Episode 29: How Educators Can Overcome Barriers to Engaging with the Conflict | Dr. Keren Fraiman

Learning About Learning: Conversations with Scholars of Jewish Education

There is a growing consensus that successful and holistic Israel education demands a sophisticated and nuanced engagement with critical questions within Israel, and in particular, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This feels especially pressing in a post October 7th world. Despite this critical need, many educators continue to express reticence about conflict education. In this session, Keren Fraiman explores why educators are hesitant to engage in conflict education, highlighting the greatest sources of challenge and a typology of barriers to entry. Importantly, she shares what we can do to support our educators, educational systems, and the community more broadly.
Originally recorded: 10/10/24

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