Beyond Textbooks: Interactive Learning at Schechter Day School
Education today must be dynamic, immersive, and designed to meet the needs of diverse learners.
Education today must be dynamic, immersive, and designed to meet the needs of diverse learners. Schechter embraces an interactive, hands-on approach that turns classrooms into spaces of exploration and discovery.
Learning by Doing
Interactive learning means students are not passive listeners. Instead, they:
- Build models
- Conduct experiments
- Engage in simulations
- Work collaboratively
- Solve real-world challenges
This approach deepens understanding and fosters critical thinking.
STEAM and Inquiry-Based Learning
Schechter’s STEAM program encourages curiosity through:
- Coding and robotics
- Engineering projects
- Digital design
- Scientific experiments
- Mathematical problem-solving
Students learn to question, hypothesize, test, and refine—skills essential for future innovation.
Project-Based Learning Across Subjects
Whether creating a mock business, researching family history, or designing a social action project, students dive deeply into topics that span multiple disciplines. These projects help students:
- Develop ownership of their learning
- Strengthen research and communication skills
- Work collaboratively
- Apply knowledge in meaningful ways
Interactive Judaic Learning
Jewish studies are equally experiential. Students study Torah through drama, art, and debate; explore Israel through virtual tours; and engage with Jewish values through hands-on service.
Judaism becomes something they feel—not just something they read about.
A Classroom That Inspires Engagement
Schechter classrooms are alive with movement, dialogue, and creativity. Teachers act as facilitators, encouraging students to explore ideas, challenge themselves, and take intellectual risks.
Beyond textbooks, interactive learning empowers students to become engaged, curious, and joyful learners—ready to thrive in a world that rewards adaptability and creativity.
