The Jewish Educator's Companion

Behrman House

ISBN 10: 0874419948 / ISBN 13: 9780874419948

Published by Behrman House Inc.,U.S., US, 2017

About this Item

Using a little bit of educational philosophy and a lot of practical tools, The Jewish Educator's Companion provides suggestions, activities, and templates with concrete examples drawn from Jewish traditions and texts to help educators explore:Games and strategies to develop critical thinking skillsA Jewish twist on STEM that addresses concepts such as God, prayer, and ethicsMethodologies that are changing or enhancing traditional educationTeacher tools to build community and manage a classroomEducational programs from all kinds of communities to spark your creativityWith infectious energy and passion for Jewish education, Batsheva Frankel guides educators through 18 mini-workshops full of creative ideas and techniques meant to inspire, whether you are a seasoned veteran or just starting out.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Jewish Educator's Companion
• Publisher: Behrman House Inc.,U.S., US
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0874419948
• ISBN 13: 9780874419948
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 8.75W x 0.75H x 11.25D inches 8.75 inches width by 0.75 inches height by 11.25 inches depth

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Synopsis

Using a little bit of educational philosophy and a lot of practical tools, The Jewish Educator's Companion provides suggestions, activities, and templates with concrete examples drawn from Jewish traditions and texts to help educators explore:

• Games and strategies to develop critical thinking skills


• A Jewish twist on STEM that addresses concepts such as God, prayer, and ethics


• Methodologies that are changing or enhancing traditional education


• Teacher tools to build community and manage a classroom


• Educational programs from all kinds of communities to spark your creativity

With infectious energy and passion for Jewish education, Batsheva Frankel guides educators through 18 mini-workshops full of creative ideas and techniques meant to inspire, whether you are a seasoned veteran or just starting out.

About the Author

Batsheva Frankel has been teaching Judaic studies and English for more than 20 years, currently a teacher and Dean of Faculty at Arete Preparatory Academy in Los Angeles. In 2011, her project, LaunchBox, won the Jewish Federation of Los Angeles's The Next Big Jewish Idea contest. As an educational consultant, she has given workshops at universities, conferences, day schools and synagogues across the United States and the United Kingdom, as well as designed curricula for organizations including Jewish Journey Project, Torat Chayim, and Los Angeles Hebrew High School.