The B.Ed. Program for Teaching and Learning English Dr. Marsha Bensoussan Head of Program Gaby Shoshani Coordinator

Faculty Dr. Marsha Bensoussan Dr. Idit Abram HaRav Dr. Boaz Cohen Aliza Handler Tzipi Hess Dr. Sara Katz Naomi Shalev Gaby Shoshani Fran Sokel Dr. Ruth Samuel Tenenholtz Jackie Teplitz

Students Regular and Continuing Education Prior education, purpose High school graduates: B.Ed. and Teaching Certificate College graduates: Teaching Certificate Teachers: Extended credentials and/or academic degree Tracks Elementary School Upper Division

Goals Intimate Interrelationship between Education and Language Education English teacher as educator Awareness and skills Jewish values Metacognition Metalinguistics Autonomous learning Efficacy Content knowledge Pedagogical knowledge

English Mastery For Life-long Learning Entry requirements Ability to communicate, read and write in English High motivation to improve current level of English English Mastery Independent study Formal and alternative assessment throughout the Program Special events and campaigns

Academic Studies In the English Department Disciplinary studies 26 annual hours Proficiency Linguistics Literature Education specific to TEFL 8 annual hours Applied Linguistics Methodology

Nature of Studies In the English Department Interactive lectures and workshops Oral and written tasks Cooperative learning and peer teaching Structured and alternative assessment All classes are held in English.

Practice Teaching Observation and experience Elementary School / Upper Division Regular Education: English plus second subject Continuing Education: English Three Stages Tutoring and learning about elementary school Observation and practice (elementary school / upper division) Improving teaching skills, carrying out a Final Project Differential assignments for students in Continuing Education

Final Project From Theory to Practice Within the Framework of Practice Teaching Personal choice of subject Literature review Planning in advance Reflective teaching Drawing conclusions Contribution to the college Filming a lesson Presentation at college conference Contribution of materials for the Pedagogical Center

Length of studies Options The English Program generally takes three years of study. Active attendance in classes = 29 annual hours Distance Learning = 4 annual hours Seminar project = 1 annual hour Students set their own pace in distance learning courses. Counseling is offered by and face-to-face by appointment. Students with high grades can shorten their studies through independent study.

Finishing Completing requirements Students need passing grades in all components of the Program. Basic Course Requirements Active attendance Assignments Examinations in some courses Practice Teaching Tutoring, observation tasks, supervised teaching Portfolio (each semester) Final Project

Finishing Grades Minimal requirements for a B.Ed. and Teaching Certificate At least 70 Proficiency English Mastery Practice Teaching The Final Project At least 60 Linguistics Applied Linguistics Education courses for teaching English

Finishing Recommendations Warm recommendations are given to inspectors and principals for students who demonstrate Good English Mastery Excellence in Practice Teaching High values and character traits