Educators

THE ROLE OF THE TEXTBOOK

Maximize your students' use of their textbook by properly introducing it to them early in the semester.

UNDERSTAND THE TEXTBOOK BEFORE BEGINNING CLASS

As the teacher, you need to understand the textbook-its contents, its structure, and the reasons for its use--in advance Answer the following questions, either by examining the book or by asking your educational director:   What are the school's expectations for finishing the book? Is the book to be fully completed? If so, by when? If not, how much of the book should be completed?   Is the text to be used at each class session, or alternately with other material, such as handouts, films, etc.?  

INTRODUCTION

Textbooks are an invaluable tool, for both teachers and students. They provide a coherent approach to a subject, and they help define which parts of the material are of core importance and therefore should be taught. Textbooks provide a springboard for classroom discussion, and they often contain activities to concretize and expand on the material. They can also be a lifeline for teachers in unfamiliar waters-particularly for those who are called upon to teach a subject with which they are not completely familiar.

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  Exciting programs and practices from Jewish schools across the country. Dedicated to serving the common educational goals of klal Yisrael, the entire Jewish community, in all its diversity. Progress Reports Report card forms and documents from religious and day school educators

6 Ways to Celebrate Israel

Six Ways to Celebrate Israel   A checklist of ways to celebrate Yom Ha'atzmaut, connect students and their families to Israel, and cultivate a love of the Jewish homeland. Below you will find six ideas for celebrating Israeli culture, history, and identity. Several ideas are classroom-specific, while others involve the whole family or the entire school.

Ready-to-Go Lesson Plan for Yom Ha'atzma'ut: Parade Floats

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7 Ways to Use the Social Action Manual

  Download Printable Version (PDF) Transforming the World and Ourselves: 7 Areas for Using The Social Action Manual By Rabbi Noah Zvi Farkas  

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With Our Compliments:   Hineni 3 Interactive E-Z User Guide This document is being made available in Adobe Acrobat (.PDF) format. E-Z User Guide A guide for Hineni 3 Interactive CD to: Help install and use the program. Show how to easily track students' progress online.

E-Z User Guide for Hineni 2 CD

With Our Compliments:   Hineni 2 Interactive E-Z User Guide This document is being made available in Adobe Acrobat (.PDF) format. E-Z User Guide--Revised version A guide for Hineni 2 Interactive CD to: Help install and use the program. Show how to easily track students' progress online.

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Read an excerpt from the chapter on Hanukkah in Teach Them Diligently: A Midrash on the Jewish Educator's Year. This teacher resource explores the intriguing parallels between the Jewish holidays and the educator's year, helping educators understand how the school year can be framed and shaped by the Jewish holidays.

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Peer-2-Peer Software Group

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