Studies toward a Specialization Certificate in the Didactics of Teaching Hebrew as a Foreign Language is an online program whose aim is to assist teachers of Hebrew as a Foreign Language in the Diaspora.

Program objectives:
The program will focus on expanding teachers and students in knowledge of the didactics of teaching the language: grammar (context-dependent), vocabulary, literature and expression;

• Particular emphasis will be placed on the technological aspect and the use of audio-visual and
  Internet aids in teaching the language;
• The program will stress knowledge of Jewish sources and values as well as the love of Israel,
  and will instill democratic values and knowledge of the country's institutions.

Study Program:
The program consists of two sections:

• theoretical studies;
• practicum (practical specialization that includes guided observation of lessons and supervised teaching).

The theoretical section comprises two types of modular courses:

• basic courses (mandatory courses);
• enrichment courses (electives).

Whoever successfully completes eight courses – six mandatory courses plus two enrichment courses (thereby accumulating eight credit points – the equivalent of 224 study hours) and fulfills the requirements of the practicum, will be eligible to receive a specialization certificate in the didactics of Teaching Hebrew as a Foreign Language from The MOFET Institute's Virtual Academy.

Program Developer:
Dr. Luba Charlap,
Lifshitz College, luba@macam.ac.il
Dr. Luba Rachel Charlap, a senior lecture and head of "The Center of Textual Studies" in Lifshits College (in Jerusalem), was formerly head of the Unit for Hebrew Expression and the ulpan at Bar-Ilan University (1995–1998), where she initiated, directed and accompanied the program, "Training Teachers of Hebrew as a Second Language" at Bar-Ilan University (1999–2001).