Advanced Diploma in Professional Development: Jewish Education

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Advanced Diploma in Professional Development: Jewish Education

This is an exciting opportunity for Jewish educators and communal professionals working in the Jewish community. The course, taught at Leo Baeck College and London Metropolitan University, leads to the award: Advanced Diploma in Professional Development: Jewish Education.

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DEPARTMENT OF JEWISH EDUCATION

COURSE OVERVIEW

This is an exciting opportunity for Jewish educators and professionals working in the Jewish community. The course, taught at Leo Baeck College and London Metropolitan University, leads to the award: Advanced Diploma in Professional Development: Jewish Education.

Registration form and Handbook

Three pathways are being offered:

1. Jewish Education

2. Jewish Communities

3. Jewish Youth Work

THE JEWISH EDUCATION PATHWAY

MODULE 1 - Educational Leadership:
Philosophical, psychological and curricula issues facing the Jewish Educational Leader.

MODULE 2 - Supervision & Curriculum Development:
Theory and practice of curriculum development and staff supervision.

MODULE 3 - Personal and Professional Development of the Senior Educator:
Covers administration, staffing, resources, school structure, team building and communication skills.

MODULE 4 - Jewish Studies:
One semester course in an aspect of Judaism

MODULE 5 - Israel Seminar:
A ten-day seminar in Israel to explore our relationship with the land, its people and history.

MODULE 6 - Research & Development:
A personal project is developed with students undertaking small empirical research. Students will be introduced to a range of issues and research methods.

JEWISH COMMUNITY PATHWAY

Modules 1 and 2 will take place at London Metropolitan University. Students choose from courses in Business, Financial Management and Human Resources. Students join the Jewish Education pathway for modules 3-6.

JEWISH YOUTH WORK PATHWAY

Modules 1, 2 and 3 take place at Leo Baeck College on the theory and practice of Jewish Youth Work The student as reflective practitioner is developed Students join the Jewish Education pathway for modules 4-6.

DURATION:

Two years (part-time).

ENTRY CRITERIA:

Candidates will be from a wide range of academic and other backgrounds.

All candidates should normally meet the following requirements:

Qualified Teacher Status or an equivalent professional qualification and/or successful completion of the LBC Foundation Course for Religion School Teachers.

Current employment in a Jewish school, Jewish Youth organisation or other Jewish organisation.

ADMISSION:

Once application forms are received, candidates may be asked to write a qualifying essay. Candidates are notified by post if their applications are successful.