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America & Israel Amy, Ana, Traci, Shahar , Rob

America & Israel Amy, Ana, Traci, Shahar , Rob. The purpose of this project is to compare and contrast the educational systems in America and Israel. Schooling America vs. Strangers No More.

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America & Israel Amy, Ana, Traci, Shahar , Rob

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  1. America & Israel Amy, Ana, Traci, Shahar, Rob The purpose of this project is to compare and contrast the educational systems in America and Israel.

  2. Schooling America vs. Strangers No More • Shahar- “ I was not in touch with refugee students, what you saw in the movie is something quite rare. There is only one school like this in Israel, few cases there is a connection between us and them.” Amy- I never dealt with schools like this but as a future educator, I’ve learned of ways to help them with their struggles by viewing this. Traci- This movie for me was very touching, I never thought Israel would have a school like this. I cannot say I’ve seen one in America yet, but we do have caring teachers. Ana- What came to my mind was number of students who came from a different country to receive an education, much like we have here in the USA. Rob- There are no schools in America, like the one we saw in the movie.

  3. Length of a School Day • Israel- depending on one’s area of study, the school day can vary in length. • Dance runs from 8:30 am-9:00 pm • America- college courses range from 7:30 am-10:45 pm, students get to choose classes and class times. This is how we create our schedules.

  4. Age to begin School • Elementary School in American begins at age 5-6 depending on birthday • Israel- begins also at age 5-6 • In America, if you are enrolled in a college you are a student. Typically you begin at age 18, immediately after completing HS • You can start at any age • In Israel, students start at age 21-22 due to Army

  5. American Dream vs. Israeli Dream • Israel- To have world peace • Also, follows American dream • America- to be successful • Money • House • Car • Family

  6. Role of Government in Schooling • Israel- Ministry of Education is not part of creating their curriculum; University is responsible • America- Government provides funding if necessary Choose our core curriculum standards

  7. Class Size • Montclair State University • Lecture Halls hold 50 students • Classroom vary 10-30 students • Israel- Large class sizes

  8. Equity & Fairness in Educational System • Israel- Create equal opportunities to succeed • Counselors available for help • America- We are all given equal opportunities to succeed • No racism, or segregation • Need to apply one’s self

  9. Extra Curricular Activities in HS/College • America- Sports, clubs such as Art, Dance, Theatre, Music • Class trips for educational purposes • Israel- Past two years HS are given option to extend two elective courses • HS students two days of accommodation • At least 5 museum trips & tours to different parts of the country

  10. Diversity in Schools • Israel- everyone accepts one another • America- One nation, united states Bullying issues Discrimination Segregation

  11. Language • America- English; speak, taught, write • Option to learn another language in schools such as: Spanish, French, Italian, German • Required for college, 2 year language • Israel- Hebrew, studies are conducted in Hebrew. • Exposed to English in Media & Youth

  12. Peace at School • America- Yes and No • Bullying • Stress and Anxiety • Israel- No • With big work loads, stress is common

  13. Experience with Refugee Students • Shahar- “I’ve never dealt with refugee students and the school and the country in general aren’t anything like the movie except for one.” • Group 1- Never 1 on 1 with refugee students • See immigration in urban areas • Come to USA for better education and way of life

  14. Outreach to Parents from Schools • America- Yes • Provide teacher conferences • Back to school night • Child Study Team • Israel-Elementary School counselors are usually social workers

  15. Army before CollegeGood or Bad? • Shahar- System of the Army has a lot of advantages, lots of things are learned in the Army that we cannot find elsewhere. • Group 1- Disagree • Agree- Provides structure, self discovery, and good wisdom.

  16. Are you safe in your country? • Shahar- Israel is my home, the Army is always there to protect me. • Group 1- Yes • Elaborate

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