A unique learning method Used in Yoav Elementary Schools TEACHING SUBJECTS

An educational teaching method that refflects an educational and social philosophy.

Based on John Dewey, Kurt Lewin and Jean Piaget theories. they draw that That a child learn through his own experiences.

Tenants of the System Integrating content and skills from different areas in one field of knowledge. The subject is taught in a defined time frame, 3-6 weeks. Learning through experimenting and exploring. Independent/ Cooperative learning.

Why we chose Teaching Subjects? Reflecting for the students the reality of their world. Observing each subject from different perspectives. Offers students a variety of experiences. Allows students to ask meaningful questions and explore information.

Teaching and advanteges This method allows:  flexible organization of the school day.  Exploration.  Integrating arts and Technology.  Short excursions outside the classroom.  Working in small groups.

Alternatives Assessment Subjects method requires an alternate assessment framework. Students would be evaluated on educational activities workbooks, exhibitions and collective cultural enterprises. The teacher’s pedagogical and self-assessment pages which discussed teacher and student, learning context and social situations.

Positive social climate Varied and different Learning activities and teaching methods ecourage students to do their best academically and to help their fellows. The learning group has norms of behavior, emphasizing personal differences. Open communication and dialogue with the processes, working together as a team, as a group and as learners.

The expectation is that this type of learning will foster a strong motivation among the students in class to fulfill the goals set by the teacher. The positive environment and warm feelings of the students have an impact on the teachers as well as on the classmates.

History of the development of subject methods The Subjects method was developed by educators and parents from Kibbutz Mishmar Haemek in the early thirties of the twentieth century. The subject and context development were selected to go hand in hand with the lives of the children in the Kibbutz, and the ideology of the "Hashomer Hatzair" kibbutz movement. At this time most Kibbutzim had their own local small schools.

In the eighties and nineties of the 20 th century the small kibbutz schools were consolidated into larger regional schools. Drawing in many new students and staff. Changes in the central approach of the Ministry of Education changed the curricula in most regional collective schools

Renewal initiative of the "yoav" Regional Council In the late 90 s The Yoav Councils Education Committee in collaboration with parents and school staff decided to make the "subject Method" its unique method of education while editing and updating the subjects.

The Multy-year curriculum is based on subjects that binders multidisciplinary studies In three axes values Environments and Health Culture and Heritage Human Spirit

Israel's culture and heritage Evaluation of the human spirit Environment and Health Jewish and Israeli's holydays The familyPets The orchard The garden First grade Poet- Chaim Nachman Bialik Noah's Ark and Pets/ Animals Indians- tribal relations"we can cook“ - Healthy nutrition Second grade My Community Pesah Poet-Lea Goldberg CommunicationMorning to morning ants Third grade The area in which we live. Hanukkah The Book of Ruth The Olympics Games Children around the world Animals Olive tree Fourth grade The Book of Esther Memorial Day in Israel Prehistoric Man World-Earth Explorers Water in Israel Fifth grade Friendship and growing up Purim,Tu Bishvat Day of Holocaust Remembrance History of Ancient Greece and Rome Mediterranean Countries Industry & Industrial Circle Sixth grade

The subject has a time format of 3-6 weeks. The grand opening, special experience. Familiarity with the subject content, experiences and highlights. Personal/ group exploration. Assessment learning process. Sharing learning outcomes with friends end parents.

Indians

“We can cook“ - Healthy nutrition

Morning to morning

Communication

Prehistoric Man

Industry & Industrial Circle