Conflicts of Interest Certificate Program
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Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Conflicts of Interest Certificate Program
Overview: A specialized training program designed to help Jewish educators develop skills, confidence, and pedagogical approaches to teach about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and other complex, controversial issues in nuanced, constructive ways.
Status: Active; pilot phase completed with 4 cohorts; now rolling out as ongoing program
Launch Date: May 2023 (framework); June 2024 (full program rollout)
Duration: Approximately four weeks
Format: Hybrid model combining virtual and in-person instruction
Geographic Scope: Primarily North America; open to educators working with Jewish communities
Focus Areas:
Core Pedagogical Approach:
Eligibility:
Program Evidence:
- Receptiveness to differing perspectives (moderate to high)
- Ability to hold multiple perspectives (moderate to high)
- Comfort with complex conflict narratives
- Practical teaching skills
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Contact Information:
How to Apply
Application Process
Program Structure:
1. Four-week training program
2. Combination of virtual and in-person sessions
3. Cohort-based learning model
Core Components:
1. Content Learning:
- Core content related to conflicts and Israel
- Historical and contemporary points of contention
- Examination of primary sources
- Multiple narratives (including Arab and other perspectives)
2. Skills Development:
- Protocols for facilitating conversations about controversial issues
- Receptiveness to differing perspectives
- Holding multiple perspectives simultaneously
- Practical teaching strategies
- Courage and resilience building
3. Pedagogical Training:
- "Pulling back the curtain" strategy (explaining pedagogies and methodologies)
- Translation of learning into practical classroom applications
- Balance between being a learner and a practitioner
4. Values-Based Framework:
- Set of core values
- Core pedagogic approaches
- Content areas
- Historical and contemporary point analysis
Participant Experience:
Application Details: Specific application deadlines, submission materials, and process not detailed in provided content. Contact The iCenter directly for application information.
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