My final paper for the course "Learning and Cognition" was a group project that stemmed from extensive research, both theoretically and clinically. Many of the research articles and class discussions were geared towards expanding our knowledge about the different ways in which information is processed and stored by the brain. This information was utilized when we were asked to create and interview two different students about a specific Jewish topic, which in our case was the Pesach Seder. The way in which the questions were formulated highlighted different ways in which the children thought about the Pesach Seder, and this paper analyzes their thinking based on the different articles and methods discussed within the classroom.
I think this paper is a clear reflection of the Azrieli goal that "graduates will display an understanding of the historical, social and psychological foundations of Jewish traditions and values. " This paper demonstrates understanding of the psychological foundations of Jewish traditions and values, and the way in which these foundations impact our pedagogy within the classroom. In addition, it addresses the impact that certain social and educational situations may have had on the children's' ability to remember certain pieces of information. Completing this project showed me the importance that an educator must place on understanding a child's social and psychological background, as well as understanding the different tools that can be utilized to help improve a child's memory.
I think this paper is a clear reflection of the Azrieli goal that "graduates will display an understanding of the historical, social and psychological foundations of Jewish traditions and values. " This paper demonstrates understanding of the psychological foundations of Jewish traditions and values, and the way in which these foundations impact our pedagogy within the classroom. In addition, it addresses the impact that certain social and educational situations may have had on the children's' ability to remember certain pieces of information. Completing this project showed me the importance that an educator must place on understanding a child's social and psychological background, as well as understanding the different tools that can be utilized to help improve a child's memory.
Each week in the course "Foundations of Jewish Education," Dr. Moshe Sokolow assigns an assignment based upon specific readings. These readings often contain important historical insights, as well as information about different systems of Jewish Education, both past and present. Towards the end of the course, Professor Sokolow showed how one could utilize both psychological and social insight to understand the history of Jewish Education. By combining these three different areas, I was able to gain a greater understanding of the impact that specific thinkers, both Jewish and secular, had on the field of Jewish Education. This artifact highlights the difference between B.F. Skinner and Rav Saadyah Gaon, as well as the impact that Dr. J.Q. Addams had on the field of Jewish Education.
I believe this artifact is an important reflection of the Azrieli goals for two reasons. Firstly, this assignment demonstrates understanding of the historical, social and psychological foundations of Jewish education, and the way in which these foundations impact our pedagogy within the classroom. In addition, this assignment highlights one of the historical sources for the importance of the "dissemination of Jewish education without regard to gender, race, ethnicity," one of the main areas that Azrieli attempts to convey within its coursework.
I believe this artifact is an important reflection of the Azrieli goals for two reasons. Firstly, this assignment demonstrates understanding of the historical, social and psychological foundations of Jewish education, and the way in which these foundations impact our pedagogy within the classroom. In addition, this assignment highlights one of the historical sources for the importance of the "dissemination of Jewish education without regard to gender, race, ethnicity," one of the main areas that Azrieli attempts to convey within its coursework.