Teaching Hebrew - Brandeis University

Teaching Hebrew from Brandeis University is a Campus Master Language degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. The Goal of this program is to provide teachers and students with the knowledge and training to become teachers of the Hebrew language at all levels, i.e. elementary, secondary, post secondary and adult education. In this program we will emphasize the different areas that any Hebrew teacher should master to teach in a variety of frameworks. These include both the theoretical knowledge of learning and teaching Hebrew , as well as hands-on experience in teaching. This particular program is designed to meet the needs of both learners and those communities that wish to include Hebrew as part of their curriculum. We are committed to equipping each of its learners with the appropriate tools to enable them to confront these challenges. Candidates who apply to the program are expected to have competence in Hebrew at least at the Advanced-Mid level, which is defined in the ACTFL guidelines. We believe that this level is adequate for the teaching of a language. We also hope that during their tenure, candidates will take advantage of our superior level Hebrew courses in order to improve their language skills. The Program The degree of Master of Arts in teaching Hebrew is offered to provide teachers and students with the knowledge and training to become teachers of the Hebrew language at all levels, i.e., elementary, secondary, post-secondary, and adult education. In this program we emphasize the different areas that any Hebrew teacher should master to teach in a variety of frameworks. These include the theoretical knowledge of learning and teaching Hebrew, as well as hands-on experience in teaching. We are committed to equipping each student with the necessary tools to confront the challenges of teaching Hebrew at a variety of levels. This program is the first of its kind in the United States and addresses the urgent need for qualified Hebrew teachers in Jewish education. Our two-year program focuses on different skills that we believe professional Hebrew educators should master. We emphasize theoretical and methodological learning, as well as hands-on experience and rigorous field training. The curriculum consists of 12 courses and two semesters of practicum training. Seven of the 12 required courses focus exclusively on different aspects of teaching and learning the Hebrew language . Such courses focus on theories of language acquisition, instructional methodologies, curriculum development, development of teaching materials, learner assessment, classroom management, and conducting research. The remaining course requirements include enrichment courses such as biblical texts, modern Hebrew literature , the history of the Hebrew language , as well as courses that prepare students to teach specifically in Jewish settings. The practicum training component of the curriculum, which closely accompanies the coursework, provides students an opportunity to practice their teaching, in formal and informal education, as well as in different settings such as day schools, afternoon schools, elementary, and high schools. View more details on Brandeis University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Language courses.