1. 1 Rabbi Dr. Eli Kohn Your Ideal Graduate Educational Consultant to PaJeS The Lookstein Center, Bar Ilan University

2. 2 What should have graduates learned Jewishly by the time they leave your school ?

3. 3 By the end of the session (9:o0pm) participants will have: 1.Appreciated the value of the ideal graduate profile as a basis for deciding what students will learn Jewishly in your school (7:30-8:00) 2.Reflected, in small groups, on what really is most for your students to learn Jewishly in your school (8:00- 8:30) 3.Discussed, in the plenary, your ideal graduate profile and explored briefly how your profile could make a difference in your school (8:30-9:00) Outcomes

4. 4 The Three Categories of the Ideal Graduate 1.Jewish Studies Knowledge 2.Jewish Studies/Hebrew Language Skills 3.Values and Attitudes

5. 5 Jewish Studies Knowledge E.g. The Ideal Graduate’s Jewish Studies knowledge will demonstrate: Familiarity with major events in Jewish history Familiarity with the meaning of central texts in the Siddur

6. 6 Jewish Studies/Hebrew Language Skills E.g. The Ideal Graduate will have the ability to: Read and converse in modern Hebrew Read a Jewish text and derive meaning and values contained in the text

7. 7 Beliefs and Hashkafot E.g. The Ideal Graduate will believe in the importance of: The existence of the State of Israel Belief in God

8. 8 Beliefs and Behavioral Characteristics E.g. The Ideal Graduate will behave in a way that demonstrates: Sensitivity when dealing with others Commitment to the Jewish community

9. 9 Group Assignment Choose the 3 most important outcomes in each category Explain why they are the most important

10. 10 Plenary One representative of each group shares the 3 most important outcomes in each category and explains why they are the most important Anyone’s opinions changed?

11. 11 By the end of the session (9:o0pm) participants will have: 1.Appreciated the value of the ideal graduate profile as a basis for deciding what students will learn Jewishly in your school (7:30-8:00) 2.Reflected, in small groups, on what really is most for your students to learn Jewishly in your school (8:00- 8:30) 3.Discussed, in the plenary, your ideal graduate profile and explored briefly how your profile could make a difference in your school (8:30-9:00) Outcomes

12. 4 Stages of the Curriculum Development Process in Judaic Studies 1. Ideal Graduate 2. Choice of overall subjects in Judaic Studies and time devoted to each 3. Definition of overall goals in Jewish Studies in terms of Content, Skills and Values 4. Annual and Semester Goals 12

13. Goals for a School System 13 Unit Goals Annual Goals Semester Goals Values Goals Knowledge Goals Skills Goals Mission Statement Ideal Graduate

14. 14 אני Tradition Family Society Environment Moreshet Respect and Responsibility to my