The Five Strands in the Development of a Jewish Educator

The various programs of the school are informed by five strands of religious and professional development:

Religious and Personal Growth: The Educator as Religious Person

The model of Jewish education envisioned by The Davidson School calls for fostering the religious growth and character of future educators. We seek to infuse future educators with a commitment to Jewish living that will inform their teaching.

Jewish Knowledge: The Educator as Learner

Those wishing to become Jewish educators need to attain a significant level of Jewish knowledge and, in a broader sense, develop the capacity to become lifelong learners. The Davidson School is committed to fostering these growth processes.

Teaching and Learning: The Educator as Teacher

This aspect of The Davidson School focuses on the profession and craft of teaching in relationship to the multifaceted ways in which people learn.

Leading: The Educator as Leader

The various programs offered by The Davidson School empower students to view themselves as individuals who can address the central issues of contemporary Jewish life in a democratic society. Students prepare for leadership roles within their classrooms, schools, and Jewish communities.

Research: The Educator as Inquirer

In order to cultivate their own visions and translate them into practice, future educators develop a familiarity with research tools and findings in general and Jewish education.