[etni] [FWD: Re: History in English]

 


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Subject: Re: History in English
From: austen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Tue, August 22, 2006 7:00 pm
To: ask@xxxxxxxx

I actually think it is a great idea, in theory. 
A program such as this needs to be formed in addition to 
the 'regular' classes in those subjects, which it will
not be, i am sure- the language of instruction and life 
is after all Hebrew and cannot, mainly should not, be replaced. 
Also, this should be performed in the lower grades, where 
changes can be made, where the language of instruction will not 
be challenged nor feared, but merely accepted, whether liked or 
not. Most importantly, the article mentions that the teachers will 
remain the same and will be instructed by English teachers- 
whichever way it is done, do we really think there are enough 
teachers who know English properly? I hate being
negative, but I have met so many English teachers (not to mention 
teachers of other subjects...) who hardly manage the regular English 
curriculum and have a level of English just adequate to perform the 
relevant tasks; how many could give entire classes in English, really?
Again, if they start this with the first grade and as an additional 
program-I say (though utterly skeptically)-Ko lechay.
Adi


Gloria wrote:
> According to an article in today's Yediot The Education Ministry
> has come up with yet another idea to improve student's English.
> Hold history, civics and geography classes in English. %-(
> http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3294230,00.html

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