A unique learning methodUsed in Yoav Elementary Schools

TEACHING SUBJECTS

TEACHING SUBJECTSTEACHING 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 SystemTenants 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 SubjectsWhy 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 advantegesTeaching 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 AssessmentAlternatives 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 climatePositive 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 History of the development of subject methodssubject 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 20th 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 CouncilRenewal initiative of the "yoav" Regional Council

In the late 90s 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

Environment and Health

Evaluation of the human spirit

Israel's culture and heritage

First grade

Pets The orchard The garden

The familyJewish and Israeli's holydays

Second grade

"we can cook“ - Healthy nutrition

Indians- tribal relationsPoet- Chaim Nachman BialikNoah's Ark and Pets/ Animals

Third grade

Morning to morning ants

CommunicationMy CommunityPesahPoet-Lea Goldberg

Fourth grade

Animals Olive tree

The Olympics GamesChildren around the world

The area in which we live.Hanukkah The Book of Ruth

Fifth grade

Water in Israel

Prehistoric ManWorld-Earth Explorers

The Book of Esther Memorial Day in Israel

Sixth grade

Industry & Industrial CircleHistory of Ancient Greece and RomeMediterranean Countries

Friendship and growing up Purim ,Tu Bishvat Day of Holocaust Remembrance

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