Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
The following Professional development opportunities are being offered for classroom teachers in Jewish schools at a subsidized rate. Other professionals, please email us at pd_inquiries@lookstein.org.
The Essentials of Jewish History Instruction Virtual Bootcamp
Memory is a critical part of our tradition, and also a powerful educational force as it provides an emotional, personal connection to the past. The academic study of history, on the other hand, is the reconstruction of the past based on factual evidence and primary sources. This bootcamp explores the relationship between memory and history, best practices in Jewish history instruction, and student-centered approaches. Hands-on workshops make up the bulk of the training program and give teachers the skills and tools they need in order to teach Jewish history in an engaging and creative way.
Teaching Difficult topics
Teaching Tanakh inevitably raises topics that don’t have easy answers—moral and theological dilemmas, complex biblical role models, etc. Designed to help educators meet those moments with confidence and care, this course equips teachers with tips for anticipating challenges as well as practical strategies for addressing them.
Teaching Parshanut
Why do we teach Tanakh parshanut? How do we use parshanut to support our overall Tanakh learning goals? How do we teach it effectively? In this five-unit course, you will build an intentional strategy for parshanut instruction that will increase engagement and meaningful learning among your students.