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Lesson Plans

Lesson Plans

Written by: The Jewish Living Lab
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 Ever wonder how school got to be the way it is? Like, why lockers exist, or why they teach what they do in math class? Lesson Plans is a new podcast about all this and more. Join Eric Grossman, Head of School at the Akiva School in Montreal and Avi Finegold, a Podcaster and former High School teacher, as they break down some of the big theories of education and show how these ideas shape the school environment for better, or for worse.
Whether youre a parent looking to know more about their kids education, a teacher looking to understand how school got to be the way it is, or a former student desperately trying to forget the quadratic equation, Lesson plans hopes to be the answer key to all your school questions.

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Bios:

Eric Grossman is Head of School at Akiva School in Montreal, Quebec. He is the author of numerous articles on Bible and Bible education, as well as a grammar of biblical Hebrew.

Avi Finegold is a Podcaster and adult educator in Montreal, Quebec. He is a host of Bonjour Chai, Canada’s leading Jewish current affairs podcast.Copyright The Jewish Living Lab
Episodes
  • Values

    Values
    Oct 28 2022
    Avi and Eric get into a discussion about values and how schools impart them. Schools aren’t just teaching content, they provide a model to live, whether we want them to or not. Surprisingly, there is a lot of theory and research that has gone into how this happens, and we explore some of this and why you should care.
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    56 mins
  • Schools and Religion

    Schools and Religion
    Oct 13 2022
    Until very recently, all schools, including universities were almost invariably religious. This fact and the gradual move away from it has had real implications for how schools function today.

    Join Eric and Avi as they discuss the history and future of religion in schools.
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    58 mins
  • Dewey and the Lab School

    Dewey and the Lab School
    Sep 29 2022
    John Dewey ushered in a new era of thinking about school, specifically one that was open to exploration and a more personal approach. Join Eric and Avi as they explore the roots of his thinking and how his ideas are still used in contemporary schools.
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    55 mins
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