Professional Development of Teachers in Jewish Education

Abstract

This article explores the nature of effective professional development of teachers by addressing three questions: 1) What makes it challenging to create effective professional development for teachers in both general and Jewish education? 2) What are the critical principles of effective professional development? 3) What happens when these principles are implemented in Jewish educational settings? It then offers three cases that provide images of professional learning that can impact the capacity of teachers in Jewish schools. It concludes with practical recommendations for researchers, educators and lay leaders. Although