What Happened To Religious Education

Author : Penny Thompson
Publisher : James Clarke & Co.
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2003-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0718830393

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Whatever Happened to Religious Education? by Penny Thompson Pdf

In this book, Penny Thompson discusses the place of Christianity in Religious Education from 1963. She explores the reasons why the committed teaching of the Christian faith has been slowly undermined, and aims to show that the current state of boththeory and practice is incoherent and unsustainable. Her arguments explore the debates and historical developments in this sector, over the past forty years, and convincingly propose that the way forward to is to recover the teaching of Christianityin an open and self-critical way. OFSTED reports that the level of unsatisfactory staffing in RE is now a matter of 'deep concern'. This book seeks to inspire and motivate those who might not be attracted to RE teaching as a profession, and details suggestions which may help to alter this current state of affairs. The author draws on primary sources, her own experiences and interviews with prominent individuals in the profession.

Author : William Kailer Dunn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1958
Category : Education
ISBN : MINN:31951000825284G

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What Happened to Religious Education? by William Kailer Dunn Pdf

Author : Michael Keene
Publisher : Nelson Thornes
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Religion
ISBN : 074873077X

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New Steps in Religious Education by Michael Keene Pdf

The first of three books offering a structured RE course for pupils aged 11-14 of all levels of ability. The approach is suitable for use by non-specialist teachers, and each double-page spread provides a complete lesson. Follow-up exercises, activities and project work are included.

Author : Oliver Brennan
Publisher : Veritas Co. Ltd.
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781853906527

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Critical Issues in Religious Education by Oliver Brennan Pdf

This book explores the meaning and identity of religious education within the cultural context of today.

Author : Mark Chater,Clive Erricker
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2013-05-07
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136305290

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Does Religious Education Have a Future? by Mark Chater,Clive Erricker Pdf

The place of religion in the modern world has changed significantly over the past two decades. This has been partially reflected in the academic study of religion, but little, if at all, in religious education. In addition, the place of RE in schools has been the subject of intense debate due to changes to the curriculum and school structure, as well as being part of wider debates on religion in the public sphere. Written by two highly experienced leading practitioners of RE, Does Religious Education have a Future? argues for a radical reform of the subject based on principles of pedagogy set free from religious concerns. It challenges teachers, researchers and educators to rethink their approaches to, and assumptions about, religious education, and enables them to see their work in a larger context that includes pedagogical ideas and political forces. The book offers readers fresh, provocative and expertly informed critical perspectives on: the global context of RE, debates about religion in public places, religion’s response to modernity, violent extremism, science and secularism; the evolving educational rationale for RE in schools; the legal arrangements for RE and their impact on the teaching of the subject; the pedagogy of teaching approaches in RE and their effect on standards and perceptions of the subject; the educational commitment of faith/belief communities, and how this influences the performance of RE. Does Religious Education have a Future? proposes a new attitude to the subject of religious education, and a new configuration of both its role and content. This book is essential reading for academics, advisers and policy makers, as well as teachers of RE at primary and secondary levels and trainee and newly qualified teachers.

Author : Dr David Torevell,Dr Marius C Felderhof,Mrs Penny Thompson
Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2013-05-28
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781409477761

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Inspiring Faith in Schools by Dr David Torevell,Dr Marius C Felderhof,Mrs Penny Thompson 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 : Marius Felderhof
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2016-05-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317115922

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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 : Martin Rothgangel,Geir Skeie,Martin Jäggle
Publisher : V&R Unipress
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9783847002734

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Religious Education at Schools in Europe by Martin Rothgangel,Geir Skeie,Martin Jäggle Pdf

The project "Religious Education at Schools in Europe" (REL-EDU), which is divided up into six volumes (Central Europe, Western Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, South-Eastern Europe, Eastern Europe), aims to research the situation with regard to religious education in Europe. The third volume outlines the organisational form of religious education in the countries of Northern Europe (Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Iceland). This is done on the basis of thirteen key issues, which allows specific points of comparison between different countries in Europe. Thereby the volume focusses the comparative approach and facilitates further research into specific aspects of the comparison.

Author : Rupert Wegerif
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-04
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136277917

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Dialogic: Education for the Internet Age by Rupert Wegerif Pdf

Dialogic: Education for the Internet Age argues that despite rapid advances in communications technology, most teaching still relies on traditional approaches to education, built upon the logic of print, and dependent on the notion that there is a single true representation of reality. In practice, the use of the Internet disrupts this traditional logic of education by offering an experience of knowledge as participatory and multiple. This new logic of education is dialogic and characterises education as learning to learn, think and thrive in the context of working with multiple perspectives and ultimate uncertainty. The book builds upon the simple contrast between observing dialogue from an outside point of view, and participating in a dialogue from the inside, before pinpointing an essential feature of dialogic: the gap or difference between voices in dialogue which is understood as an irreducible source of meaning. Each chapter of the book applies this dialogic thinking to a specific challenge facing education, re-thinking the challenge and revealing a new theory of education. Areas covered in the book include: dialogical learning and cognition dialogical learning and emotional intelligence educational technology, dialogic ‘spaces’ and consciousness global dialogue and global citizenship dialogic theories of science and maths education The challenge identified in Wegerif’s text is the growing need to develop a new understanding of education that holds the potential to transform educational policy and pedagogy in order to meet the realities of the digital age. Dialogic: Education for the Internet Age draws upon the latest research in dialogic theory, creativity and technology, and is essential reading for advanced students and researchers in educational psychology, technology and policy.

Author : Imran Mogra
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2022-10-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000684568

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Religious Education 5-11 by Imran Mogra Pdf

Religious Education has returned in the limelight of education. Religious Education 5-11 deals with present-day debates and issues at the heart of this important subject. It provides a systematic, holistic and unified guidance on teaching RE in primary school. The guide features vignettes, case studies, extracts and viewpoints from experts for deeper engagement. Religious Education 5-11 offers ample guidance and suggestions for the classroom. The main areas covered include: Historical, legal and contemporary perspectives What is RE about? Aims, purposes and the field of enquiry RE in the Early Years, Key Stages 1 and 2 Knowledge in RE Concepts, attitudes, skills, dispositions and SMSC Planning and structuring the curriculum Theories, classical and contemporary pedagogies and multidisciplinary approaches Assessment and progression Subject leadership and the thriving community Research and lifelong learning in RE This book is an indispensable resource for all student educators, early career teachers and classroom practitioners interested in teaching Religious Education in an ambitious, contemporary and challenging way.

Author : Julian Stern
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2018-01-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781350037120

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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 : L. Philip Barnes
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2023-08-10
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000921601

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Debates in Religious Education by L. Philip Barnes Pdf

This essential book provides a comprehensive introduction to current debates in religious education. Exploring the rich variety of opinions and ideas that constitute and impact upon religious education, both novice and experienced teachers will benefit from deepening their theoretical knowledge and understanding through reading Debates in Religious Education. This second edition has fully updated all chapters and included an additional thirteen new contributions, providing a provocative yet informative introduction to current debates and allowing teachers to reach informed decisions about how they approach this subject. Responding to recent controversy and challenging assumptions about the place of religion in education, expert contributors cover key topics such as: The aims of religious education Religious education in the United Kingdom and Ireland Agreed syllabuses and the role of Standing Advisory Councils Educational issues, such as the right of withdrawal, collective worship, and faith schools Teaching and learning in religious education Multi-faith religious education Relating science and religion. With its combination of expert opinion and fresh insight, this essential text is the ideal companion for any student or practising teacher engaged in initial training, continuing professional development or Master's-level study.

Author : Ronald Goldman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2018-12-07
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780429509056

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Readiness for Religion by Ronald Goldman Pdf

In this study, first published in 1965, the author explores the implications of research for an alternative approach to religious education. The book deals with the psychological bases of religious development, reviewing the natural limitations as well as the basic needs of the young, and how religious education should be affected by educational theory and practice. The author also examines what content and methods of teaching are consistent with the healthy development of children and adolescents. Teachers in schools, students in training, lecturers, clergy and ministers, and local education authority committees will welcome the book as an important aid to the task of rethinking syllabuses and the need for more child-centred methods of teaching.

Author : Michael Keene
Publisher : Nelson Thornes
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 074877159X

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Religious Education by Michael Keene Pdf

Fully revised and updated with a fresh, modern design, these Key Stage 3 RE books are aligned with Scheme of Work topics and split into two levels of ability. The Foundation Editions for lower ability pupils have identical page layout to the Core Editions so that they can be used alongside one another in class. They include even greater emphasis on clear, accessible language for easier comprehension. Updated pictures and introductory features set out learning objectives, while revised questions provide an effective balance between learning about and learning from religion. Teacher support, including photocopiable worksheets and ICT activities, is available on the dedicated New Steps in Religious Education website.

Author : Thomas H. Groome
Publisher : Harper San Francisco
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0060634944

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Christian Religious Education by Thomas H. Groome Pdf

What mission calls us to teach? How do societal issues -- social oppression, poverty, politics -- affect what we teach, how we teach it, and how people learn? Who are our students? What and when are they ready to learn? Once we understand these foundations, how can we facilitate an educational experience that has the power to shape and transform people and communities in life-giving ways of faith? In this classic text, Thomas Groome asks and answers these central questions, providing a comprehensive integration of the history, theory, and practice of modern religious education for a new generation of educators. His self-reflective approach -- shared praxis -- will inspire school teachers, students of religious education, pastors, parents, and religious educators in local churches who want to understand themselves, their mission, and their surroundings. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.