How does one learn to be a great Hebrew Through Movement teacher?
The JEC has developed an online seminar that helps you learn the teaching skills behind Hebrew Through Movement (HTM). Over the course of seminar you'll learn why HTM is a superb way for your students to learn Hebrew, the principles behind this model of language learning, how to set up a classroom whether it's very tiny or quite large, how we've laid out the curriculum guide (available for free download), the steps in creating a really engaging teaching-script, and how you evaluate student learning. We'll connect you into a larger community of teachers working with Hebrew Through Movement via our Facebook group and we'll provide feedback on your teaching.
What happens in each module?
We have some short readings, but mostly there are videos for you to watch (many of classroom learning that you won't find on HebrewThroughMovement.org). So for instance, Module #4, you'll watch a very short powerpoint that explains the HTM teaching principles and then we'll ask you to look at some Hebrew Through Movement classes to see where and how you find the principles in action. You will record what you observe on a worksheet and submit it to your online learning facilitator for feedback.
When the modules are completed, you will be able to:
The seminar is asynchronous and open 24/7.
There are 10 modules, each taking about one hour of learning time. You may work on the seminar at your convenience, whether it's while your own children are doing homework, or in the middle of the night in your PJs, or collaboratively with a colleague mid-afternoon at a coffee shop. YOU choose what works for you. We generally recommend that you "budget" one hour per week (or more) to complete the seminar in a timely fashion. And yes, you may do this in partnership with other teachers in the seminar, submitting assignments in all of your names. Note that in the summer of 2021 we are revising the seminar - we hope that our changes will happen behind the scenes and not affect your work.
Tuition is $110 per student
Tuition is payable at the time of registration.
Hebrew Background:
Teachers need a basic Hebrew LANGUAGE background to be successful teaching with Hebrew Through Movement. You might have had a college course in Hebrew (even 30 years ago!), participated in an adult education Hebrew language program, been a day school student, or any other equivalent learning experience . And, you might even be fluent! ;-) But, if all you know is prayer Hebrew, and words like shalom, tz'dakah or the parts of your body (ah, that old song "Rosh, raglayim!") you will struggle during the seminar and chances are that you will teach incorrectly to your students.
BUT, there is a new learning program that will help you gain the Hebrew you need to be successful in the seminar and with your teaching. You'll find it by clicking the purple, above. "HTM's Shalom Ivrit" has short, engaging lessons that you may repeat as many times as you wish. There are NO word lists to memorize, rather you interact with the vocabulary, almost as your learners will. There is no charge, you just click and learn! It is recommended that you complete at least through Foundational Level Five (10 sessions) before beginning the online seminar.
Technical information:
Our seminar is hosted on Google Sites which requires users to register with a Google Account (e.g., gmail), though you never have to use this email address for any use other than accessing the online seminar. Once in the seminar, you will need to download and send assignments to your learning facilitator - directions are provided, though if you are not comfortable with technology, you may wish to have a friend or family member help you the first time or two.
Are you ready to register?
Our registration form gathers some basic information about you - e.g., your contact information and background, your director's email, your comfort level with technology and your Hebrew background. Note that we have a small gift to send your way, which is why we ask for a "real" mail address; you may give us your home address or that of your educational program.
The JEC has developed an online seminar that helps you learn the teaching skills behind Hebrew Through Movement (HTM). Over the course of seminar you'll learn why HTM is a superb way for your students to learn Hebrew, the principles behind this model of language learning, how to set up a classroom whether it's very tiny or quite large, how we've laid out the curriculum guide (available for free download), the steps in creating a really engaging teaching-script, and how you evaluate student learning. We'll connect you into a larger community of teachers working with Hebrew Through Movement via our Facebook group and we'll provide feedback on your teaching.
What happens in each module?
We have some short readings, but mostly there are videos for you to watch (many of classroom learning that you won't find on HebrewThroughMovement.org). So for instance, Module #4, you'll watch a very short powerpoint that explains the HTM teaching principles and then we'll ask you to look at some Hebrew Through Movement classes to see where and how you find the principles in action. You will record what you observe on a worksheet and submit it to your online learning facilitator for feedback.
When the modules are completed, you will be able to:
- Explain why Hebrew is important content in a Jewish curriculum
- Define brain-based learning and offer examples of its elements with students learning Hebrew Through Movement
- Explain each of the HTM teaching principles
- Identify each of the principles in "action"
- Set up a learning environment that supports the learning of Hebrew using HTM
- Utilize the "Hebrew Through Movement" curriculum as a basis for planning learning
- Identify the qualities of a good teaching script
- Write scripts using the defined qualities
- Identify successful learning
- Remediate student learning, as needed
- Teach!
The seminar is asynchronous and open 24/7.
There are 10 modules, each taking about one hour of learning time. You may work on the seminar at your convenience, whether it's while your own children are doing homework, or in the middle of the night in your PJs, or collaboratively with a colleague mid-afternoon at a coffee shop. YOU choose what works for you. We generally recommend that you "budget" one hour per week (or more) to complete the seminar in a timely fashion. And yes, you may do this in partnership with other teachers in the seminar, submitting assignments in all of your names. Note that in the summer of 2021 we are revising the seminar - we hope that our changes will happen behind the scenes and not affect your work.
Tuition is $110 per student
Tuition is payable at the time of registration.
- For teachers from Cleveland, this seminar is treated like a JESP; you won't be charged when you register. The community will pay you a completion stipend when you finish the seminar.
Hebrew Background:
Teachers need a basic Hebrew LANGUAGE background to be successful teaching with Hebrew Through Movement. You might have had a college course in Hebrew (even 30 years ago!), participated in an adult education Hebrew language program, been a day school student, or any other equivalent learning experience . And, you might even be fluent! ;-) But, if all you know is prayer Hebrew, and words like shalom, tz'dakah or the parts of your body (ah, that old song "Rosh, raglayim!") you will struggle during the seminar and chances are that you will teach incorrectly to your students.
BUT, there is a new learning program that will help you gain the Hebrew you need to be successful in the seminar and with your teaching. You'll find it by clicking the purple, above. "HTM's Shalom Ivrit" has short, engaging lessons that you may repeat as many times as you wish. There are NO word lists to memorize, rather you interact with the vocabulary, almost as your learners will. There is no charge, you just click and learn! It is recommended that you complete at least through Foundational Level Five (10 sessions) before beginning the online seminar.
Technical information:
Our seminar is hosted on Google Sites which requires users to register with a Google Account (e.g., gmail), though you never have to use this email address for any use other than accessing the online seminar. Once in the seminar, you will need to download and send assignments to your learning facilitator - directions are provided, though if you are not comfortable with technology, you may wish to have a friend or family member help you the first time or two.
Are you ready to register?
Our registration form gathers some basic information about you - e.g., your contact information and background, your director's email, your comfort level with technology and your Hebrew background. Note that we have a small gift to send your way, which is why we ask for a "real" mail address; you may give us your home address or that of your educational program.
And what next? It will take us up to 36 hours to complete your registration (not counting Shabbat), getting you fully into the seminar. At that time, we will send you all the information you need to get started! Feel free to contact Nachama Skolnik Moskowitz if you have any issues or questions: [email protected]
We wish you a really wonderful experience learning about and teaching Hebrew Through Movement!
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