The administration in charge of Rural Education at the Ministry of Education of Israel aims to “Develop and operate the national infrastructure for the implementation of holistic and innovative educational solutions for rural areas from a broad perspective of the changing needs of the society and providing solutions in order to fulfill the potential of all students”.
The uniqueness of this approach is reflected in values and contents. Students at these institutions learn about the love for the land and environment, together with science, technology and agriculture education contents. More than others, these students learn interdisciplinary approaches that empowers theirs social and vocational skills.
This training course is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. Providing Quality Education (Goal 4) which answers the context needs is a basic step. Moreover, this training course will provide knowledge to face challenges described in Goal 2 - Zero Hunger, such us “End hunger.
The course, designed by the MASHAV Educational Training Center (METC) in cooperation with MASHAV Agriculture Training Center (MATC).
Aims
*To acquaint the participants with new concepts, methods, and tools regarding Rural education & practices.
*To analyze the place and role of agricultural education within national development.
*To present various educational projects and curriculum models used in Israel.
*To share and exchange experiences and knowledge gained in the participants’ countries of origin.
*To acquaint participants with a variety of learning methods and applications.
*To adapt the teaching environment to new approaches in the field and the specific context.
Main Subjects
*Agricultural education in Israel and the curriculum
*Boarding schools and rural education
*Vocational Studies in Rural Education in Israel
Application
Application Requirements
The course is designed for Directors of Educational Systems from rural and urban areas, whose responsibilities involve the allocation of resources and the development of educational policies Supervisors , Primary and Secondary school Principals. Application forms should be sent to the relevant Israeli Mission and to the METC by or before 1/4/2019
Application forms
Completed application forms, including the medical form, should be sent to the relevant Israeli mission in the respective country.
General Information
Arrival and Departure
Arrival date: 19.5.2019
Opening date: 20.5.2019
Closing date: 30.5.2019
Departure date: 31.5.2019
Participants must arrive at the training center on the arrival date, and leave on the departure date. Early arrivals/late departures if required, must be arranged by the participants themselves, directly with the hotel/center, and must be paid for by the participant him/herself.
Location and Accommodation
MASHAV awards a limited number of scholarships. The scholarship covers the cost of the training program including lectures and field visits, full board accommodation in double rooms (two participants per room), health insurance (see below) and transfers to and from the airport. Airfares and daily allowance are not included in the scholarship.
Health Services
Medical insurance covers medical services and hospitalization in case of emergency. It does not cover the treatment of chronic or serious diseases, specific medications taken by the participant on a regular basis, dental care and eyeglasses. Health authorities recommend that visitors to Israel make sure they have been inoculated against tetanus in the last ten years. Subject to the full binding policy conditions. Participants are responsible for all other expenses.
The course will be held at The A. Ofri METC- MASHAV Educational Training Center, situated in the Ramat Rachel Hotel on the outskirts of Jerusalem. Participants will be accommodated in double rooms (two participants per room).
NB: the lastest date to submit your application to the embassy is April 1st 2019.