Dig Deep to Build Strong: Discovering Your Own Story To Create Engaging Curriculum
Jewish Education revolves around telling stories- the story of our people, the stories of our holidays and history. But what about your own story, as the educator and a person? How could sharing your own life- your practice, your experiences, what is meaningful to you- create deeper connections for your learners? And how do you balance that with maintaining your boundaries?
This simple worksheet created by Ella Metuki in collaboration with Sasha Kopp will take you through thinking of your own story and memories, digging into one, and using it to create classroom activities. This can be used by educators in any setting to create authentic, connected curriculum.
- Models-In-Action
- Not Grade Specific
- After School and Beyond
- Congregational Learning
- Day Schools and Yeshivas
- Early Childhood
- Teen Engagement
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Mayim, our initial example of "Additional" Models, could be placed in a Multi-aged, Project-Based Learning, or Experiential Learning bucket. Mayim is a K-5 learning community in which depth of relationships and depth of learning are intentionally fostered and visible everywhere.
Living Judaism is an all-inclusive experiential learning model of Jewish Education. The purpose of the model is to engage every learner, provide carefully constructed learning experiences, build a strong identity, root students firmly in tradition, and create memories to last for years to come.
Temple Beth Sholom, Roslyn, NY. Learners in grades 1-6 are paired. A child in an older grade serves as a mentor for a child in a younger grade. The pairs, Yedidim (friends/buddies) live Jewish life together and share everyday experiences.