Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives Upon successful completion of this subject, students should have developed critical skills enabling them to recognise and define the essential characteristics of Jewish education and the contexts in which it has taken place; identify curriculum issues relevant to contemporary Jewish studies; and recognise and develop criteria for the evaluation of different educational contexts, including appropriate research and measurement tools, for all levels of Jewish studies.
Synopsis Teachers from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds will examine the challenges to Melbourne Jewish education and society in the post-war period. The subject will examine the theoretical foundations of modern Jewish education and the principles underpinning current practice, looking at issues influencing the curriculum, and factors involved in designing Jewish studies programs. This will include the relationship between theory and practice and finally an analysis of significant new developments and trends in contemporary Jewish education.
Assessment Research exercise (2000 words): 20% + Written presentation/seminar (2000 words): 20% + Major unit of work: 30% + Critical methodological analysis: 30%