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.