This work is for any parent, teacher or principal who deeply cares about the quality of their children's education in Torah studies and Mitzvah observance. This work is a critical reevaluation of standard Judaica/Torah curriculums. The author boldly challenges the: content, developmental assumptions, methodology, educational philosophy & psychology and goals of today's Jewish and Yeshivah day schools. The author clearly defines and illustrates 5 essential deficiencies in todays curriculum and proposes practical alternatives that can enhance a child's Torah education.
This work besides containing a novel educational philosophy contains as well
a detailed 1-year lesson plan for teaching Hilkhot Shabbat in an experiential
and systematic manner. These lessons are appliable in a home or school context.
