The Hebrew Bilingual program at Brock Corydon School is one of two Hebrew Heritage
Language programs in North America offered in a public school setting.
The term "bilingual program" describes a partial immersion program in which
instruction is provided in Hebrew. Other subject areas and cultural knowledge and skills
are taught in both English and Hebrew, often through an integrated approach to
instruction.
COMMITMENT
The Brock Corydon Hebrew Bilingual program is committed to presenting a language and
cultural experience that focuses on the exploration of language and culture from the
perspective of history, diversity, and change.
The Brock Corydon School Hebrew program is committed to implementing a common foundation
for bilingual programming as outlined in the Bilingual International Language Programming
Framework developed by the Western Canadian Protocol for Collaboration in Basic Education.
LANGUAGE ARTS
The Language Arts component of the Hebrew Bilingual program provides a framework
of linguistic elements that students are to develop in the Hebrew language as well as
expectations of proficiency at each grade level. Acquisition of these skills is achieved
by implementing the most current Hebrew language programs developed in Israel and/or the
Diaspora for use in a Diaspora classroom. Torah texts are utilized to enhance linguistic
development by bridging ancient and modern Hebrew and by providing a linguistic connection
between the past and the present. Hebrew language skills are further developed through the
use of literature, poetry, songs, newspapers, magazines and computer programs in the
target language. The Hebrew Program Scope and Sequence will
provide more information on specific curriculum content.
CULTURE
The cultural component of the Hebrew Bilingual program provides students with
opportunities to reflect on their own identity in a variety of contexts. Students are
provided with the opportunity to explore and appreciate the diversity of holiday
celebrations from an academic perspective. Presentation of the historical significance of
the holidays is accomplished by encouraging students to examine the origins of each
holiday and its significance and relationship to the land of Israel. Major holidays are
celebrated communally.
In addition to exploring the origins and significance of the respective holidays,
students receive instruction in the historical development of the Jewish people from
biblical times to the present.
Students also receive instruction relating to the geography, historical development,
politics and significance of the state of Israel to their lives. Current events are
examined focusing on the effect of such events on Israel and the Diaspora.
The cultural component of the Hebrew Bilingual program is intended to be integrated
with language learning as well as learning related to other subject areas and is a strong
component of daily activities. This component is intended to be implemented in a
purposeful, integrated manner.
Back to Home Page
