SHARED LIFE EDUCATION DATABASE
A.M.A.L. - Spoken Arabic for All
The Association for the Promotion of Spoken Arabic
Age Group: 8th-12th grades.
Annual No. of Participants: 20 Arab student teachers, 500 students.
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Region / Location: Central district, Tel-Aviv, Ramat-Gan.
Duration: 1 school year.
Frequency: 1 weekly session.
Session Length: 4 hours.
Staff: 15-20 student-teachers / 2 directors / 2 coordinators / 1 pedagogical adviser.
Professional training: Approx. 30 annual hours.
Evaluation: Internal.
Program Description
Arab students from TA University, teach spoken Arabic and Arab culture in Jewish elementary schools. Emphasis is placed on creating a positive attitude towards the Arabic language, Arab culture and the Arab-Israeli community in general, by cultivating strong relationships between the students and the pupils. Spoken Arabic is taught using songs, games and other means that help associate the language with fun, positive experiences.
Potential Development - Pending Funding
Meta-goal of expanding to 10 additional schools.
Cost: 300,000 NIS (30,000 per school)
Philanthropic Contribution: 75,000 NIS
(80% Domestic / 20% Foreign).
Ministry of Education / Govt. Allocation: 75,000 NIS
Fees: N/A
Budget
Total Program Cost: 150,000 NIS
(per year).
