On the Teaching of the Talmud: Toward a Methodological Basis for Curriculum in Oral-Tradition Studies.

Hayman, Pinchas

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ERIC Number: EJ568071

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1997

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On the Teaching of the Talmud: Toward a Methodological Basis for Curriculum in Oral-Tradition Studies.

Hayman, Pinchas

Religious Education, v92 n1 p61-76 Win 1997

Argues that problems with teaching the Talmud are methodological not didactic. Talmudic methodology is reviewed and summarized. Suggests a new curriculum based on four curricular stations from study of Mishnah to study of the Talmudic superstructure. Argues that the new method allows students to be active participants in the learning process. (DSK)

Descriptors: Active Learning, Ancient History, Cultural Maintenance, Curriculum Development, Didacticism, Higher Education, Judaism, Oral Tradition, Religious Education, Teaching Methods, Text Structure

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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