The opening of the 2018 school year | the pedagogical program • Kindergarten to 12th grade

The Ministry of Education publishes the pedagogical plan for the academic year 2018:

Work on reducing educational gaps from last year, emphasis on transitions between age divisions, publication of matriculation subjects, matriculation dates, focus on matriculation, administrative and pedagogical flexibility, as well as the establishment of distance learning.

In preparation for the opening of the 2018 school year, the Ministry of Education is publishing today (Monday) the pedagogical program that will accompany the upcoming school year, against the background of the fight against the corona virus.

Strengthening the manager's position

The school year will be characterized by administrative and pedagogical flexibility, to allow the directors of the educational institutions to lead the educational activities in their own way. Meanwhile, over the next few years the ministry will lead a series of moves to strengthen the position of the principal, including: reducing control over the schools and expanding the scope of powers and resources that will be at his disposal.

The digital learning system

As part of the school routine and the adaptation of the system to learning in the 21st century, the ministry is laying a long-term infrastructure for the digital learning system, making it a significant pillar within the teaching core.
In the 2018 academic year, the ministry will strengthen the students' connection, identity and love for their country, their heritage and the history of the State of Israel, and the ministry will also work to strengthen the significant value of recruiting for the IDF.

At the beginning of the school year:

▪ The study material will be completed and gaps from the previous year will be closed.
▪ An internal mapping will be done to identify learning gaps: it is recommended to use the internal tools developed by RAMA (National Authority for Learning and Assessment).
▪ Strengthening distance learning skills: for this purpose, within the framework of learning within educational institutions, digital learning and cooperative learning will be practiced in classrooms.

In the first days of school:

Age 3

▪ On the first day of school, the arrival will be in small groups, 5-6 children, according to a schedule published by the kindergarten teacher. The activity will be timed, and the parents will say goodbye to the children at the entrance to the kindergarten, or they will stay in the yard wearing masks.
▪ On the second day of school, arrival is staggered in 2 groups, according to a schedule published by the kindergarten teacher. The parents will say goodbye to the children at the entrance to the kindergarten, and at the end of the activity they will collect their children.
Starting from the third day, the kindergarten activity will be between 14:00 and 08:00.

Ages 4-5

▪ Normal activity, starting from the first day. It is recommended to prepare a short video or a presentation, to introduce the staff, the structure of the garden and the centers and the yard.

first grade'

▪ Staggered arrival, in groups of up to 10 students.
▪ Each student will be accompanied by one parent.
▪ The reception of the students at the school will take place in separate premises.
▪ No more than 20 people will stay in the complex.
▪ The curriculum will initially include completion of missing processes from the kindergarten period - and immediately following the acquisition of reading and writing skills.

Seventh Grade'

▪ Introductory activity, personal conversations, a physical opening ceremony and a virtual ceremony, and an activity to increase resilience and identify difficulties and hardships.

tenth grade'

▪ Formation activities, familiarization with the digital tools and readiness for the matriculation exams, preparation for social involvement also through digital means.

Matriculation: examinations in 6 external subjects

▪ All 3 compulsory subjects: mathematics, English, mother tongue.
▪ 2 subjects from the humanities cluster: literature, Bible, history or citizenship (in total: 2 subjects)
▪ One subject from the increased subjects (physics, chemistry, biology, computer science, art, geography, dance, communication, languages, theater, physical education and more).
▪ Additional matriculation dates, for students who are ill or in isolation: in each subject there will be two dates (regular date and completion date).

The focus of the study material for graduation:

▪ Mathematics 5-4 units: the study material was reduced by about 10%. In the 5th grade choosing 8 out of 3 questions, in the 5th grade choosing XNUMX out of XNUMX questions.
▪ Mathematics 3 units: accumulation of points, to increase the student's chances of succeeding in the exam.
▪ Hebrew, Arabic, English, and the humanities cluster (history, literature, Bible, citizenship): the study material was reduced by 30%.
▪ The theoretical and technological increase (5 units): the study material was reduced by 20%.

The principles of distance learning:

On elementary school - in the Corona routine

▪ Developing self-learning skills.
▪ Developing self-control skills according to the rate of progress in studies and meeting goals.
▪ Integration of emotional discourse.
▪ Adjusted treatment for unique populations.
▪ Providing continuous feedback to students.

Elementary - in the Corona routine (6th grades)

▪ Recommended continuous learning time: up to 30 minutes.
▪ Gradual transition to distance learning - adaptation and preparation of teachers and students.
▪ Meeting at class level, in small groups, in pairs and individually.

Given the closure and suspension of studies in educational institutions (Kindergarten-4th grade):

▪ Recommended continuous online activity: 20 minutes is recommended for an activity in kindergarten and 30 minutes for an elementary class.
▪ Strengthening the personal relationship between Hill Tandid and the kindergarten teacher continuously and by various means.
▪ Strengthening communication with the children's parents.