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“The Religious dimension of intercultural education”

1st Regional Debate on “The religious dimension of intercultural education” Athens, 8- 9 October 2007. “The Religious dimension of intercultural education” The main outcome of the Council of Europe project: “Religious Diversity and Intercultural Education: a Reference Book for Schools”

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“The Religious dimension of intercultural education”

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  1. 1st Regional Debate on “The religious dimension of intercultural education” Athens, 8- 9 October 2007 “The Religious dimension of intercultural education” The main outcome of the Council of Europe project: “Religious Diversity and Intercultural Education: a Reference Book for Schools” - its purpose, nature and use John Keast, UK John Keast, Athens, 8 October 2007

  2. Purposes of presentation • Disseminate informationabout the Reference Book • Identify issues concerning religion, education and dialogue in the book • Consider the examples of current practice in the Reference book John Keast, Athens, 8 October 2007

  3. Background to CoE project • The rise of religious dimension • 9/11 and other events • New thinking on intercultural education • ‘Building stable and cohesive societies’ programme, and leading to Year of Intercultural Dialogue 2008 John Keast, Athens, 8 October 2007

  4. Project realised the need to examine • role of religion and religions in Europe • their contribution to intercultural education and dialogue - not just as problems of tension and conflict - but as part of the solution John Keast, Athens, 8 October 2007

  5. Education also part of solution • Neither quick nor easy • Diverse cultural and educational issues • Variety of European historical & educational contexts John Keast, Athens, 8 October 2007

  6. Athens Declaration 2003 European ministers agreed to: • Make arrangements to take ICE into account • Identify models of good practice • Build understanding by introducing … inter-religious dialogue … as major contribution to shared goals John Keast, Athens, 8 October 2007

  7. Reference Book Contents • Theoretical • Pedagogical • Practical- Whole school issues - Examples of current practice John Keast, Athens, 8 October 2007

  8. Reference Book: Part 1 - theoretical underpinning (1) • Religion as a cultural phenomenon • Religious, philosophical and cultural convictions and the public sphere • Manifestations of religious diversity John Keast, Athens, 8 October 2007

  9. Reference Book: part 1 - theoretical underpinning (2) Aims • Tolerance (strong sense)- respect for others • Reciprocity- grant to others the same asone would like for oneself, • Civic mindedness- capacity to stand back- moderation John Keast, Athens, 8 October 2007

  10. Reference Book: part 1 - theoretical underpinning (3) Other • Plurality and pluralism • Culture, race, nationality • Multiculturalism, stereotyping John Keast, Athens, 8 October 2007

  11. Reference Book Part 2 - Pedagogical Conditions • Cooperative approach - everyone to learn together to achieve a common goal • Safe space and distancing - for pupil self-expression and dialogue • Empathetic communication - capacity to gain better knowledge of ourselves and others John Keast, Athens, 8 October 2007

  12. Reference Book Part 2 - Pedagogical approaches • Phenomenological- promote knowledge and understanding • Interpretative- representation, interpretation & reflexivity • Dialogical - sharing “the same umbrella” • Contextual - real life experience and context John Keast, Athens, 8 October 2007

  13. Reference Book - Part 3: whole school issues • Ethos • Governance and management • School life and activities • Curriculum John Keast, Athens, 8 October 2007

  14. Reference Book - Part 4 Examples of current practice (1) • Varied • Reflect on own practice • Develop own practice further John Keast, Athens, 8 October 2007

  15. Questions are included to enable practitioners to reflect on their own practice. Examples: • Could I use this example in my own school? If not, why not? • How could I modify this example to suit my own situation? • How could I get the resources to make this example work for me? ?? John Keast, Athens, 8 October 2007

  16. Reference Book - Part 4 Examples of current practice (2) • Dialogue • Commonality and diversity • Respect • Texts • Festivals • Music • Arts • International Week • Visits to places of significance • Exchanges John Keast, Athens, 8 October 2007

  17. The Challenge of Intercultural Education today: Religious diversity and dialogue in Europe • Not the last word • Beginning of development of better practice • “From little acorns mighty oaks grow” John Keast, Athens, 8 October 2007

  18. The Challenge of Intercultural Education today: Religious diversity and dialogue in Europe • Implementation • policy • training • Practice • Recommendations to go forward John Keast, Athens, 8 October 2007

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