Why are the arts important in Jewish education? How does integrating the arts make a difference in the practice of teaching and the process of learning? How can the arts transform curriculum and help us meet the ongoing challenges of Jewish education?
As an increasing number of Jewish educators are discovering, an arts-based approach to teaching and learning:
- Facilitates imaginative, personally relevant forms of expression
- Contributes to the development of stronger classroom communities
- Respects different learning styles
- Fosters critical and creative thinking skills
- Builds bridges to the larger Jewish community
- Helps generate a dynamic, cohesive curriculum
In addition to the comprehensive teacher training included with the purchase of any curriculum, Avoda Arts also offers professional development consulting and workshops.
Our workshops for educators provide a dynamic art-making experience; highlight the idea that rituals can be expressed in creative and personally meaningful ways; and introduce a variety of creative learning tools that can be used with students.
To book a workshop or training session for educators in your community, contact us.
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