Teachable moments in Jewish education: An informal approach in a Reform Summer Camp
Lecturer
Utilizing "teachable moments" within daily situations to impart
knowledge and transmit values is a type of informal education. In a
structured camp environment, such teachablemomentsmay be integrated
into the educational curriculum. "Jewish teachablemoments"
may be used to address Judaism and Jewish Peoplehood holistically,
as the educators and counselors guide the campers through the
Jewish summer camp environment. This article examines the Jewish
Teachable Moments method through a case study conducted at
a Reform movement affiliated camp in Texas. Theoretical and pedagogical
implications of the Jewish TeachableMoments method are
discussed
knowledge and transmit values is a type of informal education. In a
structured camp environment, such teachablemomentsmay be integrated
into the educational curriculum. "Jewish teachablemoments"
may be used to address Judaism and Jewish Peoplehood holistically,
as the educators and counselors guide the campers through the
Jewish summer camp environment. This article examines the Jewish
Teachable Moments method through a case study conducted at
a Reform movement affiliated camp in Texas. Theoretical and pedagogical
implications of the Jewish TeachableMoments method are
discussed
Cohen, E. H., & Bar Shalom, Y. (2010).
Teachable moments in Jewish education: An informal approach in a Reform Summer Camp. Religious Education, 105 (1), 26-44.
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