Teaching Religious Education : Primary and Early Years

by Elaine McCreery

• ISBN13: 9781844451081
• ISBN10: 1844451089
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780857252524
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-10-21
• Publisher: Learning Matters

Summary

"This course book helps trainee teachers develop their knowledge and understanding of Religious Education (RE) in Primary schools. It emphasises the need to recognise and sensitively handle the religious beliefs and commitments that learners and teachers bring to the classroom. Key topics essential to the effective delivery of Religious Education are covered, including RE across the curriculum, links with literacy, planning, assessment, creativity, thinking skills, SMSC and citizenship. The book acknowledges the importance of planning for progression across the curriculum and the importance of establishing RE in the Early Years. A detailed appendix provides an introduction to the six world religions and offers suggestions for further reading to support trainees in the development of their subject knowledge. Linked to the 2007 Standards for QTS throughout, the book also includes summaries, practical and reflective tasks and case studies to help contextualise learning and further understanding."--BOOK JACKET.

Author Biography

Veronica Voiels is a Senior Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University.

Table of Contents

RE in England and Wales : the law, the curriculum and attainment targets	p. 1
Encountering religion : issues and principles	p. 12
Principles into practice	p. 26
Literature, literacy and RE	p. 38
Developing thinking skills in RE	p. 54
The contribution of RE to children's personal and spiritual development and well-being	p. 69
RE in the early years	p. 81
Planning in RE	p. 94
Assessment in RE	p. 116
Introductions to six world religions	p. 131
Bibliography	p. 149
Index	p. 155
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