HU Credits:
2
Degree/Cycle:
2nd degree (Master)
Responsible Department:
Teaching Training - Diploma
Semester:
2nd Semester
Teaching Languages:
Hebrew
Campus:
Mt. Scopus
Course/Module Coordinator:
Hagit cohen eliyahu
Coordinator Office Hours:
Can be arranged by email
Teaching Staff:
Ms. Hagit Cohen Eliyahu
Course/Module description:
This course deals with the delicate human fabric that exists within schools; Benevolent, inclusive and empathetic relationships between the various factors strengthen the sense of belonging and ability, increase motivation and the level of happiness and satisfaction.
Course/Module aims:
In the course we will deal with the place of students within the school system, comparing the public and the special system.
In the place of the teachers as the ones who lead the education and teaching within the schools. We were exposed to the different approaches between schools in relation to the degree of autonomy given to teachers, the level of attrition and/or satisfaction.
The degree of involvement of parents in schools has undergone many changes over the years, the place of parents and the extent of their influence on the process is also affected by a broader educational concept and other factors that we will deal with.
Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
The course will provide an understanding of the relationships within the schools between students, teachers and parents, the existing policy, challenges in the field and possibilities for the future.
Attendance requirements(%):
80%
Teaching arrangement and method of instruction:
Lectures, active and collaborative learning, discussions, media
Course/Module Content:
Course topics - the educational triangle:
The place of the students within the schools:
• The silenced voice of students?! between private and public education
• What is success?
• Teacher-student relationship
• "The desired graduate"?
The place of the teachers within the schools:
• Autonomy or oppression?
• Professional identity and professional development of teachers
• Social-emotional work practices
• Peer learning
Parents' position:
• From trust to distrust
• Who are parent meetings for?
• Between intervention and partnership
Required Reading:
Addi Raccah, A. & Arviv - alyashiv, R. (2008). Parents Empowerment and Teacher Professionalism, Teacher’s Preapective. Urban Education. vol. 43, n 3. May 2008. 394 - 415. Corwin Press.
Amir, D., & Shoshana, A. (n.d.). "When I look I am seen, so I exist ": Transparent narrative regions within educational biographies. Under Review.
Additional Reading Material:
Grading Scheme :
Essay / Project / Final Assignment / Referat 70 %
Active Participation / Team Assignment 10 %
Presentation / Poster Presentation / Lecture 10 %
Attendance / Participation in Field Excursion 10 %
Additional information:
The final work in the course will be a collaborative work in work groups.
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