The '5 Whys' approach:
Building insightful Jewish studies lessons
A 3-hour immersive workshop that transforms the proven '5 Whys' methodology into a powerful tool for creating deeper, more meaningful Jewish studies experiences.
What will you experience?
Participants engage in hands-on activities that demonstrate how to:
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Use the '5 Whys' technique to uncover profound insights in Jewish content
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Design lesson plans that promote deep inquiry and personal connection
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Guide students from surface-level questions to meaningful discoveries
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Transform traditional content delivery into journeys of exploration
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Create learning environments where questions become pathways to understanding
Who should participate?
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Jewish Studies teachers (grades 5-12)
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Educators looking to deepen student engagement with Jewish content
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Curriculum developers seeking to integrate inquiry-based learning
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Teachers interested in building student ownership of learning
Why this matters
The '5 Whys' approach creates transformative educational experiences by:
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Teaching students how to ask progressively deeper questions
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Building critical thinking skills through structured inquiry
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Creating personal connections to Jewish content
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Developing student confidence in exploring complex ideas
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Fostering a culture of meaningful questioning and discovery