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Gordon's English Department of Language and Literature-Welcome!

5 top reasons

About the department

Which courses do I needto take?

F2F, synchronous or a-synchronous?

Methodology and practice teaching - FAQ

Optional certificate:Remedial teaching in English

What if? Who do I turn to? Important contact details and FAQ

Get to know our lecturers

Teaching positions

Our and soul -The English center materials, apps, ideas and pedagogical support

In this site you can find some useful information about the college and the department.Click on any of the bullets in the menu to start your journey and learn some more.

WIshing us all an enlightening road together,The English Department faculty

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Five TOP reasons to study in the English department at the TOP of the mountain

  • A rich academic program with courses in a variety of topics and domains
  • Excellent reputation among school principals and a high employment rates of our alumnae
  • Lecturers who are professional, caring and dedicated to each and every student
  • The company of fellow students known for their high intelligence and excellent social skills
  • A state-of-the-art modern and leading teacher-training college with a vibrant family atmosphere

5 top reasons

About the department

Which courses do I needto take?

F2F, synchronous or a-synchronous?

Methodology and practice teaching - FAQ

Optional certificate:Remedial teaching in English

What if? Who do I turn to? Important contact details and FAQ

Get to know our lecturers

Teaching positions

Our and soul -The English center materials, apps, ideas and pedagogical support

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Gordon's English Department of Language and Literature

The English department in Gordon Academic College of Education trains teachers for one of the most vital subjects in the education system. The department offers a variety of courses introducing the English language, its literature and culture, English enrichment courses, education courses, and teaching courses offering practical approaches and experience. All courses in the department are offered in English. We offer a single-major B.Ed track for grades 3-10, a double-major B.Ed track for grades 3-6 combined with a degree in Special Education, and a teaching certificate retraining program for individuals with an academic degree. Our students specialize in teaching English as a foreign language, examine the process of transitioning from elementary to middle school, and learn to recognize, research, and apply a variety of teaching methods that are compatible with a broad age range and heterogeneous classroom. The graduates of our department are entitled to an additional certificate in remedial teaching in TOEFL. The courses taken as part of the remedial teaching track address both theoretical and practical aspects in teaching English to pupils with learning disabilities. Special emphasis is placed on incorporating technological innovations that can be utilized in pedagogical development processes. And if this is not enough, Gordon Academic College holds international relations and projects with numerous academic institutions across the globe, welcomes incoming students and sends students for semesters abroad. Many of the students in the English department take place in these international activities.The knowledge and experience you will gain throughout your studies, the love of English and the passion to instill it to the younger generation will guarantee your place in the future team of English teachers in Israel!

Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. -Benjamin Franklin

5 top reasons

About the department

Which courses do I needto take?

F2F, synchronous or a-synchronous?

Methodology and practice teaching - FAQ

Optional certificate:Remedial teaching in English

What if? Who do I turn to? Important contact details and FAQ

Get to know our lecturers

Teaching positions

Our and soul -The English center materials, apps, ideas and pedagogical support

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Gordon's English Department of Language and Literature

Which courses do I need to take?

Study programs are determined according to the requirements of the Council of Higher Education, the Ministry of Education and your first year in the college. Changes in your study program may occur over the years due to system or individual circumstances.- Click on the program relevant to your first year in the college to see full details.

- I started my studiesin 2020/2021 (תשפ"א)

- I started my studiesin 2019/2020 (תש"ף)

- I started my studiesin 2021-2022 (תשפ"ב)

- I started my studies in 2022-2023 (תשפ"ג)

- I started my studiesin 2022-2023 (תשפ"ג)

- I started my studiesin 2021/2022 (תשפ"ב)

B.Ed Students

Retraining Students (already with an academic degree)

Click here to see the department's book of abstracts

5 top reasons

About the department

Which courses do I needto take?

F2F, synchronous or a-synchronous?

Methodology and practice teaching - FAQ

Optional certificate:Remedial teaching in English

What if? Who do I turn to? Important contact details and FAQ

Get to know our lecturers

Teaching positions

Our and soul -The English center materials, apps, ideas and pedagogical support

Gallery

Gordon's English Department of Language and Literature

F2F, Synchronous or A-synchronous - What is the difference?

- I started my studie in תשף(October 19-June 20)

Face-to-face courses

F2F courses The information here is based on college regulations as appear in the college 2022-2023 yearly manual on page 19. - Face-to-face courses take place in the college and appear in your schedule. - One or two sessions throughout the course may be a-synchronous, as indicated in the course syllabus. - Full attendance is mandatory in most courses. Should you miss more than 20% of the lessons in a course due to illness, Covid included, milu'im, or child birth, please turn to the Dean of students (ortal@gordon.ac.il) to check your rights as soon as possible. - Students are expected to arrive on time to all classes. Not only is this a college regulation, but, more importantly, it is common courtesy towards your teachers and fellow students. Whether or not to allow students who are running late into the lesson is entirely the teacher’s decision, and, in any case, students who are more than 15 minutes late are kindly asked not to enter the classroom. - Students who need to be in quarantine after being exposed to someone with Covid or students who have a child at home due to Covid-related circumstances, but are not sick themselves, may submit relevant documentation to the Dean of Students and check their rights (ortal@gordon.ac.il). - Missing more than 20% of the lessons without approval from the Dean of Students will prevent you from continuing the course, from submitting further assignments in the course, including final papers, and from taking exams. - In case F2F courses turn into synchronous courses, due to Covid or for other reasons, the guidelines for synchronous courses should be followed. The information here is based on college regulations as appear in the college 2022-2023 yearly manual on page 19.

Synchronous online courses

Synchronous Courses The information here is based on college regulations as appear in the college 2022-2023 yearly manual on pages 19-20. - Synchronous courses take place on zoom/ Teams or other platforms and appear in your schedule. In case all courses are provided synchronously due to Covid or other reasons, this might also apply to courses otherwise given F2F. - One or two sessions throughout the course may be F2F in the college, or a-synchronous, as indicated in the course syllabus. - Full attendance is mandatory in most courses. Should you miss more than 20% of the lessons in a course due to illness, Covid included, milu'im, or child birth, please turn to the Dean of students (ortal@gordon.ac.il) to check your rights as soon as possible. - Students are expected to arrive on time to all classes. Not only is this a college regulation, but, more importantly, it is common courtesy towards your teachers and fellow students. Whether or not to allow students who are running late into the lesson is entirely the teacher’s decision, and, in any case, students who are more than 15 minutes late are kindly asked not to enter the classroom. - Students who need to be in quarantine after being exposed to someone with Covid or students who have a child at home due to Covid-related circumstances, but are not sick themselves, are required to attend synchronous lessons as specified in the college manual. - Missing more than 20% of the lessons without approval from the Dean of Students will prevent you from continuing the course, from submitting further assignments in the course, including final papers, and from taking exams. - Cameras must be open during the entire lesson, and microphones must be turned on at a teacher's request when asked to participate actively or answer questions. - Students need to sit the lesson in a quiet place and avoid movement from place to place (e.g. driving, walking or performing any other activity which is unrelated to the lesson). - In rare cases, teachers may allow closed cameras and/or movement. Students need to inform teachers beforehand and expect that this might not be allowed. - Closed cameras, lack of participation or closed microphones and/or involvement in any activity which is not related to the lesson will be counted as absence from the lesson. The information here is based on college regulations as appear in the college 2022-2023 yearly manual on pages 19-20.

A-synchronous online courses

A-synchronous Courses - A-synchronous courses take place outside regular college hours. Since they may appear in "strange" hours on your schedule, you need to check your course list to see them. - A few sessions throughout the course may be synchronous (e.g. on zoom), or F2F in the college, as indicated in the course syllabus. Teachers may schedule these sessions at the beginning of the course to provide an introduction, explanations, or an overview of the course, throughout the course in order to clarify more complex themes and/or towards the end of the course to explain final assignments. It is thus strongly recommended, though not mandatory, to attend these sessions. - Some a-synchronous courses are self-paced, whereas in others the pace is set by the teachers. The format is specified in the course syllabus. - It is students' responsibility to complete the assignments in these courses. Completion of assignments and other course requirements as appear in the syllabus are mandatory to complete the course.

5 top reasons

About the department

Which courses do I needto take?

F2F, synchronous or a-synchronous?

Methodology and practice teaching - FAQ

Optional certificate:Remedial teaching in English

What if? Who do I turn to? Important contact details and FAQ

Get to know our lecturers

Teaching positions

Our and soul -The English center materials, apps, ideas and pedagogical support

Gallery

Click here to see the department's book of abstracts

Some other courses (with special activities or self-study)

Courses including special activities and/or self-study In addition to most a-synchronous courses, other courses may also entail special activities or self-study: Courses only for B.Ed students: 1. Library databases - Online course of the library databses and searches and one or more study days in the library (1st year B.Ed) 2. Hebrew Writing Assessment - Online material on Moodle to prepare the students for an online writing assessment in Hebrew accuracy (1st year B.Ed) 3. APA Assessment - Online material on Moodle to prepare the students for an online assessment of the APA writing and citation rules (1st year B.Ed) 4. Information Security Assessment - Online assessment of security on public computers, in the office, in school, etc. (1st year B.Ed) 5. Didactics for elementary school - The course includes an international project and an English day in an elementary school in one of the semesters (1st and/or 2nd year B.Ed) 6. Creative Drama and the Reader's Theatre - One product of the course is the annual end-of-the-year show on English day (3rd year B.Ed) 7. Literacy and Didactic Assessment Workshop - A weekly workshop with children from the community (3rd year B.Ed) 8. Ethics and online security - A course in Hebrew (2nd/3rd year B.Ed students) 9. Volunteering project - Yearly volunteering hours (2nd year B.Ed) Courses for both B.Ed and retraining students: 1. Hebrew Linguistic Processes - Native speakers of English may be able to ask for an alternative course. Please turn to Hava (havap@gordon.ac.il) by email to find out if you are eligible to do so. 2. The Holacaust and its Impact - The course includes a mandatory tour. The date will be scheduled at the beginning of every semester. 3. Holidays and Traditions - A yearly course given in different intervals and including two mandatory tours, one every semester. The dates for the college sessions and the tours will be scheduled at the beginning of every semester. 4. Safety and Security in schools 5. Road safety Both these courses are online a-synchronous courses. Most of the core material has been translated to English and uploaded to the course sites. The final exam can be taken in English. Please update Hava by email (havap@gordon.ac.il) if the material in English is not on the site or if wish to take the exam in English. 6. First Aid This is an online a-synchronous course followed by 2 days of hands-on practice in the college. Please update Hava by email (havap@gordon.ac.il) if you would like to study the course in English. If there is enough registration to an English course, one will open. If not, support will be given to those who need it.

Gordon's English Department of Language and Literature

Methodology Courses and Practice Teaching - FAQ

- I started my studie in תשף(October 19-June 20)

Face-to-face courses

F2F courses - Face-to-face courses take place in the college and appear in your schedule. - One or two sessions throughout the course may be a-synchronous, as indicated in the course syllabus. - Full attendance is mandatory in most courses. Should you miss more than 20% of the lessons in a course due to illness, Covid included, milu'im, or child birth, please turn to the Dean of students (ortal@gordon.ac.il) to check your rights as soon as possible. (See the college 2021-2022 yearly manual - תשפ"ב, pages 18,20) - Students are expected to arrive on time to all classes. Not only is this a college regulation, but, more importantly, it is common courtesy towards your teachers and fellow students. Whether or not to allow students who are running late into the lesson is entirely the teacher’s decision, and, in any case, students who are more than 15 minutes late are kindly asked not to enter the classroom. - Students who need to be in quarantine after being exposed to someone with Covid or students who have a child at home due to Covid-related circumstances, but are not sick themselves, may submit relevant documentation to the Dean of Students and check their rights (ortal@gordon.ac.il). (See the college 2021-2022 yearly manual - תשפ"ב, pages 19-20) - Missing more than 20% of the lessons without approval from the Dean of Students will prevent you from continuing the course, from submitting further assignments in the course, including final papers, and from taking exams. (See the college 2021-2022 yearly manual - תשפ"ב, pages 18) - In case F2F courses turn into synchronous courses, due to Covid or for other reasons, the guidelines for synchronous courses should be followed.

A-synchronous online courses

A-synchronous Courses - A-synchronous courses take place outside regular college hours (and may appear in "strange" hours on your schedule). - A few sessions throughout the course may be synchronous (e.g. on zoom), or F2F in the college, as indicated in the course syllabus. Teachers may schedule these sessions at the beginning of the course to provide an introduction, explanations, or an overview of the course, throughout the course in order to clarify more complex themes and/or towards the end of the course to explain final assignments. It is thus strongly recommended, though not mandatory, to attend these sessions. - Some a-synchronous courses are self-paced, whereas in others the pace is set by the teachers. The format is specified in the course syllabus. - It is students' responsibility to complete the assignments in these courses. Completion of assignments and other course requirements as appear in the syllabus are mandatory to complete the course.

What is the difference between PT and internship?

What is the difference between practice teaching and internship (סטאז')? - Practice teaching (PT - התנסות בהוראה) is an integral part and the essence of students' academic studies in a teacher-training college. - Internship (התמחות/סטאז' בהוראה) starts after students complete at least 80% of their studies and is considered your first year of work as a teacher under the supervision of the Ministry of Education. For more information related to internship, see the page on 'contact contact details and FAQ).

Where does PTtake place? Can we choose?

Where does PT take place? Can we choose? - Following the guidelines of the Ministry of Education, school placement is determined by the college according to agreements with a great variety of schools. – Accordingly, in most cases, students cannot choose their own placements (see possible exceptions at the end of this document). - There is no guarantee that placements will be based on a student's place of residence, though this is taken into account when possible. B.Ed and Gesher students – - Second-year students: elementary schools with which the college has an agreement, throughout the entire year - Third year students: Junior-high schools with which the college has an agreement OR elementary schools with which the college has an agreement for students in the elementary school track or who were placed in the elementary school track Retraining students – Junior-high schools with which the college has an agreement OR Elementary schools with which the college has an agreement for students in the elementary school track or who were placed in the elementary school track Retraining students who have been English teachers in practice for at least 3 years and wish to do their practice teaching in their own schools need to fill in the form here and attach the required documents specified in the form.

When do we start our PT & how long does it last?

When do we start our practice teaching and how long does it last? - B.Ed students start their practice teaching in their second year in the English Department. Practice teaching continues for two full years, 2 days a week every year, until the end of the third year. - Third year students start their PT already in August during the preparation days in the school where they are placed and need to attend the first 10 days of school during September. - Both 2nd and 3rd year students have an intensive PT week during every semester. During this week, there are no classes in the college and students need to be in the school every day for a whole day. - Retraining students in the two-year track start their practice teaching in their second year in the English Department. Practice teaching takes place once a week throughout the entire year. - During the year students participate in an intensive PT week once every semester. During this week, there are no classes in the college and students need to be in the school every day for a whole day. - Retraining students in the one-year track complete their practice teaching during the year. Practice teaching takes place once a week throughout the entire year. - During the year students participate in an intensive PT week once every semester. During this week, there are no classes in the college and students need to be in the school every day for a whole day.

What if I need to miss a day of PT?

What if I need to miss a day of PT? - All PT days are mandatory. The option of missing 20% of your PT days does not exist.- If necessary, students need to inform their PA and COT ahead of time, and then schedule a make-up day.

PT & Methodology - How does it work?

PT & Methodology - How does it work? - Methodology courses and PT are given parallel to each other: B.Ed and Gesher students will take Methodology for elementary school parallel to PT in 2nd year and Methodology for JHS parallel to PT in 3rd year. Retraining students will take combined methodology (elementary+JHS) parallel to PT. - During PT, students implement what they study in Methodology, under the guidance of the PA - Pedagogical Advisor. - Each student is assigned a PA who provides guidance during the year, comments on the student's lesson plans and observes the students in the school twice every semester. - Within the schools, students are assigned a COT - Cooperating Teacher. The COT is an English teacher who the student will join throughout the year, observe, teach and assist as needed.

What does my PT day look like?

What does my PT day look like? - A typical PT day starts at 07:50 and ends at 14:00 and should include 6 sessions. - Two-three sessions should be dedicated to observing the COT teaching. - One session should be dedicated to teaching in one of the COT's classes. It should preferably be the same class every week. - Two sessions should be dedicated to contribution to the school - These may include teaching small groups, helping in school activities, etc. - One hour should be dedicated to a feedback session with the COT. - Students who have 2 days of PT still need to teach only once a week.On the second day students will observe the teacher for 2-3 hours and dedicate the rest of the hours to teaching small groups and contribute to school activities.

What are my obligations during PT?

What are my obligations during PT? - Attendance is mandatory on all PT days.Should a student miss a PT day, s/he must let the COT and PA know and set up a date for making up the missing day. For exact details, see the college yearly manual, pages 20-21. - A full day/two full days according to your study program - Teaching a lesson once a week - PT during the intensive week, teaching a lesson every day. - Timely submission of lesson plans and reflections on a weekly basis, as required by your PA and methodology teacher - Submission of lesson plans and reflections during the intensive week as required by your PA and methodology teacher - A least two observation lessons during each semester.

How are my observation lessons evaluated?

How are my observation lessons evaluated? The following list includes some general criteria.Specific criteria and grade breakdown appear in the separate syllabi of the methodology courses and PT. Assessment of observation lessons takes into account the following criteria: - submission of the lesson plan (LP) on time (as indicated in the syllabus) - independence in preparation and number of corrections needed- the lesson itself follows the plan - clear explanations and feedback to students - attitude towards students - classroom management - time management - English proficiency - immediate spoken reflection after the lesson - immediate written reflection after the lesson Failure to submit the LP on time, unsatisfactory English proficiency and/or failure to submit the reflection on time may result in a failing grade regardless of the other criteria.

What happens if I fail Methodology and/or PT?

What happens if I fail Methodology and/or PT? The minimum passing grade for methodology and PT is 70. - A student who fails either methodology and/or PT in the first semester will not be able to continue studying methodology and PT in the second semester.The student may be entitled to repeat methodology and PT in the following year. - A student who fails either methodology and/or PT in the second semester may be entitled to repeat only the second semester in the following year. - A student cannot fail PT more than twice, whether twice in elementary school, twice in JHS, or once in elementary school and once in JHS. In cases of two failures, the student will not be able to continue his studies in the college.

5 top reasons

About the department

Which courses do I needto take?

F2F, synchronous or a-synchronous?

Methodology and practice teaching - FAQ

Optional certificate:Remedial teaching in English

What if? Who do I turn to? Important contact details and FAQ

Get to know our lecturers

Teaching positions

Our and soul -The English center materials, apps, ideas and pedagogical support

Gallery

Gordon's English Department of Language and Literature

Our TOEFL Remedial Teaching Certificate

- I started my studie in תשף(October 19-June 20)

The English Department at Gordon College is proud to be presenting its graduates not only with a B.Ed and a teaching certificate, but also with a unique certificate in remedial teaching in TOEFL* - תעודה בהוראה מותאמת באנגלית

*Only students completing their teaching certificate are entitled to the remedial teaching certificate.The program may not open every year.

Interested? Turn to Hava for more information

5 top reasons

About the department

Which courses do I needto take?

F2F, synchronous or a-synchronous?

Methodology and practice teaching - FAQ

Optional certificate:Remedial teaching in English

What if? Who do I turn to? Important contact details and FAQ

Get to know our lecturers

Teaching positions

Our and soul -The English center materials, apps, ideas and pedagogical support

Gallery

Gordon's English Department of Language and Literature

Important Contact Details

- I started my studie in תשף(October 19-June 20)

The Dean of students

The Dean of Students NameemailYour contact for...Shuval Lealeashu@gordon.ac.ilDepartment counselor - any personal issues you might need consultation aboutGanot Ortalortal@gordon.ac.ilDean's office, Dean coordinatorJobran Saba Fadwafadwajo@gordon.ac.ilAccessibility coordinatorDr. Madmony-Azulai Meravmeiravm@gordon.ac.ilDean of students

Administration

Administration NameemailYour contact for...Parpich Havahavap@gordon.ac.ildepartment administration - scheduling/registration to courses/official documents…tuitionaccounting@gordon.ac.ilFinding information about your tuition

Lecturers

NameemailPosition / selected courses in the departmentAviad-Levitzky Tami, Ph.Dlytami@gordon.ac.ilHead of Department, Linguistics, Grammar, Databases, Digital Orientation for Academic PurposesAlmog Nadav, Ph.Dnadaval@gordon.ac.il19th century literature, Children's literature, writingBerman Lauren, Ph.Dlberman@gordon.ac.ilProse & Drama, Poetry, Myths and Legends, 20th Century Literature, WritingCohen Inbal, Ph.Dinbalco@gordon.ac.ilGrammar, Alternative in Assessment, Linguistics, Pragmatics and Discourse AnalysisDachkovski Svetlana, Ph.Dsvetlanada@gordon.ac.ilGrammar, Pedagogical Grammar, Linguistics, Phonetics and PhonologyErez Ayeletayeleter@gordon.ac.ilPedagogical Advisor, Methodology of Teaching EnglishFuchs Stephanie, Ph.Dstephanie@gordon.ac.ilReading of Academic Texts, Remedial Teaching, Didactic Assessment, Education in the Israeli School SystemFux Pninapninaf@gordon.ac.ilPedagogical Advisor, Methodology of Teaching EnglishGordon-Ginzburg Etti, Ph.Dettig@gordon.ac.il19th century literature, Teaching LiteratureHasson Sharonsharonhas@gordon.ac.ilPedagogical AdvisorHemi Merav, Ph.Dmeravhe@gordon.ac.ilEducational PsychologyKassiff Orlykassiff@gordon.ac.ilPedagogical AdvisorKoren-Mimon Yair, Ph.Dyairma@gordon.ac.ilComparative LiteratureMizrahi Elena, Ph.Delena@gordon.ac.ilIntegrating Technology in TOEFLNamouz Ranaranan@gordon.ac.ilPedagogical Advisor, Teaching LiteratureNasseraldeen Hiam, Ph.Dhiamn@gordon.ac.iPedagogical Advisor, Methodology of Teaching EnglishNissan-Zilbiger Caditcadit@gordon.ac.ilPedagogical Advisor, Methodology of Teaching English, Teachers in the Lead, Teaching English to the LD AdolescentTeplitz Jackie, Ph.Djackie@gordon.ac.ilEnglish Center Coordinator, Pedagogical Advisor, Foundations of Readhing and Writing, Advanced Tech in TOEFL, Reader's Theatre and Creative DramaWestreich Ornaornawest@gordon.ac.ilPedagogical Advisor, Foundations of Teaching, Teachers in the Lead, Oral ProficiencyYoel Judith, Ph.Djudithyo@gordon.ac.ilLinguistics, Grammar, TOEFL seminar, Sociolinguistics, Psycholinguistics, Applied Linguistics, Oral ProficiencyZinker Malkamalkaz@gordon.ac.ilPedagogical Advisor, Methodology of Teaching English, Teachers as Researchers

What if? Who do I turn to?

(Click the questions to find some answers)

Questions about my courses or my schedule The following information includes some highlights from the college 2021-2022 yearly manual (תשפ"ב). In case of doubt, the regulations in the yearly manual are binding. The information here will answer the following questions - (1) Which courses do I need to take throughout my studies? (2) Where do I see my schedule? How and when do I register to courses or cancel/postpone registration to courses? (3) Who do I turn to if I have other questions about my schedule, program or tuition? (1) Which courses do I need to take throughout my studies? The following list can help you find the study program according to the year in which you were accepted to Gordon. Nevertheless, please note that the courses you are required to study might change during the course of your studies, depending on the program to which you were accepted, the year in which you were accepted to the college, changing CHE/Ministry regulations, scheduling constraints and/or your academic achievements. Tentative study programs by first year of study in the English department: - תשע"ט 2018-2019 - תש"ף 2019-2020 - תשפ"א 2020-2021 - תשפ"ב 2021-2022 (2) Where do I see my schedule? How and when do I register to courses or cancel/postpone registration to courses? - Your schedule should appear under your student account on Orbit. - Registration to courses is done by the system according to the program to which you belong. Therefore, students are not required to actively register to courses, except for in the following cases when you need to contact Hava (havap@gordon.ac.il): a. Your schedule does not coincide with the courses you see in your tentative study program - Please first double-check and then, if needed, contact Hava. b. You have failed a course or several courses - Please contact Hava and ask to register again. c. You have failed a course or several courses which are prerequisites to advanced courses - Please contact Hava and ask to remove the advanced courses from your schedule. - In such cases, it is your responsibility to contact Hava until the end of the first week of each semester. It will not be possible to acknowledge the grades in courses you were not supposed to take and you might be asked to repeat them. - Please refer to the college 2021-2022 yearly manual (תשפ"ב), page 22. - Cancellation of courses is not possible. - Postponing registration to following semesters or years is not encouraged, as this might affect the rest of your studies, especially due to program changes and in the case of prerequisite courses. Please contact Hava for consultation if you consider postponing courses (havap@gordon.ac.il). (3) Who do I turn to if I have other questions about my schedule, program or tuition? - For all questions related to your schedule or program, please first turn to Hava - havap@gordon.ac.il. In case of doubt, Hava will turn to the head of department for consultation. - For questions related to tuition, please turn to accounting@gordon.ac.il (מדור שכ"ל).

. . . if I have questions about my schedule or courses?

Questions about my courses or my schedule The following information includes some highlights from the college 2022-2023 yearly manual. In case of doubt, the regulations in the yearly manual are binding. The information here will answer the following questions - (1) Where do I see my schedule? How and when do I register to courses or cancel/postpone registration to courses? (2) Who do I turn to if I have other questions about my schedule, program or tuition? (1) Where do I see my schedule? How and when do I register to courses or cancel/postpone registration to courses? - Your schedule should appear under your student account on Orbit. - Registration to courses is done by the system according to the program to which you belong. Therefore, students are not required to actively register to courses, except for in the following cases when you need to contact Hava (havap@gordon.ac.il): a. Your schedule does not coincide with the courses you see in your tentative study program - Please first double-check and then, if needed, contact Hava. b. You have failed a course or several courses - Please contact Hava and ask to register again. c. You have failed a course or several courses which are prerequisites to advanced courses - Please contact Hava and ask to remove the advanced courses from your schedule. - In such cases, it is your responsibility to contact Hava until the end of the first week of each semester. It will not be possible to acknowledge the grades in courses you were not supposed to take and you might be asked to repeat them. - Please refer to the college 2022-2023 yearly manual, pages 22-23. - Cancellation of courses is not possible. - Postponing registration to following semesters or years is not encouraged, as this might affect the rest of your studies, especially due to program changes and in the case of prerequisite courses. Please contact Hava for consultation if you consider postponing courses (havap@gordon.ac.il). (2) Who do I turn to if I have other questions about my schedule, program or tuition? - For all questions related to your schedule or program, please first turn to Hava - havap@gordon.ac.il. In case of doubt, Hava will turn to the head of department for consultation. - For questions related to tuition, please turn to accounting@gordon.ac.il (מדור שכ"ל).

. . . if I want to start my internship?

Starting Internship The information here includes some highlights from the college 2022-2023 yearly manual (pages 17,81). In case of doubt, the regulations in the yearly manual are binding. Here you can find: (A) Some basics (and the difference between internship and practice teaching) (B) Prerequisites for internship (C) First steps towards internship (D) Useful links (A) Some basics: - Internship (התמחות/סטאז' בהוראה) starts after students complete at least 80% of their studies (see details below). - Practice teaching (PT - התנסות בהוראה) is an integral part of your academic studies. For more information related to PT, see the relevant page. The page here refers only to internship. - Upon completion of all academic requirements with passing grades, graduates are entitled for a B.Ed and/or a teaching certificate* from Gordon college. *Students in the retraining program (תוכנית ההסבה) will get a teaching certificate without a B.Ed. - Nevertheless, in order to get the Ministry's teaching license, an internship year ('שנת סטאז) is required of all graduates of any academic college of education. - Students are entitled to start their internship year provided that they meet the prerequisites below. This is true for B.Ed students who are in their fourth year or have completed their studies and for retraining students after completion of their studies. (B) Prerequisites for internship: 1. completion of 80% of your academic studies with a passing grade, including all practice teaching and methodology requirements 2. completion of all first and second year courses, and most of the third year courses, with a passing grade (for retraining students - completion of all first year courses/80% of the courses, depending on the program) 3. completion of all courses required by the Ministry of Education (MoE) - Hebrew studies, First aid, Safety and security in educational institutions, Road safety. (C) First steps towards internship at the end of your third year/end of your retraining program: 1. Asking the office (hava@gordon.ac.il) for confirmation that you have completed 80% of your studies as indicated above (אישור 80%). This should be the very first step when preparing to start internship. Without it, you may not be able to complete all other steps. Please note, since the confirmation is effective for 2 years only, it is a student's responsibility to ask for it when needed. 2. Finding a paid 1/3 teaching position at least (שליש משרה לפחות) with the MoE - See some useful links and contact details below. 3. Registering for an internship workshop - Each intern is required by the MoE to participate in an internship workshop during the internship year - See some useful links below. (4) Useful links and contact details: - Gordon's internship unit (יחידת התחל"ה) - Teaching positions MoE's internship pages - 1. אגף התמחות והשתלבות בהוראה 2. התמחות בהוראה 3. פתיחת תיק עובד הוראה במשרד החינוך 4. flowchart re internship MoE's regional English inspectors - - Haifa District (Jewish and Arab sector) - Amalia Na’ma - amaliana@education.gov.il, 0506282519 - Northern District, Jewish sector - Aviva Amos - Aviva.amos276@gmail.com, 0523888829 - Northern District, Arab Inspector - Omaima Kaldawy - omaimaka@education.gov.il, 050-6283421 - Haredi sector - Ruth Elitzur - rutheli@education.gov.il, 050-6289286 - Hinuch Hityashvuti - Judy Segal - judies@kfar-olami.org.il, 052-8574896 The information here includes some highlights from the college 2022-2023 yearly manual. In case of doubt, the regulations in the yearly manual are binding.

. . . if I am interested inretaking an exam?

Retaking exams The following information includes some highlights from the college 2022-2023 yearly manual. In case of doubt, the regulations in the yearly manual are binding. The information here refers to - (A) mid-semester quizzes or exams (B) take-home exams (C) final course exams (D) third-chance exams (mo'ed meyuchad) (Regulations for methodology courses and practice teaching might be slightly different - please see the relevant page.) (A) mid-semester quizzes or exams: The decision on whether to allow a second chance for mid-semester quizzes or exams is at the discretion of each teacher according to the type of exam, type of course, scheduling constraints, and the reasons for asking for a second chance. (B) take-home exams: Take-home exams follow the same regulations as a paper. Hence, a second chance for a take-home exam can only be given to students who failed the first exam. Requesting to retake a take-home exam is possible only within 2 weeks after receiving the grade and meeting the teacher. Permission to retake a take-home exam is given by the teacher in consultation with the head of department. The maximum grade on the second chance exam can be a minimal passing grade (60 or 70 according to the passing grade in the course). (See the college 2022-2023 yearly manual, page 32) (C) final course exams: - Final semester exams can be taken twice ('moed' a and 'moed' b). There is no need to register for moed b. When both exams are taken, it is the grade in the last one that counts.(See the college 2022-2023 yearly manual, page 29) (D) third-chance exams (moed meyuchad): - A third chance exam (moed 'harig') is only possible in specific cases approved by the college and only for final course exams. These will be addressed individually. - Third-chance exams are not possible in the following cases: - A student who did not attend either one of the two exams, or both, unless approved by the college. - A student who could not attend moed a and moed b due to financial debt. - A student who failed both moed a and moed b. (See the college 2022-2023 yearly manual, pages 30-31) - To register for moed harig, fill in the form here and submit any required documents through Orbit live -> העלאת קבצים. If a moed harig is needed for more than one exam, a separate form needs to be filled in for each exam. Registration is possible only until the date indicated in the form. The following information includes some highlights from the college 2022-2023 yearly manual. In case of doubt, the regulations in the yearly manual are binding.

. . . if I need an extensionon a paper?

Extensions for ongoing assignments and final course papers The following information includes some highlights from the college 2022-2023 yearly manual, p. 32-33. In case of doubt, college regulations are binding. - We understand that there are circumstances which are beyond one’s control (illnesses, family issues or events, technical obstacles, etc.) and are thus trying to be as lenient as possible. Nevertheless, submitting ongoing assignments on time is essential in order for the course to continue as planned. - Accordingly, ongoing assignments can only be given a 3-5 day extension with a deduction of 5 points. - Assignments submitted after these 3-5 days will not be graded, which will affect the final course grade. - Course final assignments and papers, including, but not only, seminar papers, need to be submitted on the date required by the teacher. Late submissions will result in a 10-20 point deduction according to the teacher's discretion and will not be possible after December 31st of the year in which the course ended. If by that date the paper has not been submitted, the student will be required to retake the course. - Note that although December 31st is indicated in the college manual as a possible submission date, this might not be possible in most courses. In addition, if you submit later than September, the teacher might not have time to assess your paper by the beginning of the academic year. In such cases, if you fail the paper and need to retake a course, you will only be able to do that in the following academic year. - Please note that timely submission is the student's responsibility and that teachers may not necessarily be able to send reminders. - Specific circumstances will be considered according to college regulations. Regulations for methodology courses and practice teaching might be slightly different - please refer to the relevant pages. The following information includes some highlights from the college 2022-2023 yearly manual, p. 32-33. In case of doubt, college regulations are binding.

. . . if I am interested in resubmitting a paper?

Resubmitting ongoing assignments and final course papers The following information includes some highlights from the college 2022-2023 yearly manual. In case of doubt, the regulations in the yearly manual are binding. The information here refers to - (1) mid-semester assignments (2) final course papers (Regulations for methodology courses and practice teaching might be slightly different - please see the relevant page.) (1) mid-semester assignments: - The decision on whether to allow a second chance for mid-semester assignment is at the discretion of each teacher according to the type of assignment, type of course, scheduling constraints, and the reasons for asking for a second chance. - No extensions will be given for resubmission of an assignment beyond the date set by the teacher. (2) final course papers: - A second chance for a final course paper (including seminar papers) can only be given to students who failed the first submission. - Permission to resubmit a paper is given by the teacher in consultation with the head of department. - Requesting to resubmit a paper is possible only within the time frame set by the teacher. - The maximum grade on the resubmission can be a minimal passing grade (60 or 70 according to the passing grade in the course). - No extensions will be given for resubmission of an assignment beyond the date set by the teacher. (See the college 2022-2023 yearly manual - תשפ"ב, page 32-34) The following information includes some highlights from the college 2022-2023 yearly manual. In case of doubt, the regulations in the yearly manual are binding.

if I cannot study courses in Hebrew?

Failing a paper/exam or a course The following information includes some highlights from the college 2022-2023 yearly manual, pages 24,31,34. In case of doubt, the regulations in the yearly manual are binding. The information here refers to - (A) a failing grade in a course (B) a failing grade on an assignment, paper or exam (Regulations for methodology courses and practice teaching are different - please see the relevant page.) (1) A failing course grade: - A failing grade on a course entails repeating the course including attendance and all other course requirements. - Registration to the repeating course is the responsibility of the student. The administration will not necessarily be able to remind each individual student. To register for a repeating course, please contact Hava - havap@gordon.ac.il. - Some courses serve as prerequisites for advanced courses. In cases of failure in prerequisite courses, a student's schedule in the following semester and/or year may be affected due to overlaps between repeating courses and other courses or gaps in daily schedules when the advanced courses are given. -Failure in a prerequisite course more than twice may lead to termination of a student's studies. (2) a failing grade on an assignment, paper or exam: - College regulations require that all course assignments, papers and exams are taken in order to pass a course. Should a student submit an assignment, paper or exam but fail it even after resubmission (see relevant sections on resubmission), the failing grade will be taken into account in the overall course grade, unless otherwise indicated in the course syllabus. - In several courses, a passing course grade entails a minimum grade on the final course assignment or exam. In such cases, if the grade on the final assignment or exam is a failing grade, the course grade will accordingly be a failing grade. Please check your specific course syllabi for more information. The following information includes some highlights from the college 2022-2023 yearly manual, pages 24,31,34. In case of doubt, the regulations in the yearly manual are binding.

. . . if I have a financial or personal difficulty?

Financial or personal difficulties Students are always welcome to turn to the Dean of students with any financial or personal difficulty. Contact details - Ortal Ganot - Dean coordinator Sundays to Thursdays, 09:00-15:00, Room 110 (scheduling required) 04-8590168 ortal@gordon.ac.il It is also possible to turn to Ortal if you wish to schedule a meeting with Dr. Merav Madmony-Azulai, the Dean of Students or turn to her with questions. Lea Shuval - English Department Counslor Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 11:00-16:00, Room 111 (scheduling required) 04-8590156 leashu@gordon.ac.il Please don't hesitate to turn to Lea with any personal issues you might be struggling with. Fadwa Jubran Saba - Accessability coordinator Sundays, 08:00-11:00, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 09:00-14:00, Room 105a (scheduling required) 04-8590126 fadwajo@gordon.ac.il Dr. Merav Madmony-Azulai - Dean of students Tuesdays, 11:30-13:30, Thursdays, 09:30-11:30, Room 109 (scheduling required) 04-8590174 meiravm@gordon.ac.il

. . . if I am interested in getting a scholarship?

. .. . if I am pregnant. or gave birth?

What if I cannot attend class?

Illness/Covid/quarantine/child at home? The following information includes some highlights from the college 2021-2022 yearly manual (תשפ"ב). In case of doubt, the regulations in the yearly manual are binding. - Full attendance is mandatory in most courses. Should you miss more than 20% of the lessons in a course due to illness, Covid included, milu'im, or child birth, please turn to the Dean of students (ortal@gordon.ac.il) to check your rights as soon as possible. (See the college 2021-2022 yearly manual - תשפ"ב, pages 18,20) - Students who need to be in quarantine after being exposed to someone with Covid or students who have a child at home due to Covid-related circumstances, but are not sick themselves, may submit relevant documentation to the Dean of Students and check their rights (ortal@gordon.ac.il) regarding courses taking place in the college. In synchronous courses, you will required to attend synchronous lessons as specified in the college manual. (See the college 2021-2022 yearly manual - תשפ"ב, pages 19-20) - Missing more than 20% of the lessons without approval from the Dean of Students will prevent you from submitting further assignments in the course, including final papers, and from taking exams. (See the college 2021-2022 yearly manual - תשפ"ב, pages 18)

. . . if I have learning difficulties or deserve accommodations?

Learning Difficulties / Accommodations If you have learning difficulties or deserve accommodations, please turn to the student counselor or to the accommodation coordinator at the Dean of students: Contact details - Lea Shuval - English Department Counslor Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 11:00-16:00, Room 111 (scheduling required) 04-8590156 leashu@gordon.ac.il Please don't hesitate to turn to Lea with any other personal issues you might be struggling with. Fadwa Jubran Saba - Accessibility coordinator Sundays, 08:00-11:00, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 09:00-14:00, Room 105a (scheduling required) 04-8590126 fadwajo@gordon.ac.il For some general information, please refer to the Dean's presentation here.

. . . if I am on reserve duty (milu'im)?

If you miss school due to reserve duty, please refer to the college 2021-2022 yearly manual (תשפ"ב), pages 21-22.

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Failing a paper/exam or a course The following information includes some highlights from the college 2022-2023 yearly manual, pages 24,31,34. In case of doubt, the regulations in the yearly manual are binding. The information here refers to - (A) a failing grade in a course (B) a failing grade on an assignment, paper or exam (Regulations for methodology courses and practice teaching are different - please see the relevant page.) (1) A failing course grade: - A failing grade on a course entails repeating the course including attendance and all other course requirements. - Registration to the repeating course is the responsibility of the student. The administration will not necessarily be able to remind each individual student. To register for a repeating course, please contact Hava - havap@gordon.ac.il. - Some courses serve as prerequisites for advanced courses. In cases of failure in prerequisite courses, a student's schedule in the following semester and/or year may be affected due to overlaps between repeating courses and other courses or gaps in daily schedules when the advanced courses are given. -Failure in a prerequisite course more than twice may lead to termination of a student's studies. (2) a failing grade on an assignment, paper or exam: - College regulations require that all course assignments, papers and exams are taken in order to pass a course. Should a student submit an assignment, paper or exam but fail it even after resubmission (see relevant sections on resubmission), the failing grade will be taken into account in the overall course grade, unless otherwise indicated in the course syllabus. - In several courses, a passing course grade entails a minimum grade on the final course assignment or exam. In such cases, if the grade on the final assignment or exam is a failing grade, the course grade will accordingly be a failing grade. Please check your specific course syllabi for more information. The following information includes some highlights from the college 2022-2023 yearly manual, pages 24,31,34. In case of doubt, the regulations in the yearly manual are binding.

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If you are facing a financial or a personal difficulty, please turn to either Lea Shuval or Ortal Ganot: The Dean of Students NameemailYour contact for...Shuval Lealeashu@gordon.ac.ilDepartment counselor - any personal issues you might need consultation aboutGanot Ortalortal@gordon.ac.ilDean's office, Dean coordinatorJobran Saba Fadwafadwajo@gordon.ac.ilAccessibility coordinatorDr. Madmony-Azulai Meravmeiravm@gordon.ac.ilDean of students

If you are interested in scholarships, please turn to Ortal Ganot (details below), or check the Dean's Scholarship page. The Dean of Students NameemailYour contact for...Shuval Lealeashu@gordon.ac.ilDepartment counselor - any personal issues you might need consultation aboutGanot Ortalortal@gordon.ac.ilDean's office, Dean coordinatorJobran Saba Fadwafadwajo@gordon.ac.ilAccessibility coordinatorDr. Madmony-Azulai Meravmeiravm@gordon.ac.ilDean of students

Learning Difficulties / Accommodations (under construction) The information here will include some highlights from the Dean of students' site here. In case of doubt, the regulations in the Dean's site are binding.

If I am pregnant or gave birth (under construction) The information here will include some highlights from the Dean of students' site here. In case of doubt, the regulations in the Dean's site are binding.

If I am on reserve duty (under construction) The information here will include some highlights from the Dean of students' site here. In case of doubt, the regulations in the Dean's site are binding.

If I cannot attend class? (Under construction) The information here will include some highlights from the college 2022-2023 yearly manual, page 19. In case of doubt, the regulations in the Dean's site are binding.

What if I cannot study courses in Hebrew? Most courses in the English Department are in English, including courses in Education. The only courses given in Hebrew are the following: 1. Ethics and online security (given only to the B.Ed students) 2. Safety and Security in schools 3. Road safety Both these courses are online a-synchronous courses. Most of the core material has been translated to English and uploaded to the course sites. The final exam can be taken in English. Please update Hava by email (havap@gordon.ac.il) if the material in English is not on the site or if wish to take the exam in English. 4. First Aid This is an online a-synchronous course followed by 2 days of hands-on practice in the college. Please update Hava by email (havap@gordon.ac.il) if you would like to study the course in English. If there is enough registration to an English course, one will open. If not, support will be given to those who need it. 5. Hebrew Linguistic Processes Native speakers of English may be able to ask for an alternative course. Please turn to Hava (havap@gordon.ac.il) by email to find out if you are eligible to do so.

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