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Anat Klemer; Vered Vaknin-Nusbaum – Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 2024
The correlation between linguistic literacy and geometric thinking was investigated in this study, which was conducted among 99 native Hebrew-speaking 2nd-graders. Current results suggest a positive correlation between the study measures. Higher linguistic literacy achievement was linked to higher geometric thinking achievement. Significant…
Descriptors: Grade 2, Elementary School Students, Hebrew, Geometric Concepts
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Majadly, Haifaa; Geva-Kleinberger, Aharon – Journal of Educational Media, Memory and Society, 2020
This article analyzes the contents of Arabic grammar curricula authorized for the upper years of primary school by the ministries of education of Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia. The article aims to determine the attitudes and rationales behind these curricula, as well as their objectives, the grammatical materials they cover,…
Descriptors: Semitic Languages, Elementary School Curriculum, National Curriculum, Grammar
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Hadar, Linor L.; Ruby, T. Lefcourt – Mathematical Thinking and Learning: An International Journal, 2019
The cognitive domain in mathematics, defined as thinking and understanding in the process of learning mathematics, is a main focus of curricula in many countries. This study explores breadth and depth of understanding as addressed in mathematics textbooks certified as aligned to Israeli national mathematics curricula. We compare opportunities for…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Grade 4, Grade 8, Mathematics Instruction
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Zuzovsky, Ruth – Education Policy Analysis Archives, 2021
Different approaches are employed when teaching environmental issues. One approach, termed the "environmental scientific approach," perceives environmental education as part of life or earth sciences, providing factual, scientific knowledge. Another approach, termed the "environmental sustainability citizenry approach",…
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Sustainability, Trend Analysis, Achievement Tests
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Russak, Susie – International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism, 2021
Israel has two official languages: Hebrew and Arabic, and one semi-official language, English. Within this multilingual environment, the national English curriculum relates to all learners as one homogenous population. There are no specific directives regarding the linguistic needs of diverse language backgrounds. Studies of literacy acquisition…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Foreign Countries
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Meirovitz, Tamar; Aran, Shai S. – Interdisciplinary Journal of e-Skills and Lifelong Learning, 2020
Aim/Purpose: The purpose of the current study is to introduce a digital thinking skills (DTS) theoretical model (DTSM) that could support and enhance digital instruction best practices in schools. Methodology: We have taken a mixed-methods approach. Our respondents represent diverse cultural, linguistic, pedagogical, and social heritages.…
Descriptors: Thinking Skills, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language)
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Tal, Tali – Environmental Education Research, 2008
The last two decades have seen increased threats to agricultural landscapes in Israel. Key factors include population growth, strong pressure from construction entrepreneurs and possible profit to land owners who benefit from a legal conversion of farmland into lands allocated for construction. While each Israeli elementary school student used to…
Descriptors: National Curriculum, Environmental Education, Agricultural Education, Population Growth