest years of life. In this course, the expression of spirituality in Judaism as well as current theories of faith and spiritual development will be discussed to provide essential background knowledge for students who wish to facilitate this search for young children, their families, for colleagues, and for themselves. As such, this information will be primarily descriptive rather than definitive, and will be used to explore meaningful experiences in prayer and ritual, as well as maximizing the spiritual content of daily life in the early childhood classroom. The daily service will be examined for content that is relevant to young children, and appropriate as well as authentic methods for presenting this content will be discussed. Criteria for evaluating publications of ritual and prayer experiences for young children in Jewish contexts will be developed, using the daily service as a platform. As a culmination, the Shabbat experience will be explored in order to allow students to synthesize their own prayer and ritual experiences for young children. Throughout the course, the class will discuss methods of addressing issues that arise for adults (teachers and parents) when exploring spirituality, ritual and prayer. The role of Israel in prayer and ritual will also be highlighted. Finally, spirituality, ritual and prayer will be considered for their power in inspiring a sense of community within the early childhood program setting. (this course may be taken for either Rabbinics or Education credit) Division: College Division Department: Jewish Education
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