Towards a Contemporary Canadian Jewish Pedagogy of Listening

Abstract

Listening as a field is relatively new, with little research into the teaching of listening or Jewish conceptualizations of listening. A Canadian Jewish framework for teaching listening can provide pathways towards healing from trauma, amplifying diverse perspectives in the context of multiculturalism, and advancing reconciliation. Furthermore, developing and implementing a Canadian Jewish pedagogy of listening could equip teachers, students, and their communities to better thrive in challenging environments, engage across differences, and feel appreciated. If deployed widely, these approaches have the potential to make a substantial impact beyond the Canadian Jewish community, both nationally and in the field of listening as a whole, at a time of rising disagreement, adversity, and tension.