What is the role of the teacher in a Mitkadem classroom?
With the Mitkadem program, the role of the teacher is not a traditional one. While frontal, whole-group lessons can close a session or occasionally replace a Mitkadem session, this approach is not the norm. The self-paced nature of the program enables the teacher to be a resource, facilitator, and coach for students individual, self-directed Hebrew learning. Rather than directly presenting material in a lecture-style format, a Mitkadem teacher will move around the classroom, monitoring, guiding, and assisting students as they work individually or in groups. The teacher is the nucleus of the classroom, managing students as they work at a variety of different paces and levels. The teacher maintains a functional system for working, keeping students on track, assessing student progress, and addressing individual needs.
