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Raising and educating children in a minority culture (online)
This course explores the challenges of raising and educating children in a minority culture. While the focus will primarily be on education in a Jewish-European context, we will also learn about similar challenges experienced by other minority cultures. The course is roughly divided in two: a slight more theoretical part which studies the sociological, historical and pedagogical questions of minority education. The second part is more hands-on, and will explore practical ways in which care-givers (parents, grandparents, friends or family) can support the development of Jewish knowledge, tradition and identity among children and teenagers.
The course is geared towards individuals who are interested in such questions as: how do we face the challenges of raising Jewish kids in a non-Jewish majority? What can we learn from other minorities facing similar challenges? How can one teach children and teenagers Jewish knowledge when oneself lacks these?
The course is given in English but the teacher understands Swedish and is happy to answer questions posed in Swedish.
The course is given in collaboration with Paideia – The European Institute for Jewish Studies in Sweden.
Prior knowledge
No prior knowledge about the subject is needed.
To apply for this course, you need basic computer skills and knowledge of how to use the digital platform Zoom. The school offers Zoom manuals and a training opportunity before the start of the course.
Course material
Course material is included in the cost for this course.
About the teacher
Avital Shein is an experienced educator who has taught philosophy and political science at both university and high school levels. Most recently, she taught pedagogical research at Södertörn University. She has been involved in several projects with the aim of creating space for dialogue and understanding. Avital is particularly interested in issues related to democracy, citizenship and belonging. She has a doctorate in political science from the University of Maryland, College Park and a master’s in education from Stockholm University.
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