The Jewish Education Experience Podcast
101: Building Literacy and Helping Students Sharpen their Thinking with Rabbi Daniel Bauer
Rabbi Daniel Bauer is a Judaic Studies teacher at Kohelet Yeshiva High School in Merion Station, PA as well as a licensed marriage and family therapist with a private practice. He holds a B.A. in Psychology from Lander College for Men as well as an M.S. in Jewish Education from Yeshiva University. He received semicha through YU’s Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary. Rabbi Bauer studied at Council for Relationships in Philadelphia to attain a post-graduate certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy, and recently finished the licensing process. He lives in Bala Cynwyd with his amazing wife and three awesome children.
Gems:
- Be a great role model.
- Talk about loving G-d/Hashem with your students.
- Be flexible with how you approach each class.
- Give students more credit for their ability and figure out ways to make learning more accessible.
- Discuss the deeper ideas with your students.
- Put technology in its proper place.
- Focus on the texts.
- Literacy and knowledge of the texts is important.
- Teach students to be able to think.
- Help people sharpen their thinking and grow in their literacy.
- Take the time to find out what is important to your students outside of the classroom.
- Find a good mentor.
- Be realistic about the goals you set for yourself and for your students.
- Understand where students are coming from.
This course will help you better understand your child and build a deeper connection.
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Rabbi Daniel Bauer is a Judaic Studies teacher at Kohelet Yeshiva High School in Merion Station, PA as well as a licensed marriage and family therapist with a private practice. He holds a B.A. in Psychology from Lander College for Men as well as an M.S. in Jewish Education from Yeshiva University. He received semicha through YU’s Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary. Rabbi Bauer studied at Council for Relationships in Philadelphia to attain a post-graduate certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy, and recently finished the licensing process. He lives in Bala Cynwyd with his amazing wife and three awesome children.
Gems:
- Be a great role model.
- Talk about loving G-d/Hashem with your students.
- Be flexible with how you approach each class.
- Give students more credit for their ability and figure out ways to make learning more accessible.
- Discuss the deeper ideas with your students.
- Put technology in its proper place.
- Focus on the texts.
- Literacy and knowledge of the texts is important.
- Teach students to be able to think.
- Help people sharpen their thinking and grow in their literacy.
- Take the time to find out what is important to your students outside of the classroom.
- Find a good mentor.
- Be realistic about the goals you set for yourself and for your students.
- Understand where students are coming from.
This course will help you better understand your child and build a deeper connection.
Amazon
We receive a small commission for any items purchased through my Amazon link.
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
