About the Course
While many fine institutions exist to teach Torah to the next generation of Jewish leaders and educators, rarely are these individuals taught how to teach the Torah that they have learned. Despite the lack of pedagogical training, Jewish professionals are simply expected to be able to teach Torah well. Lots of Jewish professionals do indeed become good teachers through hard work and on-the-job experience. But imagine how much more intentional, engaging, and polished their teaching could become if they had the opportunity to participate in pedagogical training!
Craft the Journey
Design a shiur with a compelling narrative arc that guides learners from curiosity to insight.
Ask Great Questions
Develop thoughtful, multi-level questions that deepen engagement and spark genuine discussion.
Structure Your Text Study with Purpose
Learn to build your shiur with clear openings, meaningful transitions, and satisfying conclusions.
Meet Your Instructor
Aviva Lauer is the Chief Education and Educational Training Officer at Pardes, as well as the Gottesman Family Director of the Pardes Center for Jewish Educators. She majored in Jewish Studies at Yeshiva University’s Stern College for Women, and earned a Masters degree in Midrash at the Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies. Aviva is a Jewish educator with 25 years of experience in curriculum development, classroom teaching, school administration and educational consulting.
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$300.00
More about this Course...
“Anatomy of a Shiur” offers participants a deep dive into the art of crafting and facilitating an interactive text study for adult learners. In this course, participants will learn practical skills, such as: designing a shiur with a narrative arc, hooking learners' interest, and formulating 'layered' questions. The series includes sample text studies from a variety of genres (Torah, Talmud, Midrash) and provides participants with the opportunity to practice and workshop new skills. Participants will walk away from this course with the knowledge and confidence to take their teaching to the next level. Webinar outline: 1. Introduction to Anatomy: How Should a Shiur Be Structured? 2. Layered Questions: The Vertebrae of an Excellent Shiur 3. Transitions, Openings, and Closings: Techniques and Tips for Crafting a Meaningful and Thought-Provoking Beginning, Middle, and End 4. Effective Source Sheets: Constructing a Thoughtful, Streamlined, and User-Friendly Product 5. Anticipating Your Learners: Dealing with the Cast of Characters Who Show Up to Your Shiur