The Deep Connection of Language and Culture with Rabbi Daniel Atwood

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How much do you connect the language that you teach with the culture where that language is used? Today, Rabbi Daniel Atwood, a Hebrew teacher in Chicago, joins me to explore this idea in depth. We look at how he teaches a language that is deeply connected to a faith tradition and how he brings this to life in his classroom.…So let's jump in.

Topics in this Episode:

• how Daniel introduce Hebrew script to learners and helps them overcome any apprehensions they might have about learning a new writing system
• incorporating elements of culture, history, and religious traditions into language lessons
• creating an immersive environment in your classroom, virtually or physically, that allows students to explore and appreciate culture
• navigating the potential religious sensitivities of certain topics or materials while still fostering an inclusive and diverse learning environment

Connect with Rabbi Daniel Atwood :

• Instagram: @rabbiatwood
• Facebook: @rabbidatwood

Let's connect!

• wlclassrom.com
• X (aka Twitter): @wlclassroom
• Threads: @wlclassroom
• Instagram: @wlclassroom
• Facebook: /wlclassroom
• WLClassroom Facebook Group

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