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PGCE Foundation RS

PGCE Foundation RS. Tutor: JACKIE GANDY E-mail: jackie.gandy@winchester.ac.uk. But Why? (some thoughts from Erricker and Bellchambers p195). It is about developing and supporting one’s own beliefs and values and enquiring into those of others.

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PGCE Foundation RS

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  1. PGCE Foundation RS Tutor: JACKIE GANDY E-mail: jackie.gandy@winchester.ac.uk

  2. But Why?(some thoughts from Erricker and Bellchambers p195) • It is about developing and supporting one’s own beliefs and values and enquiring into those of others. • In doing this we gain a greater understanding of ourselves and the world we live in. • As a result we make more rational choices and come to recognise how and why others choose to live in ways different to our own. • The subject makes a significant contribution to negotiating our collective futures and dispelling ignorance.

  3. What is good RE?Lowndes,J(2011) ‘What is good RE?’ in Erricker,C; Lowndes,J; Bellchambers,E; Primary Religious Education – A New Approach London: Routledge VITAL INGREDIENTS: • A focus on significant concepts. • Exploration of religious material. • Reflection and expression of children’s own experiences in life. • Strategies that provide experiental learning. • Child centred approach that encourages. • Balance between human experience and religious. • Encourage a critical view of RE.

  4. EXPECTATIONS: • The UK is still regarded as a Christian country. • ALL children are expected to be taught Christianity. • At KS1: Christianity plus 1 other religion. • At KS2: Christianity plus 2 other religions.

  5. The OTHER religions: • BUDDHISM • HINDUISM • ISLAM • JUDAISM • SIKHISM

  6. TIME LINE of RELIGIONS 500 BCE BUDDHISM 2,000 BCE JUDAISM 2,500 BCE HINDUISM 1500 CE SIKHISM 600 CE ISLAM 0 CHRISTIANITY

  7. LIVING DIFFERENCE The Agreed syllabus for Hampshire, Portsmouth and Southampton. It has 1 Attainment target: INTERPRETING RELIGION IN RELATION TO HUMAN EXPERIENCE.

  8. S A C R E RE is part of a non-statutory national framework. Each Local Authority has a SACRE. • Standing • Advisory • Council for • Religious • Education

  9. OBJECTIVES • To prepare for life in a culturally diverse society. • To develop a sense of responsibility for themselves and others. • To create a positive interest in other people, employing fair play and justice. • To provide opportunities to develop a positive self-image and to value all.

  10. CONCEPTS • Living Difference is a conceptually based syllabus. This leads pupils to develop skills in understanding concepts within religious traditions.

  11. 3 TYPES of CONCEPT • CONCEPT A: Concepts that are common to religious and non-religious experiences. • CONCEPT B: Concepts that are common to many religions that are used in the study of religions. • CONCEPT C: Examples of concepts that are particular to a specific religion.

  12. The Teaching Methodology • Communicate • Apply • Enquire • Contextualise • Evaluate

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