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Foundations of Jewish Education (EDU201)
35 hours (13 weeks).
November 2018 - December 2023.
Upon successful completion of the course students will be able to: describe the process and importance of understanding the meaning of Biblical Hebrew words; explain the role and responsibility of the teacher and the characteristics of the learner and the way of learning, in Jewish education; describe and analyze the key features of the Al Pi Darko method; differentiate and compare the components and role-players in the delivery process; illustrate the mission and core values of Jewish education through the interpretation of the foundational Shema prayer; and analyze scenarios to identify concepts studied within the course and apply these to directing and teaching the child.
The course examines Biblical terms and concepts relating to education to derive and define fundamental principles of Jewish education. Through lexical semantic analysis of these Biblical terms and concepts, students explore the implication of these meanings on Jewish educational and instructional philosophies and practices. Prerequisite: Teaching experience or instructor approval.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Montessori Education or History (11/18).