EDU 6020 Learning Design Theory
Learners are the raison d'etre for the work we do as Jewish educational leaders. Who are our learners? What are their life tasks at a given moment and how do we address those tasks and needs over time to best support them in their Jewish growth and learning? What demands does the world around us place on our learners and what are the implications for our work. What are the pedagogic tools and technologies that support learners in acquiring habits of mind leading to their capacity to engage deeply in Jewish living and learning. Students explore these questions and the concept of pedagogic content knowledge as a way to frame Jewish content, anticipating learners' questions and/or misunderstandings along with their interests and development.