The Hook, the Bait, and the Fish: Approaches to Teaching Thinking

IsraelX is a national online education consortium based in Jerusalem that brings together the strengths of Israel’s leading universities. Launched in 2016 on the edX platform, it delivers free and accessible university-level courses to learners around the world. The platform reflects Israel’s innovation-driven culture and offers high-quality modules across science, technology, entrepreneurship, and humanities.

Courses span computer science, data analysis, artificial intelligence, engineering, and Jewish and Middle Eastern studies, with options suitable for beginners, career switchers, and professionals seeking continuous learning. With around thirty programs, IsraelX emphasizes practical skills, updated curricula, and instructors drawn from established Israeli institutions. Flexible pacing and online delivery make these courses easy to combine with work or study commitments.

For international students and lifelong learners, IsraelX is a cost-effective way to sample Israeli academic standards and build competencies valued by global employers. Participation can lead to verified certificates, networking with peers worldwide, and pathways to further study. The platform is particularly useful if you want to explore Israeli research strengths remotely before considering on-campus study or professional collaborations.

The Hook, the Bait, and the Fish program is a non-degree course offered by IsraelX, taught online in English over one week. It helps students learn how to teach critical thinking skills to others. The main benefit is gaining practical experience in teaching methods.

The curriculum focuses on hands-on approaches to teaching thinking, including lesson planning and activity design. Students will learn how to create engaging lessons and help their future students develop problem-solving skills.

Graduates of this program can become curriculum developers, education consultants, or teaching coaches. They may work for schools, educational software companies, or non-profit organizations focused on education, such as the Israeli Ministry of Education or educational startups in Jerusalem.