Engaging Religious Education

Author : Camilla Cole,Joy Schmack,Matthew Thompson,David Torevell
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2010-04-16
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781443822152

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Engaging Religious Education by Camilla Cole,Joy Schmack,Matthew Thompson,David Torevell Pdf

This book is the first to bring together a number of essays which deal directly with the crucial topic of ‘engagement’ in Religious Education. But it also breaks new ground by creating a dialogue with the world of ethics. Here readers will find fresh insights relevant to the 21st century. Contributors, all committed to excellence in Religious Education, include school teachers, sixth form tutors and those working in higher education. Addressing central issues in the debate from a range of theoretical and methodological positions, the book raises important questions about how we might understand and promote positive ‘engagement’ at the present time. Primarily, it has one aim in view: to make Religious Education a more stimulating and enjoyable experience for all those involved.

Author : Marius Felderhof
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2016-05-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317115939

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Inspiring Faith in Schools by Marius Felderhof Pdf

Inspiring Faith in Schools addresses the privileging of secularism that appears to affect RE in countries influenced by modern western thought. The authors argue that a more engaging form of RE would emerge if religious life were to inhabit centre stage. Currently religious faith is made to hover in the wings awaiting the call to face the inquisitorial challenge of the modern day enquirer. The consequent relationship between pupil and the Divine as the purpose of study is then already intrinsically irreligious, as indicated in the Book of Job by putting God in the dock, whereas it is the pupil who should be (cross-)examining his or her life. What are the ways of exciting and engaging the young so that they begin to entertain the possibility of religious life as a genuine option for themselves? Leading scholars in philosophy and theology from the UK, Australia, Canada and the USA come together to address these questions together with RE experts. Marius Felderhof writes an Afterword summing up the challenges faced by such a re-visioning of RE.

Author : Richard Rymarz,Brendan Hyde
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Bible
ISBN : 1921333510

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Taking the Next Step by Richard Rymarz,Brendan Hyde Pdf

Author : Christina Easton,Angela Goodman,Andrew Wright,Angela Wright
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2019-04-08
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317302643

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Critical Religious Education in Practice by Christina Easton,Angela Goodman,Andrew Wright,Angela Wright Pdf

Critical Religious Education in Practice serves as an accessible handbook to help teachers put Critical Religious Education (CRE) into practice. The book offers straightforward guidance, unpicking some of the key difficulties that teachers encounter when implementing this high-profile pedagogical approach. In-depth explanations of CRE pedagogy, accompanied by detailed lesson plans and activities, will give teachers the confidence they need to inspire debate in the classroom, tackling issues as controversial as the authority of the Qur’an and the relationship between science and religion. The lesson plans and schemes of work exemplify CRE in practice and are aimed at empowering teachers to implement CRE pedagogy across their curriculum. Additional chapters cover essential issues such as differentiation, assessment, the importance of subject knowledge and tips for tackling tricky topics. The accompanying resources, including PowerPoint presentations and worksheets, are available via the book’s companion website. Key to developing a positive classroom culture and promoting constructive attitudes towards Religious Education, this text is essential reading for all practising and future teachers of Religious Education in secondary schools.

Author : James D. Holt
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2014-12-08
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317698739

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Religious Education in the Secondary School by James D. Holt Pdf

Religious Education in the Secondary School is a comprehensive, straightforward introduction to the effective teaching of Religious Education in the secondary classroom. Acknowledging the highly valuable yet often misunderstood contribution of RE, this text shows how the subject can be taught in a way that explores the impact of religion on the lives of people and society, engaging pupils and preparing them to become individuals who celebrate and respect diversity. It is illustrated throughout with ideas for teaching at different key stages and offers expert chapters introducing you to both the World Religions and the core aspects of effective teaching and learning. With an emphasis on developing an understanding of the importance - and different ways - of meeting the learning needs of all pupils, key chapters cover: -Understanding different pedagogies of RE -Spirituality and RE -Tips on effective planning and assessment -An approach to teaching across the Key Stages -Core subject knowledge in Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism Written by an experienced teacher, teacher educator and examiner, Religious Education in the Secondary School is a succinct compendium and has a real classroom applicability offering all trainee RE teachers, as well as those teaching Religious Education as specialists or non-specialists a wealth of support and inspiration.

Author : Miriam R. Diamond
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2023-07-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000974454

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Encountering Faith in the Classroom by Miriam R. Diamond Pdf

When faculty unexpectedly encounter students’ religious ideologies in the classroom, they may respond with apprehension, frustration, dread, or concern. Instructors may view this exchange as a confrontation that threatens the very heart of empirical study, and worry that this will lead to a dead-end in the learning process.The purpose of this book is to explore what happens—and what can happen—in the higher education, and even secondary school, classroom when course content meets or collides with students' religious beliefs. It also considers the impact on learning in an environment where students may feel threatened, angry, misunderstood, or in which they feel their convictions are being discredited,This is a resource that offers ways of conceptualizing, engaging with, and responding to, student beliefs. This book is divided into three sections: student views on the role of religion in the classroom; general guidelines for responding to or actively engaging religious beliefs in courses (such as legal and diversity considerations); and specific examples from a number of disciplines (including the sciences, social sciences, humanities and professional education). Professors from public, private, and religious institutions share their findings and insights.The resounding lessons of this book are the importance of creating a learning space in which students can express their beliefs, dissonance, and emotions constructively, without fear of retribution; and of establishing ground rules of respectful discussion for this process to be valuable and productive. This is an inspirational and practical guide for faculty navigating the controversial, sensitive—yet illuminating—lessons that can be learned when religion takes a seat in the classroom.

Author : George Charles Bell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2009-08
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 1104898500

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Religious Teaching in Secondary Schools: Suggestions to Teachers and Parents (1897) by George Charles Bell Pdf

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Author : Robin Pearce
Publisher : Carey Publications
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1973-01-01
Category : Religious education
ISBN : 0854798307

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Ideas by Robin Pearce Pdf

Author : Julian Stern
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2018-01-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781350037113

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Teaching Religious Education by Julian Stern Pdf

An updated, expanded, edition of the popular textbook for student and practising teachers of religious education. It is a book for and about teaching and learning religious education in schools, which is a lively and open-ended subject, ideal for those wanting to explore how people understand the world, and how they live their lives. A wide range of religious and non-religious ways of life are explored. New to this edition are descriptions of more recent research on teaching and learning religious education from the UK, Europe, America, Asia, Africa and Australia. Also included are personal accounts written by pupils, teachers and researchers, giving voice to those learning and researching religious education in practice. As well as revising and extending every chapter of the first edition, there are brand-new chapters on: - the real lives of teachers and pupils in religious education - religious education around the world - spirituality - thinking about philosophy, truth, and religious education - ethics, rights, values and virtues - creativity and religious education. A key feature of the book is the 33 classroom activities for learners aged 7 to 18, which are also designed for use by student and practising teachers. These activities enable those studying and teaching religious education to be active researchers.

Author : Stephen E. Gregg,Lynne Scholefield
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2015-03-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781317507697

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Engaging with Living Religion by Stephen E. Gregg,Lynne Scholefield Pdf

Understanding living religion requires students to experience everyday religious practice in diverse environments and communities. This guide provides the ideal introduction to fieldwork and the study of religion outside the lecture theatre. Covering theoretical and practical dimensions of research, the book helps students learn to ‘read’ religious sites and communities, and to develop their understanding of planning, interaction, observation, participation and interviews. Students are encouraged to explore their own expectations and sensitivities, and to develop a good understanding of ethical issues, group-learning and individual research. The chapters contain student testimonies, examples of student work and student-led questions.

Author : James D. Holt
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2022-06-24
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000569162

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Religious Education in the Secondary School by James D. Holt Pdf

Religious Education in the Secondary School is a comprehensive, straightforward introduction to the effective teaching of Religious Education (RE) in the secondary classroom. Acknowledging the highly valuable yet often misunderstood contribution of RE, this text shows how the subject can be taught in a way that explores the impact of religion on the lives of people and society, engaging pupils and preparing them to become individuals who celebrate and respect diversity. This second edition has been thoroughly updated and includes a new chapter on ‘Religion and Worldviews’ and new material on the development and assessment of an RE curriculum. It is illustrated throughout with ideas for teaching at different key stages and offers expert chapters introducing you to both the World Religions and the core aspects of effective teaching and learning. With an emphasis on developing an understanding of the importance – and different ways – of meeting the learning needs of all pupils, key chapters cover: • The nature of Religious Education. • What is religion and worldviews? • Understanding different pedagogies of RE. • Effective planning and assessment. • An approach to teaching across the Key Stages. • Core subject knowledge in Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism. Written by an experienced teacher, teacher educator and examiner, Religious Education in the Secondary School is a succinct compendium and has a real classroom applicability offering all trainee RE teachers, as well as those teaching Religious Education as specialists or non-specialists, a wealth of support and inspiration.

Author : Dan White,Kate O'Brien
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Religious education
ISBN : 0646421433

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Into the Deep by Dan White,Kate O'Brien Pdf

A series of 24 detailed lesson strategies designed to engage learning teams in sustained, thinking activities in Religious Education.

Author : Elaine McCreery,Sandra Palmer,Veronica Voiels
Publisher : Learning Matters
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2008-05-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781844458035

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Teaching Religious Education by Elaine McCreery,Sandra Palmer,Veronica Voiels Pdf

Many trainee primary teachers are uncertain as to the place and purpose of RE in primary schools. This book is designed to alleviate such fears and give trainees the security and confidence to teach RE effectively. Trainees are encouraged to recognise their own religious position and understand how they handle their own beliefs and commitments in the classroom. In addition, they will learn how to be sensitive to children′s religious viewpoints, allowing children to share their beliefs in a secure and supportive environment. A range of strategies help readers to provide engaging and appropriate RE across the primary age phase.

Author : L. Philip Barnes
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2011-07-07
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136702662

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Debates in Religious Education by L. Philip Barnes Pdf

What are the key debates in Religious Education teaching today? Debates in Religious Education explores the major issues all RE teachers encounter in their daily professional lives. It encourages critical reflection and aims to stimulate both novice and experienced teachers to think more deeply about their practice, and link research and evidence to what they have observed in schools. This accessible book tackles established and contemporary issues enabling you to reach informed judgements and argue your point of view with deeper theoretical knowledge and understanding. Taking account of recent controversy, and challenging assumptions about the place of religion in education, expert contributors cover key topics such as: Effective pedagogy in RE teaching Exploring thinking skills and truth claims The relationship of science and religion in the classroom The place of school worship in contemporary society The role of RE in spiritual and moral development Diversity in the RE classroom. With its combination of expert opinion and fresh insight, Debates in Religious Education is the ideal companion for any student or practising teacher engaged in initial training, continuing professional development and Masters level study.

Author : David Aldridge
Publisher : Bloomsbury Academic
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Religious education
ISBN : 1474217702

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A Hermeneutics of Religious Education by David Aldridge Pdf

What does it mean to understand a religion? How should the concept of truth be addressed in the contemporary classroom? What is the proper subject matter of religious education and how does it relate to other subjects and the school curriculum as a whole? Despite the prevalence of literature on these subjects, these issues are far from resolved and consequently the place and nature of religious education in our schools is precarious and confused. A Hermeneutics of Religious Education argues that although the tradition of philosophical hermeneutics has transformed both educational thought and the academic discipline of religious studies, the literature of religious education pedagogy has paid only limited attention to these developments. To engage with them fully entails a transformation of our understanding of religious education and its importance in a curriculum of the twenty-first century.