Teaching Jewish Studies: Torah She Ba'al Peh

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This course focuses on the teaching of Torah She Ba'al Peh on the secondary level. It will include: an historical overview of the role and nature of Torah She Ba'al Peh studies; the place it has within the curriculum; an examination of the structure of the Midrash, Halakha, Mishna and Talmud; strategies for the teaching of texts and sugyot; contemporary Yeshiva approaches to Torah She Ba'al Peh studies; use of technology; chevruta learning; engaging the student; creative thinking and analysis; motivational techniques; logical thinking; teaching the challenged and areas often neglected.