COURSE 3: CREATIVE TEACHING TECHNIQUES
INSTRUCTOR: DR. SHOSHANA SILBERMAN, Consultant, Auerbach, Central Agency for Jewish Education, Philadelphia
Keeping our students interested in their studies involves many different approaches, one of which is being creative and offering the students an enjoyable experience in the classroom. Dr. Silberman has been at the forefront of creativity in teaching since before it became the norm. A “teacher’s teacher,” she has been adapting and inventing activities that are appropriate for religious school education and easy to replicate for many years and assisting teachers to develop a creative atmosphere in their classrooms.
DATE: Wednesday, February 6, 2008, 4 – 5:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Cong. Ahavat Achim, Howell
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COURSE 4: COOPERATIVE LEARNING TECHNIQUES
INSTRUCTOR: DR. SHOSHANA SILBERMAN, Consultant, Auerbach, Central Agency for Jewish Education, Philadelphia
Cooperative Learning, long used in secular education as an effective tool, promotes class participation, personal understanding, long-term retention and cooperation amongst classmates. Students take an active role in their own education, developing a responsibility of ownership. Participants in this workshop will leave with 10 dynamic techniques that can be applied to any subject and any age group, connecting the curriculum effectively with students’ inner needs and concerns.
DATE: Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Beth El Synagogue, E. Windsor
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COURSE 5: WHAT’S YOUR S.Q.? (SUPERVISORY QUOTIENT): FOR PRESCHOOL DIRECTORS ONLY
INSTRUCTOR: CARYN BRUCKHEIMER, early childhood consultant and trainer
Caryn will facilitate a discussion on strengthening leadership in the area of supervision and programming through practical realities and self-examination.
DATE: Monday, February 25, 7 – 9 p.m.
LOCATION: NJ Regional USCJ office, Edison
Call office for directions; DO NOT rely on Map Quest!!!!
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COURSE 6: HELPING NON-CONSERVATIVE TEACHERS TEACH CONSERVATIVE STUDENTS
INSTRUCTOR: RABBI RON ISAACS, rabbi, educator, lecturer and author
Last year, we began this dialog with principals. Now we want to dialog with our teachers. There are numerous teachers serving Conservative schools who are not products of the Conservative movement. Others grew up in the movement but have limited knowledge of its mission and core beliefs. These situations may result in potential conflict between the goals of the school and the personal beliefs of the teacher. While we welcome the chance for our students to meet Jews of all kinds, we need to instruct our teachers on the differences between our movement and their personal beliefs and support their efforts in utilizing this information in our classes. Rabbi Isaacs will introduce ideology and will offer participants the opportunity to present issues and to brainstorm solutions.
DATE: Monday, March 3, 2008, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Cong. Beth Israel, Scotch Plains
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COURSE 7: INFUSING PRESCHOOL CLASSROOMS WITH JEWISH VALUES
INSTRUCTOR: JANICE JUMBO, Veteran teacher and consultant
What about our preschool classrooms lets all who enter it know that this is a Jewish program? Is there an Israeli flag or a Shabbat set in the house corner? Are there kipot in the dress-up corner and on the snack table? Do we bring God into our discussions when we see something extraordinary in nature? Do we sing Jewish songs, use a Hebrew greeting when the children enter the room? Janice, a very creative and innovative teacher, has been teaching nursery school Jewishly for many years. Participants in their workshop will leave with many ideas they will feel comfortable adding to their daily routine. You might want to bring a tape recorder!
DATE: Friday, March 21, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
LOCATION: Cong. Beth Shalom, Livingston
Open to teachers and directors in the region at not cost. To register, please complete and return the attached form, or, email Michelle Rich at Rich@USCJ.org
Contact Information
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Phone: (732) 738-4301
Fax: (732) 738-4304
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