Registration is now open for the Winter

2013 – 2014 semester of our two week long

online Professional Development modules.

Bringing Out the Best in Your Students Using Positive Psychology:

December 23–January 9

Facilitated by Dr. David Pelcovitz

Today’s teacher faces the unique challenge of not only educating students but nurturing

their growth as well. Research shows a correlation between feelings of happiness/ gratitude

and one’s ability to learn and stay motivated. Discover how to tap into these traits in

your students by examining practical approaches and vignettes

Creating the Ultimate Judaic Studies Classroom: December 23 – January 9

Facilitated by Aaron Ross Learn about the philosophy behind Project-Based Learning (PBL), which advocates learning

through doing, and discover how this model can be applied to even the most text-based Judaic Studies lesson.

Topics to be covered include: devising a driving question for the PBL project,

finding an authentic audience, and applying tried and true PBL rubrics for effective learning.

Common Core Standards and Writing: January 27 - February 10

Facilitated by Dr. Emily Witty Participants in this module will become proficient in applying the TOWERR

method for organizing and writing informative and explanatory pieces. This method can be used for both classroom assignments, including book reports, essays, as

well as writing required on the long-response of the Common Core exams.

TO LEARN MORE OR TO REGISTER

Visit: yuschoolpartnership.org/pdmodules E-mail: Eitan Novick at enovick@yu.edu

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CARVE YOUR PATH THIS WINTER

Teaching Digital Citizenship in Accordance with Jewish Values:

February 10 - 24

Facilitated by Devorah Heitner Your students are becoming increasingly tech savvy with each new iPhone release,

but what does that mean for their social skills, empathy and inter-personal relationships? Through this experience-rich course, discover new ways to teach kindness and empathy

using the language of the digital age. Gain confidence in your ability to relate Torah values using social media regardless of your level of tech savvyness.

Innovative Classroom Design:

February 24 – March 10

Facilitated by Lisa Fusco This course will illustrate how to create a positive introduction to reading fluency and comprehension that sill set the stage for future academic success. Participants in this

course will immediately be able to put into practice strategies for decoding and reading comprehension. This module will also provide participants with the opportunity

to reflect on their experiences over the course of this module

Finding the Picasso in Pedagogy: February 10 - 24

Facilitated by Laurie Bellet Create an experiential learning experience that will leave a lasting impression on students.

Through a lens of the developmental and sociological importance of incorporating art into the learning experience, participants will discover the difference between

“art” and “craft” and identify which best supports students’ learning outcomes. Participants will also design one or more art lesson plans to support their

curricular areas and bring back to their classrooms

TO LEARN MORE OR TO REGISTER Visit: yuschoolpartnership.org/pdmodules E-mail: Eitan Novick at enovick@yu.edu

Perfect your

PD

This innovative educational initiative is generously

funded by:

Winter 2013 - 2014 PD Modules Continued

They Gave Me a Smartboard, Now What?: February 24- March 10

Facilitated by Sarah Shay Davidson The Smartboard is one of the hallmark features of the 21st century classroom. Learn all the tips and tricks to maximizing its usage so you can be sure you are

reaching the various 21st century learning styles. This course will show you how to turn any Hebrew or English curriculum into a springboard for interactive learning, organize

worksheets, audio/video files and interactive games on one file.