Reform Judaism

Emphasizes evolving nature of Judaism = Reform Judaism Little stress on ritual and personal observance = Reform Judaism Characterized by great openness to external influences = Reform Judaism Strongly identified with progressive and liberal agendas = Reform Judaism

Rabbi Abraham Geiger = Formulated early principles of Reform Judaism German-trained rabbis = Brought Reform Judaism to America Associates of Rabbi Abraham Geiger = Formulated early principles of Reform Judaism Prominent in mid-19th-century Germany = Origins of Reform Judaism

1860s to 1930s = Classical Reform era in the United States Since the 1970s = Adoption of inclusiveness and acceptance policy Mid-19th-century Germany = Origins of Reform Judaism Flourished in the United States = Classical Reform era

Tikkun olam = Strongly identified with progressive and liberal agendas Continuous revelation intertwined with human reason = Belief in Reform Judaism Non-binding view of Jewish law = Characterized by little stress on ritual and personal observance Emancipation era harmonization of Jewish tradition with modern sensibilities = Origins of Reform Judaism

Superiority of ethical aspects to ceremonial ones = Reform Judaism Belief in continuous revelation closely intertwined with human reason = Reform Judaism Autonomous individual Jew view = Characterized by little stress on ritual and personal observance Inclusiveness and acceptance policy adoption = Reform Judaism

Didactic method = Consistent scientific approach or educational style to present information Dialectics = Contrasted with didactic method, involves discussion and debate to explore concepts Socratic method = Contrasted with didactic method, involves questioning to stimulate critical thinking Constructivist didactics = Specific didactic method emphasizing active learning and problem-solving

Open learning = Unstructured or unusually structured learning based on personal interests Experiential learning = Learning through practical experiences and activities Autodidactic learning = Self-instruction often from existing books or curricula Didactic learning = Focuses on improving and conveying baseline knowledge, teacher functions as authoritative figure and guide

Didactics = Theory of teaching and practical application of teaching and learning Mathetics = Science of learning Open learning = Also known as experiential learning, allows self-directed learning Autodidactic learning = Self-instruction without formal guidance

Teacher or educator = Functions as authoritative figure, guide, and resource for students Student = Learner who seeks to improve upon baseline knowledge through didactic methods Facilitator of open learning = Supports self-directed learning based on personal interests Autodidact = Engages in self-instruction often from existing books or curricula

Baseline knowledge = Starting point in lesson plan, focus of didactic learning methods Experiential education = Learning through practical experiences and activities Authority figure = Role of teacher or educator in didactic method Problem-solving = Emphasized in constructivist didactics for active learning

Didactic method = Follows a consistent scientific approach or educational style to present information to students Dialectics = Involves a method of argument for resolving disagreement Socratic method = Uses questioning to stimulate critical thinking and illuminate ideas Constructivist didactics = Involves a specific didactic method emphasizing active learning and knowledge construction

Didactics = Theory of teaching and practical application of teaching and learning Mathetics = Science of learning Open learning = Experiential learning where people can learn by themselves in an unstructured manner Autodidactic learning = Self-instruction often from existing books or curricula

Didactics = Theory and practical application of teaching and learning Experiential learning = Learning by oneself in an unstructured manner Autodidactic learning = Self-instruction often from existing books or curricula Mathetics = Science of learning

Teacher or educator = Functions as an authoritative figure, guide, and resource for students Student = Receives guidance and resources from the teacher or educator Experiential educator = Facilitates experiential learning in an unstructured manner Autodidactic learner = Instructs oneself often from existing books or curricula

Progressive movement = Promotes modern values and adaptation to contemporary society Pluralistic approach = Embraces diversity and inclusivity within the Jewish community Innovative worship practices = Introduces new forms of worship while preserving tradition Social justice advocacy = Engages in efforts for equality and societal change based on Jewish values