While the students of TAL Academy enjoyed a day off on Veterans Day, TAL (Torah and Language) Academy faculty took a turn sitting on the other side of the classroom for a day of staff development. It was especially exciting, as TAL welcomed the teachers of HANC’s (Hebrew Academy of Nassau County) lower elementary department to join in an important, collaborative program.
TAL is privileged to have Dr. Lydia Soifer, a renowned language pathologist and teacher trainer whose methodology and insight is sought by numerous schools nationwide, as part of their administrative staff. Dr. Soifer delivered an informative workshop to both schools’ faculty members titled, “Let Me Ask You a Question...” on how to utilize different types of questions in the classroom to maximize participation and learning. After the lecture, teachers from both schools divided into smaller groups to discuss specific ways that they could bring these methods into their classrooms. Two schools with a shared mission, using their shared experiences to give their students an incredible education, will undoubtedly benefit the students at both schools. Overall, it was an eye-opening and educational session that the faculty of both schools are excited to apply in the classroom.
